New Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Hungary and Switzerland

19 September, 2013

The Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Hungary and Switzerland was signed on 12 September 2013. After entering into force and becoming effective the new treaty will replace the existing Hungary – Switzerland Income and Capital Tax Treaty of

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Income Tax Treaty between Belgium and Uruguay signed

19 September, 2013

The Income Tax Treaty between Belgium and Uruguay was signed on 23 August 2013. Under the treaty the definition of a permanent establishment includes a building site, construction or installation project that continues for six months. The definition

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Tax treaty between Malta and Ukraine signed

10 September, 2013

Malta and Ukraine signed an income tax treaty on 4 September 2013. The treaty is expected to contribute to developing trade and economic relations between the two countries. The signing of this treaty is also in line with Ukraine’s policy of

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Treaty between Finland and Tajikistan enters into force

10 September, 2013

On 5 September 2013, the Finland- Tajikistan Income Tax Treaty (2012)  entered into force. The treaty generally applies from 1 January 2014. The new treaty generally follows the provisions of the OECD Model Tax Convention. Under the provisions of

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DTA between Pakistan – Czech Republic 

10 September, 2013

Pakistan’s Cabinet on August 29, 2013, approved the signing of a draft double tax agreement (DTA) with the Czech Republic. A draft agreement was originally initialled on 19 October 2012. No further details of the treaty are currently

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Netherlands: Plans to update tax treaties with developing countries

10 September, 2013

The Netherlands has a plan to significantly improve tax transparency and to combat international tax avoidance by updating double tax treaties with low- and middle-income countries. The Netherlands has signed with more than 90 nations. The

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Luxembourg and Uruguay initial a tax treaty

10 September, 2013

Luxembourg and Uruguay initiated a double tax agreement (DTA) on August 27, 2013. As Uruguay is considered to be one of the leading financial centers in South America a treaty with Luxembourg would open up possibilities for investors and funds from

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Croatia – Portugal signed Double Tax Treaty

10 September, 2013

The Government of Croatia approved the signing of a double tax treaty (DTA) with Portugal for avoidance of double taxation and preventing tax evasion on August 29, 2013. This will determines the manner of data exchange between the two countries’

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Afghanistan – Pakistan DTA

10 September, 2013

Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to launch negotiations towards a double taxation agreement (DTA) at meetings on August 25, 2013. No further details of the negotiations or likely provisions of any future agreement are currently

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Income and capital tax treaty between Saudi Arabia and Luxembourg

08 September, 2013

The income and capital tax treaty between Saudi Arabia and Luxembourg was signed on 7 May 2013. The text of the treaty has become available now. The treaty will now undergo with some ratification procedures. The new treaty is expecting to become

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Vietnam and New Zealand sign double tax agreement

27 August, 2013

New Zealand signed a new double tax agreement (DTA) with Vietnam on August 5, 2013. When will become effective, dividends will be subject to a maximum withholding tax of 5% where the beneficial owner is a company directly holding at least 50% of the

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Ukraine and Malta to sign double tax convention

27 August, 2013

The governments of Ukraine and Malta are intending sign a convention on the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of tax evasion. It approved by Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers on July 24, 2013. Under the draft convention, the withholding

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Malta and Turkey DTA entered into force

27 August, 2013

The Income Tax Treaty (2011) between Malta and Turkey for the avoidance of double taxation entered into force on 13 June 2013.  The treaty generally applies from 1 January 2014. OECD Model Tax Treaty is broadly followed in this

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Singapore and Barbados sign a new DTA

01 August, 2013

Singapore and Barbados signed their first income tax treaty On 15 July 2013.The provisions of the treaty generally follow the provisions of the OECD Model Tax Convention but a permanent establishment is created if services are provided in the other

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Malaysia signs new DTA with Poland

01 August, 2013

Malaysia has signed a new income tax treaty with Poland on 8 July 2013; the new treaty will replace the current 1977 Malaysia-Poland Treaty. The new treaty will enter into force in the tax year just following the calendar year in which the approval

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Kuwait and Hong Kong: DTA entered into force

01 August, 2013

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Kuwait signed an Income Tax Treaty in May 2010. In a press release it has been announced that the treaty came into force on July 24 after completion of ratification procedures on both sides. The

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DTA between Australia and Mauritius entered into force

01 August, 2013

The Double Tax Agreement (DTA) between Australia and Mauritius entered into force on 31 May 2013. The treaty will be relevant to persons who are residents of one or both of the Contracting States. For the purposes of the Agreement a person is not a

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Australia and Chile: DTA will be applicable after 1 January 2014 in Chile

01 August, 2013

The Convention between the Republic of Chile and Australia for the Avoidance of Double Taxation was published in Chile’s Official Gazette on 23 July 2013. The treaty was signed on 10 March 2010 and entered into force on 8 February 2013. The

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