Tax treaty between Hong Kong and Italy has been signed
Hong Kong has signed an agreement on 14 January 2013 with Italy for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. The agreement generally follows the provisions of the OECD Model and has
See MoreChina and Ethiopia income tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between China and Ethiopia, which was signed on 14 May 2009, entered into force on 25 December 2012. The treaty generally follows the OECD Model Convention. According to the treaty the maximum withholding tax rates on dividends
See MoreTreaty between Finland and Cyprus signed
Finland and Cyprus signed an agreement on 15 November 2012 in Nicosia for the avoidance of double taxation, with both sides pointing out its significance for facilitating investments and strengthening bilateral ties. The agreement generally follows
See MorePeru and Portugal signed a DTA
Peru and Portugal signed an agreement on 19 November 2012 to avoid double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion. No further details of the agreement are currently
See MoreIncome tax treaty between Portugal and Georgia
Georgia and Portugal signed an income tax treaty on 21 December
See MoreIncome and Capital Tax Treaty between Saudi Arabia and Ukraine
To build tax cooperation, Saudi Arabia and Ukraine signed an Income and Capital Tax Treaty on 2 September 2011 which enters into force on 1 December 2012. The treaty will be effective from 1 January 2013. According to the treaty the default tax
See MoreTreaty between Georgia and Slovenia signed
Georgia and Slovenia signed an Income and Capital Tax Treaty on 7 December
See MoreHong Kong and Canada sign DTA
An extensive double taxation agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Hong Kong was signed on November 11, 2012 for the avoidance of double taxation. According to agreement, the rate of withholding for dividends paid
See MoreDTA between Taiwan – Germany Enters Into Force
The double taxation agreement (DTA) between Taiwan and Germany entered into force on November 7, 2012. The treaty will be applicable from January 1, 2013. This agreement covers the avoidance of double taxation of dividends and capital
See MoreTreaty between China (People’s Rep.) and Japan applies to new Japanese taxes
The State Administration of Taxation (SAT) stated in Gong Gao No.49, that, Chinese and Japanese tax authorities have agreed after consultation that the taxes to which the China (People's Rep.) - Japan Income Tax Treaty applies include the Special
See MoreDouble Tax Agreement between Germany and Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein and Germany signed a bilateral double taxation agreement on 2011. The treaty will become effective from 1 January 2013. As per the agreement, there will be relief from withholding taxes for cross-border holdings as both countries
See MoreThe Czech Republic and Denmark Income Tax Treaty enters into force
The Czech Republic and Denmark signed an Income Tax Agreement on 22 December 2012.The treaty will be applicable from 1 January 2013. The new treaty replaces the former Czechoslovakia – Denmark Income and Capital Tax Treaty (1982), as amended by
See MoreSlovakia and Kuwait sign a double taxation agreement
On November 14, 2012 the Kuwait Ministry of Finance announced that Slovakia and Kuwait have signed an agreement on eliminating double taxation and preventing fiscal evasion The agreement has not yet entered into force. The Ministry stated that the
See MoreIncome Tax Treaty between Poland and Singapore
Poland and Singapore signed an Income Tax Treaty on 4 November 2012. The treaty which is not yet in force was concluded in both the Polish and English languages, each text having equal authenticity. The treaty generally follows the OECD Model, with
See MoreIncome Tax Treaty between Lithuania and Mexico enters into force
Mexico and Lithuania signed an Income Tax Treaty on 23 February 2012. The treaty has come into force on 29 November 2012, and will be applicable from 1 January 2013. Under the provisions of the treaty an enterprise will have a permanent
See MoreDouble Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Austria and Chile
Austria and Chile signed a bilateral Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) on 6 December 2012.The treaty is intended to provide greater transparency and certainty in tax matters for Austrian companies which are active in Chile. This DTA is regarded as an
See MoreIncome Tax Treaty between Latvia and Turkmenistan enters into force
Latvia and Turkmenistan signed an Income Tax Treaty on 11 September 2012. This treaty came into force on 4 December 2012 and will be applicable from 1 January 2013. The treaty generally follows the provisions of the OECD Model, but the definition
See MoreTax Treaty between Israel and Panama
Israel signed a tax treaty with Panama on 8 November 2012. The treaty contains an Article on the exchange of information between the tax authorities of the two states, which is based on the OECD’s model treaty. Panama is currently aiming to
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