Canada, Qatar to negotiate for income tax treaty
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a joint statement announcing that Qatar’s Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met on 18 January 2026 to discuss bilateral relations and agreed to start negotiations
See MoreArgentina, Vietnam conclude initial round of tax treaty talks
Officials from Argentina and Vietnam held the first round of negotiations for an income tax treaty from 12 to 16 January 2026. The aim is to prevent double taxation and tax evasion between the two jurisdictions, as well as encourage greater
See MoreEU and Mercosur sign strategic partnership, interim trade agreement
The EU and Mercosur have signed a Partnership Agreement and an Interim Trade Agreement. The deal is set to boost EU exports by nearly 39%, strengthen economic and geopolitical ties, advance sustainability commitments, and protect sensitive sectors
See MoreHong Kong, Slovenia to negotiate for tax treaty
Hong Kong’s Inland Revenue Department announced that officials from Hong Kong and Slovenia will meet for the first round of negotiations on an income tax treaty from 26 to 30 January 2026. If an agreement is reached, it will prevent double
See MoreCzech Republic, Mauritius conclude tax treaty talks
Officials from the Czech Republic and Mauritius finalised negotiations by initialling an income tax treaty on 16 January 2026, This agreement aims to prevent double taxation and reduce the risk of tax evasion. It will take effect only after it
See MoreBurundi: Senate approves tax treaty with Morocco
The Senate of Burundi (the upper house of parliament) approved the income tax treaty with Morocco on 13 January 2026. The agreement, signed on 12 May 2025, aims to establish a cooperative fiscal framework to prevent double taxation and tax
See MorePanama: National Assembly approves TIEA with Ecuador
Panama’s National Assembly approved draft Law No. 439, ratifying the tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) with Ecuador on 14 January 2026. Signed on 14 August 2025, the agreement seeks to enhance tax cooperation and transparency through
See MoreAndorra ratifies income tax treaty with Estonia
Andorra has gazetted the ratification of the income and capital tax treaty with Estonia on 13 January 2026. Signed on 23 September 2025, the agreement seeks to eliminate double taxation on income and capital while preventing tax evasion. It
See MoreIndonesia deposits MLI entry-into-force notification for tax treaty with Mongolia
According to an update from the OECD, Indonesia deposited, on 12 January 2026, an updated notification confirming the completion of its internal procedures for the entry into effect of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related
See MoreIndonesia deposits MLI entry-into-force notification for tax treaty with Czech Republic
According to an update from the OECD, Indonesia deposited, on 12 January 2026, an updated notification confirming the completion of its internal procedures for the entry into effect of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related
See MoreGermany: Federal Ministry of Finance updates status of tax treaties, negotiations
The German Federal Ministry of Finance has released its latest overview of tax treaties and related agreements, providing a snapshot of the country’s international tax relations as of 1 January 2026. The report details ongoing negotiations,
See MoreBurundi: National Assembly approves tax treaty with Morocco
Burundi’s National Assembly (lower house) approved the income tax treaty with Morocco on 9 January 2026. The agreement, originally signed on 12 May 2025, aims to establish a cooperative fiscal framework to prevent double taxation and tax
See MoreCanada, Qatar set to conclude tax treaty negotiations
Canadian and Qatari officials met on 8 January 2026 to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, The Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported. HE Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, welcomed HE Maninder
See MoreCzech Republic, Mauritius holds second round of tax treaty talks
Officials from the Czech Republic and Mauritius are meeting for the second round of talks on a potential income tax treaty from 13 to 16 January 2026. If an agreement is reached it will prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion between the two
See MoreTax treaty between Estonia, Liechtenstein enters into force
Estonia’s Ministry of Finance has confirmed that the income and capital tax treaty between Estonia and Liechtenstein entered into force on 26 December 2025. Signed on 10 July 2025, the agreement seeks to eliminate double taxation and prevent
See MoreTax treaty between Gabon, Italy enters into force
The income tax treaty between Gabon and Italy, signed on 28 June 1999, entered into force on 19 December 2025. The agreement applies to Gabon’s corporate tax, flat-rate minimum tax, individual income tax, and tax on income from immovable
See MoreNew tax treaty between Romania, UK enters into force
A new income and capital tax treaty between Romania and the UK, signed on 13 November 2024, entered into force on 22 December 2025, replacing the 1975 treaty. The agreement covers Romanian income and profit taxes, as well as UK income tax,
See MoreKorea (Rep.), Cambodia consider updating tax treaty
Korea (Rep.)’s National Tax Service reported that officials from Korea (Rep of.) and Cambodia held the 4th Korea-Cambodia Commissioners' Meeting on 5 January 2026. The discussions focused on strengthening tax cooperation, including potential
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