Canada-Malaysia Tax Treaty Signed
Canada and Malaysia has signed a declaration of intent on October 7, 2013 to conclude a new tax agreement that will deduct tax obstacles and inspire to increase trade and investment. The new agreement will include provisions consistent with the
See MoreUkraine: Cabinet Authorizes Signing of Double Tax Agreement with Sri Lanka
Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers approved on 18 September 2013 the signing of a draft agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and capital with Sri Lanka. They have authorized
See MoreSpanish Government Approves DTA with United Kingdom
On 20 September 2013, the Ministry of Finance of Spain announced that the Council of Ministers has approved the agreement with the UK for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to income and equity. The new
See MoreDTA between New Zealand and Japan Boosts Trade
The New Zealand Revenue Minister has exchanged diplomatic notes for tax treaty with Japan for reduces taxobstruction to the cross-border trade and investment. This reconsidered agreement will help the tax authorities recognize and prevent tax
See MoreIncome and Capital Tax Treaty between Luxembourg and Tajikistan entered into force
The Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Luxembourg and Tajikistan entered into force on 27 July 2013. The treaty will applicable from 1 January
See MoreIncome and Capital Tax Treaty between Luxembourg and Seychelles entered into force
Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Luxembourg and Seychelles entered into force on 19 August 2013. The treaty will applicable from 1 January
See MoreKenya-Nigeria:Signed tax treaty
Kenya and Nigeria has signed a tax treaty on September 6, 2013. No further details are currently
See MoreNew Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Hungary and Switzerland
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
See MoreIncome Tax Treaty between Belgium and Uruguay signed
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
See MoreTax treaty between Malta and Ukraine signed
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
See MoreTreaty between Finland and Tajikistan enters into force
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
See MoreDTA between Pakistan – Czech Republic
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
See MoreNetherlands: Plans to update tax treaties with developing countries
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
See MoreLuxembourg and Uruguay initial a tax treaty
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
See MoreCroatia – Portugal signed Double Tax Treaty
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’
See MoreAfghanistan – Pakistan DTA
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
See MoreIncome and capital tax treaty between Saudi Arabia and Luxembourg
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
See MoreVietnam and New Zealand sign double tax agreement
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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