US, Vietnam negotiate amending protocol to income tax treaty
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance announced that the US and Vietnamese officials discussed various updates to the 2015 tax treaty between the two countries, including amending protocols to the agreement on 13 May 2025. The proposed protocol would
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Poland, UAE sign exchange of notes to income tax treaty
Poland and the UAE signed an exchange of notes on their 1995 tax treaty on 24 February 2025 and 18 April 2025. The exchange notes confirm that the Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company qualifies as a governmental institution, making it eligible
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Slovak Republic: President signs law ratifying tax treaty protocol with Brazil
The President of the Slovak Republic signed the law ratifying the amending protocol to the 1986 tax treaty with Brazil on 9 May 2025. The treaty prevents double taxation and fiscal evasion on income between Slovakia and Brazil. This is the
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Hong Kong, Philippines to start tax treaty negotiations
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department announced on 13 May 2025 that Hong Kong and the Philippines will hold their first round of income tax treaty negotiations from 21 to 23 May 2025. The representation should reach the Inland Revenue
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El Salvador, Turkey begin negotiations on double taxation treaty
El Salvador and Turkey have begun formal talks on a treaty to eliminate double taxation and curb tax evasion. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador on 12 May 2025. The Turkish delegation was led by Ahmet
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Czech Republic and Oman initiate tax treaty negotiations
The Czech Republic and Oman are set to begin a fresh round of negotiations for a new tax treaty, scheduled to take place in Prague from 19 -22 May 2025. The treaty was initially agreed upon in principle on 5 December 2012, following a second
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Czech Republic, Tanzania sign income tax treaty
The Czech Republic Ministry of Finance announced the signing of an income tax treaty with Tanzania on 14 May 2025. This is the first treaty between the two countries and aims to eliminate double taxation concerning taxes on income and prevent tax
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ASEAN, Australia, and New Zealand’s revised free trade agreement goes into effect
An upgraded ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) agreement came into effect on 21 April 2024. It covers a market of over 703 million people with a combined GDP of more than USD 5.6 trillion. The agreement is expected to enhance
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Bahrain: Upper House ratifies income tax treaty with Oman
Bahrain’s upper house of the National Assembly (Majlis al-shura) approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Oman on 11 May 2025. The aim of these agreements is to strengthen the economic ties between the two countries and improve
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Burundi and Morocco sign income tax treaty
Burundi and Morocco signed an income tax treaty on 12 May 2025. The two nations signed agreements to strengthen and diversify ties between the two nations. It includes a tax treaty to prevent double taxation, tax evasion, fraud, and five MoUs
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Liechtenstein parliament ratifies tax treaty with Ireland
Liechtenstein’s parliament has given its approval to the ratification of the tax treaty with Ireland concerning income and capital on 9 May 2025. The agreement regulates the elimination of double taxation in cross-border situations. It is based
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China commits to signing tax treaty with Peru
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that China and Peru officials convened on 12 May 2025 to discuss bilateral cooperation, including plans to negotiate and sign an income tax treaty. This treaty seeks to prevent double taxation and tax
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Cyprus ratifies tax treaty with Curacao
Cyprus has ratified its first-ever income tax treaty with Curacao on 9 May 2025. Signed on 23 April 2025, this is the first treaty between the two countries and aims to eliminate double taxation on income and prevent fiscal evasion between Cyprus
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EU, Singapore sign landmark digital trade agreement
The European Union ( EU) and Singapore have taken a significant step forward in their bilateral trade relations with the signing of a landmark Digital Trade Agreement (DTA). Signed by Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič
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Bahrain, UAE investment agreement now in effect
The Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement ( IPA) between the UAE and Bahrain became effective on 8 May 2025, after completing the required legal procedures. The agreement establishes a legal framework that protects investments, boosts
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China and Russia sign IPA
China and Russia signed an investment protection agreement (IPA) in Moscow on 8 May 2025. Investment Promotion Agreements (IPAs) are designed to protect investors by requiring national governments to minimize risks such as currency controls,
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Liechtenstein: Parliament approves tax treaty with Croatia
The Liechtenstein parliament ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Croatia on 9 May 2025. Signed on 22 January 2025, it is the first treaty between the two countries and aims to eliminate double taxation concerning taxes on income and
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Brazil: Chamber of Deputies approve amending protocol to tax treaty with India
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies have endorsed the amending protocol to the Brazil-India Income Tax Treaty (1988) through Draft Legislative Decree No. 391/2024 on 8 May 2025. The protocol has now been submitted to the Senate for further
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