The agreement will take effect after the exchange of their ratification instruments.
Hong Kong and the Maldives signed an income tax treaty on 26 May 2025.
The agreement aims to eliminate double taxation on income taxes and prevent tax evasion and avoidance between Hong Kong and the Maldives, which is a jurisdiction participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.
The treaty will take effect after the exchange of their ratification instruments.
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