Russia planning to implement rules to follow FATCA
One of the main issues facing Russian financial institutions is the fact that recent legal obstacles do not allow them to follow the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) in Russia by entering into direct contracts with the Internal Revenue
See MoreProtocol to DTA between Austria and Canada signed
A second protocol to the Austria –Canada Income Tax Treaty which was signed on 1 March 2012 will enter into force on 1 October 2013. The protocol contains provisions for the exchange of tax information and will have effect in accordance with the
See MoreUnited States and Swiss agree on FATCA signification
The United States and Swiss governments have signed a memorandum of understanding on interpretations of their agreement on implementing the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, or FATCA on 7 June 2013 in Washington. The memorandum summarizes the
See MoreMalaysia signs new DTA with Poland
Malaysia has signed a new income tax treaty with Poland on 8 July 2013; the new treaty will replace the current 1977 Malaysia-Poland Treaty. The new treaty will enter into force in the tax year just following the calendar year in which the approval
See MoreKuwait and Hong Kong: DTA entered into force
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Kuwait signed an Income Tax Treaty in May 2010. In a press release it has been announced that the treaty came into force on July 24 after completion of ratification procedures on both sides. The
See MoreDTA between Australia and Mauritius entered into force
The Double Tax Agreement (DTA) between Australia and Mauritius entered into force on 31 May 2013. The treaty will be relevant to persons who are residents of one or both of the Contracting States. For the purposes of the Agreement a person is not a
See MoreEU: FTA with Peru and Colombia
A free trade agreement (FTA) between the EU, Peru and Colombia signed on 26 June 2013.The agreement will enter into force after ratification procedures are completed. The agreement introduces technical and procedural obstacles to trade. The
See MoreEU: FTA between Colombia and EU entered into force
The European Commission announced on 26 July 2013 that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and Colombia will enter into force on 1 August 2013. This agreement was signed on 26 June
See MoreAustralia and Chile: DTA will be applicable after 1 January 2014 in Chile
The Convention between the Republic of Chile and Australia for the Avoidance of Double Taxation was published in Chile’s Official Gazette on 23 July 2013. The treaty was signed on 10 March 2010 and entered into force on 8 February 2013. The
See MoreTIEA between Japan and Guernsey entered into force
The mutual ratification procedures were completed for entry into force of the “Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of Guernsey for the Exchange of Information relating to Tax Matters and the Avoidance of Double Taxation
See MoreUN releases handbook on selected issues in administration of tax treaties
The United Nations Handbook on selected issues in the administration of tax treaties was issued on 28 June 2013. This follows a technical meeting held in New York on 30 to 31 May by the Financing for Development office of the UN’s Department of
See MoreTreaty between Singapore and Barbados signed
On 15 July 2013, the Income Tax Treaty between Barbados and Singapore was signed, in Singapore. The treaty will enter into force when the ratification procedures have been completed. Under the treaty a permanent establishment will exist if a
See MoreIndia: Treaty between India and Uruguay enters into force
The Income and Capital Tax Treaty between India and Uruguay entered into force on 21 June 2013. The treaty generally applies from 1 January 2014 for Uruguay and from 1 April 2014 for India. This treaty was signed in September 8, 2011. Under the
See MoreSingapore: planning changes on Exchange of Information regime
Ministry of Finance (MOF) of Singapore’s launched a public discussion regarding suggested modifications in the draft Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2013 relating to the recent changes made to the Exchange of Information (EOI) regime. The Monetary
See MoreNew Tax Treaty between China and Netherlands
The People’s Republic of China and the Netherlands signed a new tax treaty on 31 March 2013, which is expected to replace the current tax treaty of 1987. Under the new treaty, a building site, or construction, assembly or installation project or
See MoreTax treaty signed between Malta and Macau
The governments of Malta and Macau recently signed an agreement to work together to prevent tax evasion and tax avoidance. Macau is a part of the People’s Republic of China but operates as a separate jurisdiction for some purposes. It is expected
See MoreIncome Tax Treaty between Philippines and Thailand
The governments of Philippines and Thailand signed a new Income Tax Treaty on 21 June 2013. After completing necessary ratification procedures by both countries the treaty will enter into force. After entering into force and becoming effective, the
See MoreChina and Switzerland Free Trade Agreement signed
A bilateral free trade agreement was signed on 6 July 2013 between China and Switzerland in Beijing. It is expected to enter into effect in 2014. It contains provisions on the protection of intellectual property rights. In order to combat
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