Tax Treaty Signed between Morocco and Serbia

27 October, 2014

On 6th June 2013, the Morocco and Serbia tax treaty was signed in Belgrade. The treaty provides: Dividends, interest, and royalties are taxable at a rate of 10 %. 10% business rate on business profits in some circumstances Credit methods are

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Income Tax Treaty Negotiations between Australia and UAE

27 October, 2014

The progress of income tax treaty negotiations between Australia and U.A.E were discussed recently, between Australian Treasurer and United Arab Emirates minister of state for financial affairs, on following issues: trade and investment

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Slovenia-UAE Income Tax Treaty entered into force

27 October, 2014

The Income Tax Treaty between Slovenia and United Arab Emirates has entered into force on 27 August 2014 and it usually applies from 1 January

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Approval of a pending protocol between Poland and U.A.E

27 October, 2014

The pending protocol was approved by United Arab Emirates Cabinet on 12  October, 2014. This pending protocol replaces the treaty articles on directors' fees and exchange of information and adds a new limitation on benefits article. The protocol

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DTA between Uruguay and United Arab Emirates signed

27 October, 2014

On  10 October 2014 an Income Tax Treaty signed between Uruguay and United Arab Emirates. The treaty will enter into force after the exchange of ratification instruments are in

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Income Tax Treaty between Kuwait and Lithuania

26 October, 2014

The Kuwait and Lithuania income tax treaty was signed on April 18, 2013.The treaty will enter into force after both countries exchange ratification instruments. The requirements of the treaty will apply from 1st January, 2015 after the agreement

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DTA between Hungary and UAE entered into force

26 October, 2014

The DTA between Hungary and United Arab Emirates entered into force on 4 October 2014 and will applicable from 1 January

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Latvia and the United Arab Emirates- Air Services Agreement

26 October, 2014

Air services agreement was signed between Latvia and the United Arab Emirates. The agreement proposes to establish a legal framework to remove the double taxation of international airlines from the two countries. The agreement was signed in New York

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DTA between Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia approved by Azerbaijan

24 October, 2014

Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia have signed a protocol for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and property. Azerbaijan ratified the treaty on 30 September

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South Africa: Finance Minister is Looking At Tax Rises Next Year

24 October, 2014

When presenting the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement on 22 October 2014 South Africa's Finance Minister gave a warning that, with decreasing tax collections this year, further revenue raising measures will be required in the budget for 2015. The

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Kenya ratifies the Double Tax Treaty with South Africa

22 October, 2014

The Income Tax Treaty between Kenya and South Africa has been ratified on the basis of Legal Notice No. 141 in the Kenyan Official Gazette on 10 October

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Nigeria: Tax Authority imposes interest on unpaid taxes

21 October, 2014

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued a public notice entitled “Administration of penalty and interest rate regimes under the Companies Income Tax (CIT) Act, CAPS C21, LFN 2004” and FIRS imposes 10% and 15% penalty and interest

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Hong Kong and South Africa Sign Comprehensive Double Taxation Agreement (CDTA)

18 October, 2014

Hong Kong and South Africa have signed an agreement, on 17 October 2014, for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. This agreement sets out clearly the allocation of taxing rights

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Nigeria: Notice for taxation of investment income gained by pioneer companies

15 October, 2014

The Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) in Nigeria has issued a clarification notice regarding the taxation of investment income in the nature of dividends, interest, royalties, and rent earned by pioneer companies is subject to 10% withholding

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Nigeria: Preparing for transfer pricing audit

15 October, 2014

A transfer pricing declaration and disclosure form will be the first returns filed in compliance with Nigeria’s transfer pricing regulations if returns of taxpayers having a December 2014 accounting year-end. By filing these returns, Nigeria’s

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Saudi Arabia: Electronic filing update

15 October, 2014

Monthly withholding tax return (Form Q7), will no longer be accepted at the Department of Zakat and Income Tax (“DZIT”). The return must be filed electronically and effective as early as possible. Organizations filing for monthly withholding tax

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South Africa: SARS Reminds Employers Of ETI Refund Process

08 October, 2014

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has reminded employers that the legislation that set up the Employment Tax Incentive from January 1 this year also includes a refund process. The Employment Tax Incentive Act and the draft amendments to this

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South Africa and Lesotho revised Double Tax Treaty (DTA)

02 October, 2014

South Africa and Lesotho signed a double tax treaty on September 18, 2014 to replace the one that has been effective since

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