Spain: Cabinet approves the ratification of income tax treaty with Qatar
On October 11, 2017, the Spanish Council of Ministers approved the ratification of the pending income tax treaty with Qatar. The treaty was signed on 10 September 2015 and is the first of its kind between the two countries and will enter into force
See MoreUkraine and Turkey sign protocol to convention on avoidance of double taxation
On 9 October 2017, a protocol was signed between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Turkey on amendments to the Convention for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of tax evasion with regard to taxes on
See MoreUAE: DTA signs with Maldives
The Maldives and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have a long history of bilateral ties, based on friendship, common understanding and mutual benefits for the progress and prosperity of both countries and peoples. An Agreement was signed on October 17,
See MoreUAE: Free Zones not VAT free automatically
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Free Zones have been confirmed as not profiting from automatic VAT free status on the introduction of the new indirect tax from January 1, 2018. There are more than 40 Free Zones in the UAE. It generally locates at ports,
See MoreTIEA between Finland and the U.A.E. enters into force
On 13 October 2017, the tax information exchange agreement between Finland and the United Arab Emirates entered into force. The agreement was signed on 27 March 2016. The agreement is the first of its kind between the two countries and applies to
See MoreCyprus and Jordan agree to negotiate DTA
On 10 October 2017, during a meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Jordan and Cyprus, Ayman Safadi and Ioannis Kasoulides, emphasized the importance of concluding an agreement to avoid double taxation and an aviation agreement between the two
See MoreSouth Africa: SARS publishes public notice on the submission of CbC report
On 13 October 2017, the South African Revenue Service published the public notice on the submission of Country-by-Country (CbC) report, Master file, and Local file information returns under the external business requirements specification (BRS). A
See MoreTurkey: Commission accepts a proposal of corporate tax hike
A parliamentary commission accepted a proposal on October 13, 2017 to extend a planned corporate tax rise from 20% to 22% for all companies instead of just financial institutions. The increased corporation tax will set for the years 2018 to
See MoreMorocco ratifies amended DTA protocol with Bahrain
On 30 August 2017, Morocco has ratified the amending protocol of Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Bahrain and that was signed on 22 April
See MoreMorocco ratifies DTA with Ethiopia
On 30 August 2017, Morocco has ratified the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Ethiopia and that was signed on 19 November
See MoreMorocco ratifies DTA with Ghana
On 30 August 2017, Morocco has ratified the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Ghana and that was signed on 17 February
See MoreMorocco ratifies DTA with Madagascar
On 30 August 2017, Morocco has ratified the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Madagascar and that was signed on 18 November
See MoreMorocco ratifies DTA with Rwanda
Morocco has ratified the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) on August 30, 2017, with Rwanda and that was signed on 19 October
See MoreMorocco ratifies DTA with South Sudan
On August 30, 2017, Morocco has ratified the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with South Sudan and that was signed on 1 February
See MoreSaudi Arabia: Royal Decree on amendment to the Income tax law issued
The government of Saudi Arabia issued Royal Decree No. M/131 on 20 September 2017 modifying certain articles of the Income Tax Law (ITL). The most important amendments brought by the Royal Decree are as follows: -Shares in domestic corporations held
See MoreUAE: Penalties for noncompliance with VAT Law
The Council of Ministers adopted new fines and penalty fees for non-compliance with Value Added Tax (VAT) Law on October 2, 2017. These fines are imposed on businesses that don’t follow the new rules. Penalties for failing to follow to tax laws
See MoreMorocco: DTA signs with Zambia
On October 11, 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Morocco and Zambia was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in
See MorePakistan approves updating tax treaties with Sri Lanka, Nepal, France, Tunisia, Morocco, and Portugal
On 10 October 2017, the federal cabinet has granted approval to amend existing conventions on avoidance of double taxation treaties with Sri Lanka, Nepal, France, Portugal, Tunisia and Morocco for avoiding double taxation and the prevention of
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