Japan: Upper House approves new income tax treaty with Ukraine
Japan's upper house of parliament (House of Councillors) approved the new income tax treaty with Ukraine on 23 April 2025. The new treaty updates tax rules on business profits and investment income, introduces measures to prevent treaty abuse,
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Hong Kong, Bahrain tax treaty enters into force
Hong Kong's Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement (CDTA) with Bahrain, signed in March last year, came into force on 4 March 2025, after completion of relevant ratification procedures. The CDTA will be applicable to Hong Kong tax
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Bahrain ratifies IPA with Hungary
Bahrain has completed the ratification of the Bahrain-Hungary Investment Protection Agreement (2024) through Law No. 19 of 2025, effective as of 23 April 2025. Investment Promotion Agreements (IPAs) commit national governments to reduce
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Kyrgyzstan: Parliament approves amending protocol to the tax treaty with Korea (Rep.)
The parliament of Kyrgyzstan approved the law for the ratification of the amending protocol to the 2012 income and capital tax treaty with Korea (Rep.) on 23 April 2025. Earlier, the National Assembly of Korea (Rep.) approved the ratification of
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Moldova approves new tax treaty with Germany
Moldova has issued Decree No. 175 on 18 April 2025, published in the Official Gazette, authorizing the signing of a new income and capital tax treaty with Germany. A tax treaty is an agreement between two nations aimed at addressing concerns over
See MoreJapan: Upper House approves new income tax treaty with Turkmenistan
Japan's upper house of parliament (House of Councilors) approved the new income tax treaty with Turkmenistan on 23 April 2025. Japan and Turkmenistan signed the tax treaty “Convention between Japan and Turkmenistan for the Elimination of Double
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Vietnam, Ethiopia to negotiate first tax treaty
Representatives from Ethiopia and Vietnam met on 15 April 2025 to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral relations. This announcement was made by the Vietnam Government News portal on 16 April 2025. Vietnam and Ethiopia have agreed
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Estonia: Government approves tax treaty with Botswana
The Estonian government approved the income tax treaty with Botswana on 24 April 2025. The tax treaty aims to prevent double taxation and curb tax evasion. Earlier, officials from Botswana and Estonia signed an income tax treaty on 25
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Cyprus, Curacao sign income tax treaty
The Cyprus Ministry of Finance has signed an income tax treaty with Curacao on 23 April 2025. The agreement aims to eliminate double taxation on income and prevent fiscal evasion between the two nations. The agreement is based on the OECD Model
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Thailand, Bhutan sign free trade agreement
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of Thailand and Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay of Bhutan witnessed the signing of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between their countries. The ceremony took place at the Thai Khu Fah Building, Government
See MoreBahrain ratifies income tax treaty with Guernsey
Bahrain approved the law for the ratification of the income tax treaty with Guernsey on 23 April 2025. The treaty was signed 29 September 2024, is the first of its kind between the two jurisdictions. It will take effect 30 days after the exchange
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Japan: Upper House of Parliament approves new income tax treaty with Armenia
Japan’s Upper House of Parliament (House of Councilors-Diet) approved the new income tax treaty with Armenia on 23 April 2025. This new agreement replaced the 1986 tax treaty between Japan and the former Soviet Union. It aims to eliminate
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Saudi Arabia approves signing of tax treaties with Bahrain, Croatia, Kuwait
The Saudi Arabian Council of Ministers approved the signing of an income tax treaty with Bahrain and the approval of tax treaties with Croatia and Kuwait on 22 April 2025. The treaty with Bahrain aims to address double taxation and promote
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Turkey approves trade and economic cooperation agreement with Maldives
The President of Türkiye approved the trade and economic cooperation agreement with the Maldives on 22 April 2025,, which was signed on 27 November 2023 in Ankara. The approval was made through Decision No. 9755, published in Official Gazette No.
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Brazil: Senate approves tax treaty protocol with Sweden
Brazil’s Senate approved the ratification of the amending protocol to the 1975 income tax treaty with Sweden on 23 April 2025. Signed on 19 March 2019, the protocol updates the treaty to meet minimum BEPS standards and introduces other changes.
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San Marino ratifies tax treaty with Kuwait
San Marino's Parliament approved the ratification of the income and capital tax treaty with Kuwait on 22 April 2025. The treaty will come into effect once the instruments of ratification are exchanged and will be applicable from 1 January of the
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Belgium ratifies amending protocol to tax treaty with Vietnam
Belgium has ratified the protocol to the 1996 income and capital tax treaty with Vietnam through Decree of 24 March 2025. The agreement aims to prevent double taxation and curb fiscal evasion, and ensure fair taxation on income and capital in
See MoreVietnam, Greece negotiating income tax treaty
On 14 April 2025, Vietnam’s Ambassador to Greece, Pham Thi Thu Huong, announced in an interview that Vietnam and Greece are actively negotiating their first bilateral income tax treaty. Negotiations are ongoing for agreements on maritime
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