Germany-India: Social security agreement to enter into force

India and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, 27 April 2026  in New Delhi, aiming to cut tariffs, expand market access and strengthen economic ties amid ongoing global trade tensions. The deal was signed by India’s

The German Federal Government has announced plans to modernise tax advice and reduce bureaucracy through the Ninth Act Amending the Tax Advisory Act, aimed at expanding advisory services for citizens while simplifying regulatory requirements. The

Brazil and Germany announced plans to intensify negotiations on a new income tax treaty during their Joint Declaration on the 3rd German-Brazilian Intergovernmental Consultations in Hanover on 20 April 2026. The proposed agreement aims to boost

Denmark expanded its economic engagement with India on 8 April 2026 with the launch of the Indian Danish Chamber of Commerce (IDCC) in New Delhi, aiming to strengthen trade, investment and business linkages ahead of the anticipated ratification of

India has increased windfall taxes on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and diesel exports, following a further rise in global oil prices since the levy was first introduced on 26 March. According to notifications from the Ministry of Finance and the

Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) has published a draft bill to update the list of jurisdictions covered under the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (CRS MCAA). The bill