The United Kingdom and Croatia sign a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) on January 15, 2015
The United Kingdom and Croatia have signed a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) on January 15, 2015. The aim of this agreement is to avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal
See MoreItaly and Switzerland Agree an Amendment to Their Existing Double Tax Agreement (DTA)
Italy and Switzerland have agreed an amendment to their existing Double Tax Agreement (DTA) to enhance tax information exchange
See MoreSixth round of trilateral FTA among China, Japan and South Korea
On January 18, 2015, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of South Korea announced that the 6th round of negotiations for a trilateral free trade agreement (FTA) between China, Japan and South Korea was held in Tokyo, Japan on
See MoreCzech Republic-US: FAQs on application of FATCA agreement published
The General Tax Directorate of Czech Republic has released frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the implementation and application of the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) agreement between the Czech Republic and the United States on
See MoreThird Meeting of Second Phase of Negotiations on China-Pakistan Free Trade Area Held in Islamabad
The Third Meeting of the Second Phase of negotiations on the China-Pakistan Free Trade Area was successfully held in Islamabad on January 6-8, 2015. The two sides had talks on various topics including the implementation of reduced taxes in the first
See MoreEconomic Partnership Agreement between Japan and Australia enters into force
On January 15, 2015, the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement entered into force, opening up opportunities for increased trade and investment by Australia with Japan which is the third largest economy in the world and Australia’s second
See MoreFrance and Singapore Sign Bilateral Double Tax Agreement
A revised double tax treaty was signed between Singapore and France on 15 January 2015. In the case of the Singapore, the treaty covers the income tax. In the case of France, the treaty covers the income tax, corporation tax, contributions on
See MoreChina will look to reach agreements with more nations this year
China will step up the pace of its free trade negotiations this year as it seeks to build stronger trade ties with more partners and reduce the dominance of the United States’ currency in the global trading system. Zhang Shaogang, director-general
See MoreNorway: Ratification of Double Taxation Treaty Protocol with Brazil
As per the media report, Norway has ratified its Double Taxation Treaty protocol to amend its Double Taxation Treaty (DTA) agreement with Brazil on December 4,
See MoreNorway: Ratification of Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) With Bulgaria
As per the media report, Norway has ratified its Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Bulgaria on December 4,
See MoreSingapore and Uruguay sign Income Tax Treaty
An Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Singapore and Uruguay was signed on 15th January 2015. Further details of the treaty will be reported
See MoreCyprus: Double Tax Agreement With Iceland Come Into Force
The Income Tax Treaty between Cyprus and Iceland entered into force on 23 December 2014 and its provisions apply from 1 January 2015. The treaty was signed on 13 November 2014. Under the treaty, withholding tax on dividend will be 5 % if the
See MoreDTA between Taiwan and Ireland under negotiation
On January 13, 2015, Ma Ying-jeou, the Taiwanese president said that the Republic of China and Ireland have enjoyed close exchanges in recent years and that both sides are now negotiating on signing an agreement for the avoidance of double taxation
See MoreUS: IRS Launches International Data Exchange Service For FATCA
The US IRS on January 12 2015 announced that its international data exchange service (IDES) website is open for enrollment. Financial institutions and host country tax authorities will use IDES to securely send their information reports on financial
See MoreFrance-China Income Tax Treaty Enters Into Force
The income tax treaty between France and China became effective from January 1, 2015. The treaty was signed on November 26, 2013 and the necessary ratification procedures have now been completed. Under the treaty, the following withholding taxes
See MoreKazakhstan: DTA between Kazakhstan and Qatar Approved
On December 24, 2014, Kazakhstan's lower house of Parliament the income tax treaty signed with Qatar for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on
See MoreProtocol to treaty between Austria and Tajikistan approved by Tajikistan
Tajikistan's parliament approved the amending protocol on 7 January 2015 which was signed on 13 March 2013, to the Austria - Tajikistan Income and Capital Tax Treaty (2011). Further details of the protocol will be informed
See MoreSouth Africa: Information Exchange Agreement With Cook Islands Enters Into Force
The exchange of information agreement relating to tax matters between Cook Islands and South Africa entered into force on January 8, 2015. In the case of the Cook Islands, the treaty covers the personal income tax, the company income tax, the
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