Namibia authorizes to negotiate the DTA with Zimbabwe
The Namibian cabinet has authorized to negotiate the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Zimbabwe for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on
See MoreBangladesh approves DTA with Bahrain
On 19 June 2017, the cabinet of Bangladesh approved the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Bahrain for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on
See MoreBangladesh approves DTA with Kuwait
On 19 June 2017, the cabinet of Bangladesh approved the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Kuwait for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on
See MoreNew protocol to DTA between Indonesia and Netherlands enters into force
The amending protocol of Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Indonesia and Netherlands will enter into force on 1 August 2017 and as of 1 October 2017, this protocol will
See MoreIndonesia-Netherlands: Protocol to tax treaty enters into force
A pending protocol to tax treaty between the Netherlands and Indonesia of 29 January 2002 has been signed on 30 July 2015, will enter into force on 1 August 2017. This Protocol was published on 10 August 2015. The protocol applies for amounts paid
See MoreHong Kong: IRD gazettes orders on treaties with Latvia, Belarus and Pakistan
Three orders made by the Chief Executive in Council under the Inland Revenue Ordinance to implement the Comprehensive Agreements for the Avoidance of Double Taxation (CDTAs) with Latvia, Belarus and Pakistan respectively were gazetted on June 30
See MoreMoldova authorizes to sign a DTA with UAE
Moldova authorized to sign a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) on 28 June 2017 with United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on
See MoreOECD: discussion draft sets out additional guidance on attribution of profits to PEs
On 22 June 2017 the OECD issued a new discussion draft with guidance on attribution of profits to permanent establishments (PEs), to replace the previous draft published in July 2016. The new discussion draft outlines the general principles for the
See MoreQatar authorizes to sign a DTA with Argentina
The cabinet of Qatar authorized to sign a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Argentina on 21 June 2017 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on
See MoreItaly: Draft law ratifying DTA with Romania approved
The Senate of Italy approved the draft law ratifying the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Romania on 4 May 2017. Once in force and effective, the treaty will replace the existing DTA of
See MorePortugal: DTA with Ethiopia enters into force
The Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Ethiopia and Portugal entered into force on 9 April 2017. The agreement provides for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on
See MoreSaudi Arabia: DTA with Egypt approved
On 1 May 2017, the cabinet of Saudi Arabian approved the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Egypt for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on
See MoreCanada: DTA negotiations with Switzerland
The Finance Department of Canada has declared that negotiations to update its Double Tax Agreements (DTA) with the Swiss Confederation will be held in June 2017. The main objective of this release is to ensure that persons whose interests are
See MoreCanada: DTA negotiations with Germany
The Finance Department of Canada has declared that negotiations to update its Double Tax Agreements (DTA) with Germany will be held in June 2017. The main objective of this release is to ensure that persons whose interests are affected have an
See MoreAustralia signs MLI to prevent tax avoidance
Australia has signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting ("Multilateral Instrument" or "MLI"). The Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Mr. Steven Ciobo MP, signed
See MoreIsle of Man signs MLI to prevent tax avoidance
On 7 June 2017, the Treasury Minister of Isle of Man, Mr. Alfred Cannan MHK has signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“Multilateral Instrument” or “MLI”) in
See MoreUK signs MLI to prevent tax avoidance
On 7 June 2017, United Kingdom has signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“Multilateral Instrument” or “MLI”) in Paris. Total 68 countries, including
See MoreIreland signs MLI to prevent tax avoidance
On 7 June 2017, Finance Minister Mr. Michael Noonan T.D. has signed the OECD Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“Multilateral Instrument” or “MLI”) on behalf of
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