Croatia – 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
See MoreUkraine and Malta to sign double tax convention
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
See MoreMalta and Turkey DTA entered into force
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
See MoreSingapore and Barbados sign a new DTA
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
See MoreMalaysia signs new DTA with Poland
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
See MoreKuwait and Hong Kong: DTA entered into force
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
See MoreDTA between Australia and Mauritius entered into force
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
See MoreAustralia and Chile: DTA will be applicable after 1 January 2014 in Chile
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
See MoreUN releases handbook on selected issues in administration of tax treaties
The United Nations Handbook on selected issues in the administration of tax treaties was issued on 28 June 2013. This follows a technical meeting held in New York on 30 to 31 May by the Financing for Development office of the UN’s Department of
See MoreTreaty between Singapore and Barbados signed
On 15 July 2013, the Income Tax Treaty between Barbados and Singapore was signed, in Singapore. The treaty will enter into force when the ratification procedures have been completed. Under the treaty a permanent establishment will exist if a
See MoreIndia: Treaty between India and Uruguay enters into force
The Income and Capital Tax Treaty between India and Uruguay entered into force on 21 June 2013. The treaty generally applies from 1 January 2014 for Uruguay and from 1 April 2014 for India. This treaty was signed in September 8, 2011. Under the
See MoreNew Tax Treaty between China and Netherlands
The People’s Republic of China and the Netherlands signed a new tax treaty on 31 March 2013, which is expected to replace the current tax treaty of 1987. Under the new treaty, a building site, or construction, assembly or installation project or
See MoreTax treaty signed between Malta and Macau
The governments of Malta and Macau recently signed an agreement to work together to prevent tax evasion and tax avoidance. Macau is a part of the People’s Republic of China but operates as a separate jurisdiction for some purposes. It is expected
See MoreIncome Tax Treaty between Philippines and Thailand
The governments of Philippines and Thailand signed a new Income Tax Treaty on 21 June 2013. After completing necessary ratification procedures by both countries the treaty will enter into force. After entering into force and becoming effective, the
See MoreTreaty between Liechtenstein and Singapore signed
Singapore and Liechtenstein signed an Income Tax Treaty on 27 June 2013. The treaty will come into force after the two countries exchange ratification instruments. The provisions of the treaty will have effect from 1 January of the calendar year
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