Japan’s Ministry of Finance has confirmed that the income tax treaty with Greece will take effect on 5 December 2024.

The exchange of diplomatic notes between Japan and Greece for the entry into force of the ā€œConvention between Japan and the Hellenic Republic for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidanceā€ took place in Athens.

The treaty was signed on 1 November 2023 and is a firstĀ  between the two countries.