DTA between Bulgaria and United Kingdom approved by Bulgaria
The Income tax Treaty (DTA; 2015) between Bulgaria and United Kingdom has been approved on 10th July 2015 by the Bulgarian Council of Ministers. After it is in force and effective, this new treaty will replace the previous Income Tax Treaty
See MoreGhana: Treaty with Denmark boost Denmark’s investment in Ghana
Statistics from the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) reveal that direct investment from Denmark to Ghana in early 2014 amounted to over US$57.6million. The Finance Committee Report of Parliament also indicated that imports from Denmark to
See MoreASEAN discusses trade with China, Japan and Korea
The economic ministers of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) have been meeting their counterparts from China. Japan and South Korea with a view to concluding an economic partnership agreement. China is aiming to conclude an
See MoreDTA between Kazakhstan and Serbia signed
An Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Kazakhstan and Serbia has been signed on 28th August
See MoreTIEA between Bulgaria and Guernsey approved by Bulgaria
The Tax Exchange of Information Agreement (TIEA; 2015) between Bulgaria and Guernsey was approved on 26th August 2015 by the Bulgarian Council of
See MoreUkraine-Ireland income tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between Ukraine and Ireland entered into force on 17 August 2015. The treaty was signed on 19th April 2013. The treaty generally applies from 1 January
See MoreWTO Public Forum to discuss how to make trade work
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Public Forum for 2015 is to be held from 30 September to 2 October 2015. The Forum will include a high-level plenary debate on “Making Trade Work More Inclusively” looking at the contribution of trade to
See MoreBulgaria-US: FATCA agreement entered into force
In accordance with a declaration made in the Bulgarian State Gazette on 26th June 2015, the FATCA Model 1B Agreement (2014) between Bulgaria and United States has entered into force on 30th June 2015. An intergovernmental agreement (IGA) for the
See MoreSlovenia: Ministry of Finance Clarifies MAP under tax treaties
The Ministry of Finance published a document answering frequently asked questions (FAQs) concerning the mutual agreement procedure (MAP) under tax treaties on 17 August 2015. The answers provide, inter alia, the following clarifications: who may
See MoreHong Kong-Italy income tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between Hong Kong SAR and Italy entered into force on 10 August 2015. The treaty was signed on 14 January 2013. The agreement generally applies from 1 January 2016 for Italy and from 1 April 2016 for Hong
See MoreTreaty between Argentina and Chile – Chilean guidelines issued on treatment of shipping companies following termination of treaty
The tax authority of Chile issued Order No. 1757(the Order) on 6 July 2015 according to which Chilean shipping companies are obliged to pay income tax under the provisions of article 59 of the Income Tax Law whenever operating with Argentina. Also
See MoreDTA between Czech Republic and Senegal initialed
After completing a successful 3rd round of negotiations held in Prague, the Income Tax Treaty between Czech Republic and Senegal has been initialed on 13th August 2015. Further details of the treaty will be reported
See MoreRussia: Authorization for signature to tax agreement with Hong Kong
The Government of Russia has authorized the Finance Ministry to sign the draft text of the tax agreement between Hong Kong and Russia and it was released on 6th August 2015 for public
See MoreCanada-India: Social Security Agreement entered into force
A Social Security Agreement between Canada and India enter into force from 1st August 2015 that was signed on 6th November 2012. It also effects from the same date of entry into
See MoreFATCA Agreement Signed between United States and Slovakia
Slovakia and the United States have signed a Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) agreement on 31 July 2015. This is a Model 1 Agreement. Under this reciprocal agreement, Slovakia will report the information required under FATCA about U.S.
See MoreCyprus and Iran sign Income Tax Treaty
The Republic of Cyprus and the Government of Iran signed an Income Tax Treaty on August 4, 2015 for the Avoidance of Double Taxation. The treaty will come into force after the two countries exchange ratification instruments. Under the treaty, the
See MoreKazakhstan Joins Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters
The Multilateral Agreement regarding mutual administrative assistance in tax matters has entered into force in respect of Kazakhstan on 1st August 2015 and it was signed by Kazakhstan on 23rd December 2013. The agreement and the amending protocol
See MoreRomania: Government approved the FATCA agreement with US
The Government approved the draft law for the ratification of the Agreement between Romania and the United States to improve international tax compliance and implementation of FATCA on 10 June 2015. The agreement was signed in Bucharest on 28 May
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