Bahrain’s upper house of the National Assembly (Majlis al-shura) approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Oman on 11 May 2025. The aim of these agreements is to strengthen the economic ties between the two countries and improve

Cyprus has ratified its first-ever income tax treaty with Curacao on 9 May 2025. Signed on 23 April 2025, this is the first treaty between the two countries and aims to eliminate double taxation on income and prevent fiscal evasion between Cyprus

The Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement ( IPA)  between the UAE and Bahrain became effective on 8 May 2025, after completing the required legal procedures. The agreement establishes a legal framework that protects investments, boosts

The Bahraini lower chamber of the National Assembly ( Council of Representatives)  has approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Oman on 29 April 2025. The aim of these agreements is to strengthen the economic ties between the two

Cyprus has published Laws No. 47(I)/2025 and No. 48(I)/2025 in the Official Gazette on 16 April 2025. These laws introduce updated defensive measures on outbound payments of dividends, interest, and royalties to non-cooperative or low-tax

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