Romania approves signing of new tax treaty with UK
Romania’s government has approved the signing of a new income tax treaty with the UK on 7 November 2024. This new income tax treaty will supersede the existing Romania - United Kingdom Income Tax Treaty of 1975. Previously, on 18 October
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Hong Kong, Rwanda to negotiate income tax treaty
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department has announced that representatives from Hong Kong and Rwanda will begin their inaugural round of income tax treaty negotiations from 18 – 22 November 2024. A tax treaty is a bilateral agreement between
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Canada, Ecuador conclude fourth round of FTA negotiations
Ecuador’s Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment, and Fisheries announced that Ecuador and Canada have successfully concluded their fourth round of negotiations for an FTA on 25 October 2024. This meeting, which took place in person
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Taiwan, UK sign enhanced trade partnership arrangement
Taiwan Representative to the United Kingdom Amb. Kelly Wu-chiao Hsieh and Representative of the British Office in Taipei John Dennis, representing the Executive Yuan’s Office of Trade Negotiations and the UK Department of Business and Trade signed
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Saudi Arabia approves tax treaty with Qatar
The Saudi Arabian Council of Ministers approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Qatar on 5 November 2024. The treaty, which is a first of its kind between the two Gulf monarchies, aims to eliminate double taxation, prevention as
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Japan, Greece tax treaty enters into force
Japan's Ministry of Finance has confirmed that the income tax treaty with Greece will take effect on 5 December 2024. The exchange of diplomatic notes between Japan and Greece for the entry into force of the “Convention between Japan and the
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Angola, Ukraine discuss potential tax treaty
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha was received in Luanda by President of the Republic of Angola João Lourenço, to further the dialogue between the Angolan leader and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 25 October
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Russia ratifies income tax treaty with Abkhazia, Malaysia
The President of Russia signed the Law No. 372-FZ for the ratification of the income tax treaties with Abkhazia and Malaysia on 2 November 2024. Earlier, the Russian government approved draft laws for the ratification of pending income tax
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Switzerland, Slovenia amending protocol enters into force
The amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty between Switzerland and Slovenia entered into force on 16 October 2024. Signed on 30 May 2023, this protocol marks the second amendment to the treaty. The protocol will apply from 1 January
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Tajikistan, Kuwait sign amending protocol to tax treaty
Tajikistan and Kuwait have signed an amending protocol to revise the Kuwait-Tajikistan Income and Capital Tax Treaty (2013) on 3 November 2024. According to a press release from the Tajikistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs , a signing ceremony
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Hungary ratifies amending protocol to tax treaty with Switzerland
Hungary’s parliament has ratified the protocol amending Hungary's income tax treaty with Switzerland on 4 November 2024. The President of Hungary has signed Law No. XLVII of 2024, officially ratifying the amending protocol. This law was
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Hungary ratifies amending protocol to tax treaty with Serbia
Hungary’s parliament has ratified the protocol amending Hungary's tax treaty with Serbia on 4 November 2024. The protocol is expected to expand cooperation between the two nations, facilitate stronger business relations, and combat tax
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Saudi Arabia, Slovenia to conclude tax treaty
During the recent Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh, held from 29Â to 31 October 2024, officials from Saudi Arabia and Slovenia convened to discuss bilateral relations, including the potential establishment of an income tax
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New Zealand concludes trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council
New Zealand and the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have concluded negotiations on a trade agreement that will open up significant opportunities for New Zealand exporters in the Gulf region, Minister for Trade and Agriculture Todd McClay,
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EU, Philippines begin first round of FTA talks
The European Commission announced on 25 October 2024 that the initial negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union and the Philippines were held in Brussels from 14 to 18 October 2024. A follow-up round is set for
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Kuwait, Macau initiate negotiations for tax agreement
An update from the General Consulate of Kuwait in Hong Kong and Macau on 14 October 2024 confirms that the first round of negotiations for a tax agreement between Kuwait and Macau has occurred in Macau. A tax treaty is a bilateral agreement
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Australia and Ukraine negotiating income tax treaty
The delegations from Australia and Ukraine convened for the inaugural round of negotiations on an income tax treaty from 8 October to 11 October 2024. The agreement will eliminate double taxation concerning taxes on income, capital, fringe
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Morocco approves first income tax treaty with Cape Verde
The Moroccan Council of Ministers approved the pending income tax treaty with Cape Verde on 18 October 2024. A tax treaty is a bilateral agreement between two countries designed to address double taxation on both passive and active income earned
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