Draft DTA between Germany and the Philippines agreed

26 July, 2012

The government of the Philippines has confirmed that a draft double taxation agreement (DTA) between Germany and the Philippines was agreed at a fourth round of negotiations held on July 20, 2012. It has been agreed the pact will be signed in early

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Belgium: Parliament has approved five DTA protocols

20 July, 2012

The Belgian parliament has approved five protocols to double taxation agreements signed between Belgium and Luxembourg, Denmark, France, the United Kingdom and France, as part of the country's ratification

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China:Clarifies withholding tax on dividends paid abroad

18 July, 2012

China's State Administration of Taxes (SAT) has announced a relaxation of the rules governing the withholding tax that foreign investors have to pay on dividends repatriated from their share of investments in Chinese companies. Companies and

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Sri Lanka and India will soon sign a DTA

17 July, 2012

Sri Lanka and India will soon sign a double taxation agreement (DTA), an official from the Sri Lanka government said on July 12, 2012, following approval of a draft agreement by Sri Lanka's

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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 The agreement will be repealed on December 31,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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