On 15 January 2018, the Japanese Ministry of Finance issued a press release announcing that the Government of Japan and the Government of the Republic of Iceland signed the Convention between Japan and Iceland for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance in Reykjavik.
Taiwan: MoF announces Safe harbor exemption
Related Posts
Japan, Czech Republic agree on new income tax treaty
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 13 March 2026 that officials from Japan and the Czech Republic have successfully concluded negotiations and agreed in principle on a new income tax treaty. The agreement was initialled by both parties
Read MoreIceland: Court of Appeals rule taxpayers must prove arm’s length pricing in related-party deals
The Icelandic Court of Appeals (Landsréttur) upheld the ruling of the District Court of ReykjavÃk in Iceland’s first transfer pricing case (No. 213/2025) on 19 February 2026. The court confirmed that taxpayers must prove that related-party
Read MoreJapan: Cabinet introduces Side-by-Side Package in 2026 tax reform bill
Japan’s Cabinet has submitted the 2026 tax reform package to the National Diet of Japan, proposing amendments to global minimum tax rules, income tax provisions and consumption tax regulations. The bill updates Japan’s global minimum tax
Read MoreJapan, Ukraine negotiate to update IPA
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 20 February 2026 that the fourth round of negotiations with Ukraine on revising the Investment Protection Agreement (2015) took place from 17 to 19 February 2026. Both parties committed to
Read MoreBosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland hold negotiations for income tax treaty
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland held talks on 18 February 2026 to review bilateral relations. The meeting marked the start of preparations for negotiating an
Read MoreIMF Report Looks at the Fiscal Policy of Japan
On 17 February 2026 the IMF issued a report following consultations with Japan under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The report notes that Japan’s economic growth has been resilient following the global economic shocks, but this
Read More