Jordan ratifies protocol amending 2001 income tax treaty with Kuwait
Jordan issued a royal decree ratifying the protocol amending the 2001 income tax treaty with Kuwaitย on 22 January 2026. Originally signed on 13 November 2025, the protocol updates taxes covered, adds rules for technical services with 20%
See MoreMalta, Morocco sign protocol updating 2018 income tax treaty
Malta and Morocco signed a protocol on 2 January 2026, amending their 2018 income tax treaty. Deputy Prime Minister Borg and Minister Chiappori signed the update to the Bilateral Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of
See MoreLithuania: Government ratifies tax treaty with Pakistan
Lithuaniaโs government approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Pakistan on 21 January 2026. Signed on 23 September 2025, this tax treaty aims to prevent double taxation and strengthen measures against tax evasion and profit
See MoreJapan, UAE conclude seventh round of EPA negotiations
Japan and the UAE concluded the seventh round of negotiations for their Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) in Tokyo, held from 19 to 22 January 2026. The meeting was attended, from the Japanese side, by TAKAHASHI Katsuhiko, Ambassador for
See MoreEstonia: Parliament ratifies income and capital tax treaty with Andorra
Estoniaโs parliament approved the Act to ratify the income and capital tax treaty with Andorra on 21 January 2026. Andorra and Estonia signed an income and capital tax treaty on 23 September 2025. This treaty aims to prevent double taxation on
See MoreCanada, Qatar to negotiate for income tax treaty
Qatarโs Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a joint statement announcing that Qatarโs Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met on 18 January 2026 to discuss bilateral relations and agreed to start negotiations
See MoreArgentina, Vietnam conclude initial round of tax treaty talks
Officials from Argentina and Vietnam held the first round of negotiations for an income tax treaty from 12 to 16 January 2026. The aim is to prevent double taxation and tax evasion between the two jurisdictions, as well as encourage greater
See MoreEU and Mercosur sign strategic partnership, interim trade agreement
The EU and Mercosur have signed a Partnership Agreement and an Interim Trade Agreement. The deal is set to boost EU exports by nearly 39%, strengthen economic and geopolitical ties, advance sustainability commitments, and protect sensitive sectors
See MoreHong Kong, Slovenia to negotiate for tax treaty
Hong Kongโs Inland Revenue Department announced that officials from Hong Kong and Slovenia will meet for the first round of negotiations on an income tax treaty from 26 to 30 January 2026. If an agreement is reached, it will prevent double
See MoreCzech Republic, Mauritius conclude tax treaty talks
Officials from the Czech Republic and Mauritius finalised negotiations by initialling an income tax treaty on 16 January 2026, This agreement aims to prevent double taxation and reduce the risk of tax evasion. It will take effect only after it
See MoreBurundi: Senate approves tax treaty with Morocco
The Senate of Burundi (the upper house of parliament) approved the income tax treaty with Morocco on 13 January 2026. The agreement, signed on 12 May 2025, aims to establish a cooperative fiscal framework to prevent double taxation and tax
See MorePanama: National Assembly approves TIEA with Ecuador
Panamaโs National Assembly approved draft Law No. 439, ratifying the tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) with Ecuador on 14 January 2026. Signed on 14 August 2025, the agreement seeks to enhance tax cooperation and transparency through
See MoreAndorra ratifies income tax treaty with Estonia
Andorra has gazetted the ratification of the income and capital tax treaty with Estonia on 13 January 2026. Signed on 23 September 2025, the agreement seeks to eliminate double taxation on income and capital while preventing tax evasion. It
See MoreIndonesia deposits MLI entry-into-force notification for tax treaty with Mongolia
According to an update from the OECD, Indonesia deposited, on 12 January 2026, an updated notification confirming the completion of its internal procedures for the entry into effect of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related
See MoreIndonesia deposits MLI entry-into-force notification for tax treaty with Czech Republic
According to an update from the OECD, Indonesia deposited, on 12 January 2026, an updated notification confirming the completion of its internal procedures for the entry into effect of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related
See MoreGermany: Federal Ministry of Finance updates status of tax treaties, negotiations
The German Federal Ministry of Finance has released its latest overview of tax treaties and related agreements, providing a snapshot of the countryโs international tax relations as of 1 January 2026. The report details ongoing negotiations,
See MoreBurundi: National Assembly approves tax treaty with Morocco
Burundiโs National Assembly (lower house) approved the income tax treaty with Morocco on 9 January 2026. The agreement, originally signed on 12 May 2025, aims to establish a cooperative fiscal framework to prevent double taxation and tax
See MoreCanada, Qatar set to conclude tax treaty negotiations
Canadian and Qatari officials met on 8 January 2026 to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, The Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported. HE Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, welcomed HE Maninder
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