Armenia: Cabinet approves tax treaty with Japan
Armenia’s government has endorsed the ratification of the tax treaty with Japan on 8 May 2025 during a cabinet meeting. Signed on 26 December 2024 in Yerevan, this new agreement will replace the existing 1986 tax treaty between Japan and the
See MoreKazakhstan launches public consultation on tax treaty amendment with Iran
Kazakhstan has opened a public consultation on the ratification of a protocol amending its 1996 income and capital tax treaty with Iran on 5 May 2025. The protocol, signed on 15 February 2025, marks the first update to the original treaty. It is
See MoreEstonia: Government approves tax treaty with Liechtenstein
The Estonian government approved the signing of the income and capital tax treaty with Liechtenstein on 8 May 2025. The agreement was initialled on 17 November 2023 following the conclusion of negotiations. The treaty seeks to eliminate double
See MoreBrazil: Congress approves amending protocol to tax treaty with China
Brazil’s Congress has approved the amending protocol to the Brazil-China Income Tax Treaty (1991) through Legislative Decree No. 170/2025 on 5 May 2025. The Legislative Decree No. 170/2025 was published in the Official Gazette No. 83 on 6 May
See MoreBrazil: Congress approves amending protocol to tax treaty with Sweden
Brazil’s Congress has approved the amending protocol to the Brazil-Sweden Income Tax Treaty (1975) through Legislative Decree No. 167/2025 on 5 May 2025. The legislative Decree No. 167/2025 was published in the Official Gazette No. 83 on 6 May
See MoreCroatia: Government approves tax treaty with Saudi Arabia
Croatia’s government has approved a draft bill for the ratification of the Croatia-Saudi Arabia Income and Capital Tax Treaty (2024) on 2 May 2025. The proposed legislation has now been forwarded to the Croatian parliament for further review
See MoreLuxembourg, Curaçao negotiates tax treaty
Luxembourg officials met with Curaçao's Finance Minister Javier Silvania to begin negotiations for a double taxation agreement on 30 April 2025. The treaty will focus on financial services, including banking and investment funds. Luxembourg, a
See MoreGreece, UAE renew double taxation avoidance agreement
Greece and the UAE have agreed to update and renew their 2010 tax treaty. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with UAE Minister Dr. Sultan Al Jaber to announce the renewal of the double taxation avoidance agreement between Greece and the
See MoreCroatia government approves tax treaty ratification with Liechtenstein
Croatia’s government has approved the draft law for the ratification of the income and capital tax treaty with Liechtenstein on 2 May 2025. Signed on 22 January 2025, it is the first income tax treaty between the two countries. The agreement
See MoreCameroon ratifies income tax treaty with Czech Republic
Cameroon President Paul Biya has completed the ratification of an income tax treaty with the Czech Republic on 2 May 2025. Signed on 7 February 2023, it is the first agreement of its kind between the two nations. It aims to eliminate double
See MoreAzerbaijan, Kazakhstan conclude income tax treaty talks
Azerbaijan has announced that the first round of negotiations for a new income tax treaty with Kazakhstan concluded on 2 May 2025. Both countries have mutually agreed upon most provisions of the treaty. The agreement focuses on the elimination of
See MoreBahrain: National Assembly approves first income tax treaty with Oman
The Bahraini lower chamber of the National Assembly ( Council of Representatives) has approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Oman on 29 April 2025. The aim of these agreements is to strengthen the economic ties between the two
See MoreSan Marino ratifies tax treaty with Kuwait
San Marino has ratified its tax treaty with Kuwait with Decree No. 65/2025, which was published in the Official Gazette on 29 April 2025. The treaty aims to avoid double taxation and enhance economic ties between the two nations. The
See MoreAzerbaijan, Kazakhstan begin negotiating new income tax agreement
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan initiated the first round of talks for a new income tax agreement on 29 April 2025. Participants in the meeting included Orkhan Musayev, who leads the Main Department for International Taxation and Tax Monitoring at
See MoreNew Zealand holds tax treaty talks with Croatia and Germany
New Zealand held talks with Croatia in March 2025 to begin negotiations for a new income tax treaty. In January 2025, it also held a third round of talks with Germany to update their 1978 tax treaty, aiming to align it with OECD/G20 BEPS
See MoreCzech Republic approves signing tax treaty with Kenya
The Czech Republic government has approved the signing of an income tax treaty with Kenya on 30 April 2025. This follows after negotiations for the agreement started on 22 January 2025 between the countries. It aims to eliminate double taxation
See MoreCameroon ratifies income tax treaty with China
Cameroon President Paul Biya has approved the ratification of an income tax treaty with China on 2 May 2025. Signed on 17 October 2023, it is the first agreement of its kind between the two nations. It aims to eliminate double taxation on income
See MoreBrazil, Saudi Arabia negotiate first tax and investment deals
Brazil and Saudi Arabia are negotiating their first-ever income tax treaty and an investment protection agreement (IPA), according to a recent update from the Brazilian Senate. The proposed agreements aim to prevent double taxation and encourage
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