Switzerland’s Federal Council adopted five double tax agreements
On November 21, 2012, Switzerland's Federal Council adopted five double tax agreements, with Slovenia, Turkmenistan, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Peru, and forwarded them to parliament for its
See MoreSwitzerland Adopts Multiple DTAs
The Swiss Federal Department of Finance (FDF) has announced on 23 November 2012 that the Federal Council has adopted five more double taxation agreements (DTAs) regarding taxes on income and on capital and submitted them to parliament for
See MoreDTA between Taiwan and Germany has entered into force
The Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on November 20, 2012, that the double taxation agreement (DTA) between Taiwan and Germany has entered into force following the conclusion of both nations' domestic ratification procedures on
See MoreDTA between India and the UK
The UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs, has confirmed that a Protocol to the double taxation agreement (DTA) between India and the UK was signed on October 30,
See MoreDTA between Canada and Hong Kong
According to the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department, on November 11, 2012, Hong Kong and Canada signed a comprehensive
See MoreIreland: New DTAs with Thailand and Ukraine
The Irish tax authority has confirmed in a recent update that the nation has concluded negotiations towards new double taxation agreements (DTAs) with Thailand and Ukraine, and towards revised agreements with Belgium and
See MoreSingapore and Poland Sign Enhanced DTA
On November 4, 2012, Singapore and Poland signed an enhanced double taxation agreement (DTA), which also incorporates the internationally-agreed standard for exchange of information for tax purposes. The DTA was signed on the occasion of the visit
See MoreNew Zealand and Malaysia sign a Protocol to add tax information exchange
On November 6, 2012, New Zealand and Malaysia signed a Protocol to add tax information exchange provisions to their existing double taxation agreement
See MoreNew Zealand and Samoa agreed to open negotiations towards a DTA
Representatives from New Zealand and Samoa agreed to open negotiations towards the conclusion of a double taxation agreement (DTA) in meetings during the week ending October 21,
See MoreCzech Republic and Pakistan initial a DTA
On October 19, 2012, according to media reports, the Czech Republic and Pakistan initialled a double taxation agreement
See MoreSingapore and Jersey Sign DTA
On October 17, 2012, Singapore and Jersey signed a double taxation agreement (DTA), which also incorporates the internationally-agreed standard for the exchange of information for tax purposes. The signing ceremony took place at the Singapore High
See MoreGermany and Singapore have agreed to sign a Protocol to amend their existing DTA
Germany and Singapore have agreed to sign a Protocol to amend their existing double taxation agreement (DTA) to incorporate tax information exchange
See MoreDTA between Singapore and Germany under Renegotiation
Germany's Finance Minister, Wolfgang Schauble has announced that the renegotiation of the Singapore-Germany double taxation agreement (DTA) will be pursued during meetings scheduled for the week ending October 14, 2012, to expand tax information
See MoreIndia: Reduces tax rate on foreign borrowings
The Indian government has lowered the taxes charged on money borrowed by Indian companies in foreign currency. The changes are included in Finance Act 2012, which amends section 115A of the Income Tax Act and inserts a new section, 194LC, in the
See MoreIsle of Man and Singapore Sign DTA
On September 21, 2012, Singapore and the Isle of Man signed a double taxation agreement which also incorporates the internationally-agreed standard for the exchange of information for tax purposes. The signing ceremony took place at the Singapore
See MoreIndia: Approves investor tax relief scheme
India's Finance Minister Shri. P. Chidambaram has approved a new tax relief scheme targeted at first time retail investors in the securities market. The Rajiv Gandhi Equity Saving Scheme (RGESS) will provide tax benefits to those investing up to
See MoreAustralian Parliament Passes Fund Manager Tax Reforms
The Australian government has loosened the tax requirements on the financial services industry in an effort to remove any barriers to the use of Australian fund managers by international investors. The Tax Laws Amendment (Investment Manager Regime)
See MoreDTAs between Portugal, East Timor and Panama ratified by Portugal
According to Portugal's Official Gazette, the double taxation agreements (DTAs) signed between Portugal and East Timor, and Portugal and Panama were ratified by Portugal on August 9,
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