Qatar introduces framework for direct application of tax treaty benefits
Qatar has issued Cabinet Resolution No. (4) of 2026, effective 16 March 2026, permitting the direct application of tax treaty benefits, including reduced withholding tax rates or exemptions, at the time of payment. This marks a shift from the
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Japan, Czech Republic agree on new income tax treaty
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 13 March 2026 that officials from Japan and the Czech Republic have successfully concluded negotiations and agreed in principle on a new income tax treaty. The agreement was initialled by both parties
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Jersey: States Assembly ratifies income tax treaty with Bahrain
The Jersey States Assembly approved the income tax treaty with Bahrain on 12 March 2026. The Government of Jersey signed an income tax treaty with Bahrain on 16 September 2025. The treaty covers the taxation of corporate income in Bahrain and
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Montenegro ratifies tax treaty with Liechtenstein
Montenegro has issued the law ratifying the income and capital tax treaty with Liechtenstein, publishing it in the Official Gazette on 9 March 2026. Liechtenstein and Montenegro signed an income and capital tax treaty on the sidelines of the 80th
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Bangladesh, Bhutan explore free trade agreement
Bangladesh has asked Bhutan to submit a proposal for a potential free trade agreement (FTA) following Bhutan’s interest in upgrading the existing preferential trade agreement (PTA), Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman said on 12 March 2026. Once
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Hong Kong, Laos to negotiate income tax treaty
Hong Kong's Financial Services Secretary Christopher Hui met with Laos Finance Minister Santiphab Phomvihane on 11 March 2026 to finalise a double taxation treaty, according to a press release. The first round of discussions will commence on 23
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Finland to suspend 1996 tax treaty with Russia
The Finnish government had decided to suspend its income tax treaty with Russia, effective 1 July 2026, following Russia's partial withdrawal from the agreement in August 2023. The announcement was made in a press release issued on 12 March
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Spain: Council of Ministers approves signing of new income tax treaty with Netherlands
The Spanish Council of Ministers approved the signing of a new income tax treaty with the Netherlands on 10 March 2026. The agreement seeks to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion. It must go through a process of formal signing, and
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Switzerland: Council of States approves amending protocol to tax treaty with Croatia
The Swiss Council of States approved the ratification of the amending protocol to the 1999 income and capital tax treaty with Croatia on 9 March 2026. Signed on 18 July 2025, the protocol makes updates to the OECD Model Double Taxation Agreement
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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 signing of 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 entered into force on 6 March 2026. Signed on 2 November 2023, the protocol updates the DTA’s preamble and introduces a
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