DTA signs between Angola and Cape Verde

15 August, 2019

On 8 August 2019, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Angola and Cape Verde signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in

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Protocol to treaty between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan enters into force

15 August, 2019

The amending protocol to a treaty between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan has entered into force on 10 October 2018. It was signed on 23 March 2017 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on

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Norway deposits ratification instrument for MLI

14 August, 2019

On 17 July 2019, Norway deposited its instrument of ratification for the multilateral convention to implement tax treaty related measures to prevent base erosion and profit shifting (MLI). The MLI will enter into force on 1 November 2019 for

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Iraqi Cabinet approves DTA between Iraq and Saudi Arabia

13 August, 2019

On 6 August 2019, the Iraqi Cabinet approved the draft Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement was signed on 17 April

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DTA between Egypt and Uzbekistan enters into force

13 August, 2019

On 25 March 2019, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Egypt and Uzbekistan was entered into force. The DTA applies from 1 January 2020.  The agreement contains Dividends rate 5% for at least 25% capital holding; otherwise 10%, Interest

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New Zealand: DTA signs with Switzerland

12 August, 2019

On 8 August 2019, officials from New Zealand and Switzerland signed an amending protocol to update the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between them in accordance with BEPS

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Angola signs DTA with Maldives

12 August, 2019

On 8 August 2019, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Angola and Cape Verde signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in

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Saudi Arabia signs MCAA for the exchange of CbCR

08 August, 2019

On 6 August 2019, Saudi Arabian Government signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) for the exchange of Country-by-Country reports (CbCR). According to OECD, total signatories to the agreement CbC MCAA are now 80.

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Hong Kong and China sign 5th protocol to arrangement for avoidance of double taxation

08 August, 2019

On 19 July 2019, Hong Kong and China signed the fifth protocol to the arrangement for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income with the commissioner of the state taxation

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Ukraine signs amending protocol to DTA with UAE

05 August, 2019

On 24 July 2019, the Cabinet of Ukraine approved to sign an amending protocol to the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with United Arab Emirates (UAE). The provisions of the draft protocol fully comply with the requirements with the Organization for

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Ukraine: DTA signs with Oman

05 August, 2019

On 24 July 2019, the Cabinet of Ukraine authorized to sign a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Oman. The agreement contains Dividends rate 5% for at least 20% capital holding; otherwise 10%, Interest rate 10%, and Royalties rate

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Luxembourg: DTA with Kosovo enters into force

05 August, 2019

On 23 July 2019, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Kosovo and Luxembourg was entered into force and applies from 1 January 2020. The agreement was signed on 8 December 2017. The agreement contains Dividends rate 0% for at least 10%

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DTA between Luxembourg and Uzbekistan enters into force

05 August, 2019

On 26 July 2019, the amending protocol to the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Luxembourg and Uzbekistan was entered into force and applies from 1 January 2020. The agreement was signed by Luxembourg Minister of Finance Pierre Gramegna and

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Luxembourg: MLI enters into force

05 August, 2019

On 1 August 2019, the multilateral convention to implement tax treaty related measures to prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (Multilateral Instrument or MLI) entered into force in respect of Luxembourg. MLI provisions that affect withholding

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Austria implements EU Directive on Dispute Resolution

29 July, 2019

On 22 July 2019, Austria has published the EU Financial Adjustment Act 2019 in the Official Gazette, which includes measures for the implementation Council Directive (EU) 2017/1852 of 10 October 2017. This includes rules to ensure effective

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Latvia: President signs a Law to ratify BEPS MLI

25 July, 2019

On 22 July 2019, Latvian President Egils Levits has signed a law for ratification of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS (MLI). Latvia must now deposit its ratification instrument to

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Singapore changes to FATCA reporting requirements with effect from 1 April 2020

22 July, 2019

On 10 July 2019, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) issued an announcement that, with effect from 1 April 2020, the IRAS will no longer accept FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) notifications submitted via the International

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World Bank approves grant to improve domestic revenue mobilization in Liberia

18 July, 2019

On 16 July 2019 the World Bank approved a grant to its International Development Association (IDA) to improve domestic revenue mobilization systems and strengthen financial control and accountability in public finances. The IDA provides grants and

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