Morocco, Kenya discuss first income tax treaty
Morocco and Kenya met on 26 May 2025 to discuss economic cooperation and a first-ever income tax treaty. Morocco's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 26 May 2025 that Moroccan and Kenyan officials met to advance economic cooperation and
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Georgia, Korea (Rep.) conclude 5th round of investment agreement negotiations
Georgia and Korea (Rep.) finished their fifth negotiation round to strengthen investment ties. Georgia and Korea (Rep.) concluded the fifth round of negotiations on the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPA) on 4 June 2025. The
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Peru deposits instrument of ratification of the multilateral BEPS
Peru ratifies the OECD BEPS Convention, effective 1 October 2025, strengthening efforts to combat tax avoidance. Peru deposited its instrument of ratification for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent
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UAE CEPAs with Costa Rica and Mauritius come into effect
The UAE’s CEPAs with Costa Rica and Mauritius took effect on 2 April 2025, reducing tariffs and boosting trade ties. The UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) with Costa Rica and Mauritius took effect on 2 April 2025,
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Luxembourg: Council of State approves ratification of tax treaty with Oman
Luxembourg’s Council of State has approved the ratification of the tax treaty with Oman, advancing the agreement signed in October 2024. Luxembourg's Council of State approved the ratification of the income and capital tax treaty with Oman on 3
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Ukraine: Cabinet of Ministers agrees to sign tax treaty with Angola
Ukraine agrees to sign an income tax treaty with Angola on 30 May 2025. Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has approved signing an income tax treaty with Angola on 30 May 2025. This follows after officials from Ukraine and Angola met on 25
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Turkey, Zimbabwe trade agreement enters into force
The Turkey-Zimbabwe trade deal entered into force on 9 May 2024 Turkey and Zimbabwe’s trade and economic cooperation agreement, signed on 10 October 2018, entered into force on 9 May 2024. This was confirmed by Presidential Decision No.
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Turkey enacts trade agreement with Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan
Turkey confirmed the entry into force of a broad trade and economic cooperation agreement between Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Turkmenistan. Turkey’s Presidential Decision No. 9925 on 31 May 2025, confirmed the entry into force of a trade and
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Austria: Council of Ministers approves protocol amending tax treaty with Kuwait
Austria’s Council of Ministers has approved a protocol to amend the 2002 tax treaty with Kuwait. The Austrian Council of Ministers have approved the signing of a protocol amending the 2002 income and capital tax treaty with Kuwait on 4 June
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Luxembourg: Council of State approves tax treaty protocol with Argentina
Luxembourg's Council of State approved the ratification of the 2019 tax treaty protocol with Argentina on 3 June 2025. Luxembourg's Council of State approved the ratification of the amending protocol to the 2019 income and capital tax treaty
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Angola, Turkey conclude third round of tax treaty talks
The third round of negotiations between Angola and Turkey concluded on 27-28 May 2025. Angola and Turkey have concluded the third round of income tax treaty negotiations, which took place from 27 to 28 May 2025. The negotiations, chaired by
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EU, UAE initiate FTA negotiations
The EU and the UAE began talks for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) on 28 May 2025 to promote economic transformation in both regions. The European Union and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) formally launched negotiations for a bilateral
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Italy, Uzbekistan sign investment protection agreement
Italy and Uzbekistan signed an investment protection agreement (IPA) on 29 May 2025. Italy and Uzbekistan signed an investment protection agreement (IPA) on 29 May 2025. The agreement aims to support Uzbekistan in improving its legal
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Italy, Kyrgyzstan sign investment protection agreement
Italy and Kyrgyzstan signed an investment protection agreement (IPA) on 30 May 2025. Italy and Kyrgyzstan signed an investment protection agreement (IPA) on 30 May 2025. The IPA between Italy and Kyrgyzstan aims to promote and protect
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Switzerland, Sweden sign a mutual agreement on arbitration
Switzerland and Sweden have agreed on procedures for resolving tax disputes through arbitration if unresolved after four years. The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) announced on 22 May 2025 that it had signed a mutual agreement with Sweden
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Russia approves new income tax treaty with UAE
Russia has approved a new tax treaty with the UAE to enhance tax cooperation and replace the limited 2011 agreement. Russia’s government has approved a draft law to ratify a new income and capital tax treaty with the UAE on 29 May
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Qatar, Kuwait sign income tax treaty
Qatar and Kuwait have signed an income tax treaty aimed at preventing double taxation. Qatar and Kuwait signed their first income tax treaty on 1 June 2025. The agreement seeks to establish a comprehensive legal framework to prevent double
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Kazakhstan authorises signing of first income tax treaty with Egypt
Kazakhstan authorises the Finance Minister to sign its first income tax treaty with Egypt. Kazakhstan issued Decree No. 382 on 28 May 2025, authorising Finance Minister Madi Takiyev to sign an income tax treaty with Egypt. This will be the
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