Cyprus and Malaysia: DTA negotiations

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has launched the New Incentive Framework (NIF), which goes into effect on 1 March 2026 for manufacturing and later in Q2 2026 for the services sector. The NIF adopts an outcome-based and

Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board has updated its Pillar 2 Global Minimum Tax guidance with new Guidelines on Domestic Top-up Tax implementation in Malaysia and an updated FAQ, both on 3 February 2026. The GMT requirements apply for fiscal years

The French Council of Ministers approved the new income tax treaty with Cyprus on 28 January 2026. The treaty was signed on 11 December 2023. This treaty seeks to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion between the two nations. The treaty

The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia released the updated lists of jurisdictions for the automatic exchange of financial account information under the CRS Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) on 15 January 2026. The update adds

Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) announced on 29 January 2026 that the government will implement the new incentive framework (NIF), effective 1 March 2026, commencing with the manufacturing sector, followed by the

The Curacao–Cyprus Income Tax Treaty (2025) will enter into force starting 28 February 2026. Signed on 23 April 2025, the agreement is based on the OECD Model Tax Convention (2017 Model). The treaty applies to various taxes, including Cyprus