Switzerland: Council of States approves tax treaty protocol with Belgium
The Swiss Council of States approved ratification of the protocol to the 1978 income and capital tax treaty with Belgium on 9 March 2026. Signed on 16 July 2025, the protocol introduces minimum standards for the treaty, including an anti-abuse
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Spain: Council of Ministers approves new income tax treaty with Montenegro
The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved the signing of a new income tax treaty with Montenegro on 10 March 2026. The treaty seeks to eliminate double taxation and prevent tax evasion. The updated treaty aligns with current international
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Belarus, Ghana discuss steps to conclude tax treaty
Belarus’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that on 4 March 2026, officials from Belarus and Ghana met to strengthen bilateral cooperation, including negotiations on a tax treaty aimed at preventing double taxation and fiscal evasion. The
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North Macedonia, Vietnam income tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between North Macedonia and Vietnam entered into force on 29 August 2025. Signed on 15 October 2014, the treaty is the initial income tax agreement between North Macedonia and Vietnam. The treaty applies to Macedonian
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Bhutan, Singapore conclude second round of tax treaty negotiations
Bhutan's Department of Revenue and Customs reported that officials from Bhutan and Singapore completed the second and final round of negotiations for an income tax treaty on 6 March 2026. Officials resolved outstanding issues in the negotiations,
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Canada, Kosovo begin income tax treaty talks
According to a statement from Kosovo’s Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship, and Trade, representatives from Kosovo met with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce on 5 March 2026 to discuss investment opportunities and strengthening economic
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Brazil enacts income tax treaty with Poland
Brazil has issued Decree No. 12.865, dated 2 March 2026, promulgating the income tax treaty with Poland. Signed on 20 September 2022, the agreement aims to prevent double taxation and tax evasion. The decree entered into force on 3 March 2026
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France nears completion of tax treaty negotiations with Cambodia
France began negotiations with Cambodia at the end of 2023 for an income tax treaty. The talks are now “about to be completed,” according to a response published on 5 February 2026. The treaty will prevent double taxation for residents
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Singapore confirms second income tax treaty protocol with Cambodia
Singapore’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has confirmed that the Second Protocol amending the income tax treaty with Cambodia came into force on 6 March 2026. Signed on 2 November 2023, the Protocol updates the DTA’s preamble and introduces a new
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Taiwan signs income tax treaty with Tuvalu
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance confirmed that an income tax treaty with Tuvalu was signed on 4 March 2026. The agreement seeks to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion between the two nations. The 29-article treaty provides for reduced
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Brazil officially promulgated a protocol amending its tax treaty with Chile on 2 March 2026, according to Decree No. 12,863. The updated convention introduces significant modifications to prevent tax avoidance while eliminating double taxation on
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Australia, Canada agree to revise tax treaty framework
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a joint statement on 5 March 2026 at the outset of Carney's first official visit to Australia. The two leaders have committed to modernising the two
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Montenegro: Parliament ratifies income tax treaty with Liechtenstein
Montenegro’s Parliament approved the law ratifying the income and capital tax treaty with Liechtenstein on 27 February 2026. Liechtenstein and Montenegro signed an income and capital tax treaty on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN
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India, Canada to finalise free trade agreement by year-end
India and Canada aim to conclude a free trade agreement by the end of 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on 2 March 2026, during his first visit to New Delhi. The deal is intended to restore economic ties after years of diplomatic
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Belarus, Togo plan income tax agreement
The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that Belarusian and Togolese officials met on 2 March 2026 to discuss bilateral cooperation. Both parties agreed to strengthen efforts to enhance the legal framework for collaboration, prioritising
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Hong Kong, Kyrgyzstan sign income tax treaty
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that an income and capital tax treaty was signed with Kyrgyzstan on 2 March 2026, marking the first comprehensive tax agreement between the two jurisdictions. Under the agreement, the
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Kyrgyzstan, Romania agree on income tax treaty
Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Economy and Commerce announced on 27 February 2026 that officials from Kyrgyzstan and Romania reached an agreement in principle on a new income tax treaty during negotiations held in Bucharest from 23 to 26 February 2026.
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Mercosur, Singapore free trade agreement enters into force
The Mercosur-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (MCSFTA) enters into force for Paraguay from 1 February 2026 and Uruguay from 1 March 2026. It is the first trade deal between Singapore and the founding Mercosur members – Argentina, Brazil,
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