Liechtenstein and Japan Sign TIEA

10 July, 2012

It was reported on 10 July 2012 that Liechtenstein’s Prime Minister and Japan’s ambassador have recently signed in Vaduz a bilateral tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) in accordance with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and

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Argentina notified Chile to terminate the bilateral DTA

05 July, 2012

Argentina notified Chile on July 1, 2012, that it wishes to terminate the bilateral double taxation agreement (DTA) in place between the two countries. The agreement will be repealed on December 31,

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New Zealand and Japan have agreed to update their existing bilateral DTA

03 July, 2012

New Zealand and Japan have agreed in principle to update their existing bilateral double taxation agreement (DTA), the New Zealand government announced on June 29,

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Canada: welcomes IRS tax return help

02 July, 2012

Canadian Finance Minister has welcomed the US government's decision to help dual citizens residing in Canada deal with their US tax filing obligations. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will also offer assistance to those with Canadian retirement

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TIEA between Argentina and Andorra entered into force

29 June, 2012

According to media reports, the TIEA signed between Argentina and Andorra entered into force on June 15,

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Portugal-Luxembourg DTA entered into force

28 June, 2012

According to notice no. 65/2012, published by the Portuguese government on June 20, 2012, two protocols amending the Portugal-Luxembourg double taxation agreement (DTA) entered into force on May 18,

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Switzerland and Portugal Sign DTA Protocol

27 June, 2012

It was reported on 27 June 2012 that Switzerland and Portugal have recently signed in Lisbon a protocol to amend the bilateral double taxation agreement (DTA) between the two countries in the area of taxes on income and capital. According to the

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Protocol between the Czech Republic and Uzbekistan enters into force

27 June, 2012

The Embassy of the Czech Republic reported that a protocol to the double taxation agreement (DTA) signed between the Czech Republic and Uzbekistan entered into force on June 15,

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TIEA between Argentina and San Marino enters into force

25 June, 2012

According to media reports, the tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) signed between Argentina and San Marino entered into force on June 16,

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New DTA signed between New Zealand and Canada

21 June, 2012

The double taxation agreement (DTA) signed between New Zealand and Canada on March 3, 2012, which replaces the existing DTA signed between the two countries, was forwarded to New Zealand's parliament on June 18, 2012, as part of the nation's

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Estonia’s parliament approved a draft DTA with Cyprus

14 June, 2012

According to media reports, Estonia's parliament on June 7, 2012, approved a draft double taxation agreement (DTA), and an accompanying Protocol, signed between Estonia and

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Estonia’s parliament approved a draft DTA with Cyprus

14 June, 2012

According to media reports, Estonia's parliament on June 7, 2012, approved a draft double taxation agreement (DTA), and an accompanying Protocol, signed between Estonia and

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Argentina: TIEAs signed with Andorra, the Bahamas, Costa Rica and San Marino

13 June, 2012

On June 12, 2012, according to media reports, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, the Argentinian President, ratified the tax information exchange agreements (TIEAs) that Argentina has signed with Andorra, the Bahamas, Costa Rica and San

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DTA between Portugal and Norway will enter into force

12 June, 2012

According to the Norwegian government, the double taxation agreement (DTA) between Portugal and Norway, signed on March 10, 2011, will enter into force on June 15,

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DTA between Lithuania and Morocco under negotiations

11 June, 2012

According to media reports, Lithuania and Morocco held a second round of double taxation agreement (DTA) negotiations from October 29-November 2,

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Double Taxation Convention between UK and Liechtenstein

11 June, 2012

A first-time comprehensive Double Taxation Convention between the UK and the Principality of Liechtenstein was signed in London on 11 June 2012 by the Exchequer Secretary to the UK Treasury and the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein. Together with the

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Luxembourg and Lebanon Near DTA Conclusion

11 June, 2012

It was reported on 11 June 2012 that Luxembourg’s Economy Minister has recently conducted a working visit to Lebanon to promote economic relations between the two countries. During the course of his visit, the Luxembourg minister held talks with

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Italy- Recent developments on MAPs

10 June, 2012

The ITA released on 5 June 2012 Circular 21/E/2012, to provide guidance to local tax offices on the application of Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAPs). According to the Circular the rules governing the MAP process have to be found in the respective

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