China 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 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 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 MoreSingapore and Jersey Sign DTA
On October 17, 2012, Singapore and Jersey signed a double taxation agreement (DTA), which also incorporates the internationally-agreed standard for the exchange of information for tax purposes. The signing ceremony took place at the Singapore High
See MoreHong Kong Signs DTA with Malaysia
On 25 April 2012, in Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, and the Malaysian Minister of Finance, signed a comprehensive double taxation agreement (DTA) between Hong Kong and Malaysia. Under the new agreement, double taxation will be
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