Malaysia, Maldives income tax treaty enters into force
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority announced that the income tax treaty between Malaysia and the Maldives has entered into force on 22 January 2026. Signed on 24 May 2023, it aims at eliminating double taxation and preventing tax
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Russia: MoF confirms Finland’s suspension of tax treaty
The Russian Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced on 26 March 2026, citing Note No. VN/1187/2026-UM-10, issued by the Embassy of Finland in Moscow on 13 March 2026, states that the Government of Finland will fully suspend the Agreement between the
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Slovak Republic, Andorra negotiate first income tax treaty
The Slovak Republic and Andorra are working toward their first bilateral income tax agreement, according to a statement from the Slovak Republic's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs released on 31 March 2026. State Secretary Marek EÅ¡tok
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Serbia, Algeria sign new income tax treaty
The Serbian Prime Minister and Algerian Prime Minister have signed an income and capital tax treaty on 31 March 2026, marking a significant step in deepening relations between the two countries. This marks the first agreement of its kind between
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Australia-EU free trade agreement: Key benefits and outcomes
The Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (A-EU FTA) creates substantial new export opportunities for Australian businesses in a market of 450 million consumers. Once implemented, 97.8% of Australian goods will enter the EU duty-free, with
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Finland consults proposal to suspend tax treaty with Russia
The Finnish Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on 20 March 2026 regarding a draft proposal to suspend the Finland-Russia Income Tax Treaty of 1996, as amended in 2000. Due to the urgency of aligning domestic law with the
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Italy suspends key articles of tax treaty with Russia
Italy notified Russia about the suspension of significant portions of their bilateral tax treaty. The suspension was published in Italy's Official Gazette on 24 March 2026. The suspension affects the Convention signed in Rome on 9 April 1996,
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Italy suspends certain tax treaty provisions with Belarus
Italy officially notified Belarus on 12 March 2026 of its decision to suspend specific provisions of their bilateral income and capital tax treaty from 2005. This decision was published in Italy's Official Gazette (Gazzetta Ufficiale) No. 69 on 24
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Estonia: Government approves signing of income tax treaty with UK
Estonia’s government approved the signing of the income and capital tax treaty with the UK on 19 March 2026. The updated treaty is structured to comply with current international norms, in accordance with the OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit
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Australia–EU sign free trade agreement
After 8 years of negotiations, Australia has secured a landmark trade deal with the European Union, the world’s second largest economy, according to a media release on 24 March 2026. The Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement will
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Qatar: GTA enables direct access to double taxation treaty benefits
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) issued a release on 24 March 2026 regarding a new service for the direct application of treaty benefits, as introduced under Cabinet Resolution No. (4) of 2026 as part of its ongoing efforts to develop the tax
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Ukraine: Cabinet of Ministers approves draft law to ratify income tax treaty with Australia
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft law to ratify the 2025 income tax treaty with Australia on 18 March 2026. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Finance on 19 March 2026. The agreement will eliminate double taxation
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Belarus: National Assembly approves tax treaty with Myanmar
The House of Representatives of Belarus (lower house) approved the draft law on 24 March 2026 to ratify the income tax treaty with Myanmar, by Resolution No. 292-P8/III, as published on the National Legal Internet Portal of Belarus. The
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Hungary: Government gazettes authorisation to sign tax treaty with Ethiopia
Hungary has gazetted Government Resolution 1101/2026 (III. 19.) on 19 March 2026, authorising the signing of an income and capital tax treaty with Ethiopia. This development follows after Ethiopia and Hungary concluded a second round of
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Argentina: Senate approves amending protocol to tax treaty with France
The Argentine Senate has approved the amending protocol to the 1979 income and capital tax treaty with France on 18 March 2026. Signed on 6 December 2019, this marks the second amendment to the treaty. The agreement eliminates double taxation and
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Argentina: Senate approves tax treaty with Austria
The Argentine Senate approved the new income and capital tax treaty with Austria on 18 March 2026. Signed on 6 December 2019, the agreement aims to eliminate double taxation and prevent tax evasion with respect to income and wealth. Senator
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Hong Kong, Barbados sign income tax treatyÂ
Hong Kong’s government has announced that representatives from Barbados and Hong Kong signed a comprehensive income tax treaty on 19 March 2026, marking a step forward in strengthening bilateral economic ties. The agreement provides clarity on
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UN Tax Committee Discusses Manual on the Negotiation of Bilateral Tax Treaties
On 24 March 2026 the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters discussed the workplan for updating the Manual on the Negotiation of Bilateral Tax Treaties. The relevant subcommittee presented its planned workstreams for
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