Germany-India: Social security agreement to enter into force

The German Federal Ministry of Finance has released updated VAT registration forms for non-resident businesses, along with revised annexes and guidance notes, replacing versions issued in 2021 and 2023. The forms, published in July 2026, are

Bahrain and India have held the first round of negotiations for an income tax treaty, marking the start of discussions on what would be the first such agreement between the two countries. According to a recent statement by the Indian ambassador

Mauritius' Cabinet approved regulations to bring into force the 2024 Protocol amending the India, Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). The amending protocol updates the treaty preamble to emphasise the elimination of double

After a quiet start, the week in UK trade policy was defined by a massive mid-week surge of activity. The dominant events were a significant liberalisation for Indian agricultural goods, with hundreds of new 0% duties taking effect, and a swift

India's Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) has issued Notification No. 88/2026 on 16 July 2026, confirming that the Protocol amending the 2013 income tax treaty with Sri Lanka entered into force on 19 June 2026. The amending protocol

Germany's government has unveiled an ambitious 26-point package aimed at strengthening the country's response to tax evasion, financial crime and illicit financial activity through tougher sanctions, enhanced enforcement powers and greater use of