Switzerland: Signed FTA with Bosnia-Herzegovina, Costa Rica, Panama

07 October, 2013

According to reports, the government of Switzerland and of the governments of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Costa Rica, and Panama signed free trade agreements earlier in 2013 and it has been published on September 27 of 2013. The

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Spanish Government Approves DTA with United Kingdom

07 October, 2013

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

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Protocol to DTA between Belgium and San Marino in Force

07 October, 2013

The Ministry of Finance of Belgium announced on 18 September 2013 that the protocol to the agreement for the avoidance of double taxation between Belgium and San Marino entered into force on 18 July 2013. The protocol was signed on 14 July

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Protocol to DTA between Belgium and Denmark in force

07 October, 2013

The Ministry of Finance of Belgium pronounced on 18 September 2013, that the protocol to the agreement for the avoidance of double taxation with Denmark entered into force from 18 July 2013. Also the protocol was signed in 7 July 2009 and this

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DTA between New Zealand and Japan Boosts Trade

07 October, 2013

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

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Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Luxembourg and Tajikistan entered into force

19 September, 2013

The Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Luxembourg and Tajikistan entered into force on 27 July 2013. The treaty will applicable from 1 January

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Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Luxembourg and Seychelles entered into force

19 September, 2013

Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Luxembourg and Seychelles entered into force on 19 August 2013. The treaty will applicable from 1 January

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Kenya-Nigeria:Signed tax treaty

19 September, 2013

Kenya and Nigeria has signed a tax treaty on September 6, 2013. No further details are currently

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New Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Hungary and Switzerland

19 September, 2013

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

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Income Tax Treaty between Belgium and Uruguay signed

19 September, 2013

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

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Tax treaty between Malta and Ukraine signed

10 September, 2013

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

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Treaty between Finland and Tajikistan enters into force

10 September, 2013

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

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DTA between Pakistan – Czech Republic 

10 September, 2013

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

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Netherlands: Plans to update tax treaties with developing countries

10 September, 2013

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

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Luxembourg and Uruguay initial a tax treaty

10 September, 2013

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

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FTA Between Indonesia-Pakistan Enters Into Effect

10 September, 2013

Indonesia and Pakistan signed a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) in February 2012. This agreement came into effect from September 1 following the signing of an additional Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA). The agreement had previously been held

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Croatia – Portugal signed Double Tax Treaty

10 September, 2013

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’

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Afghanistan – Pakistan DTA

10 September, 2013

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

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