Estonia’s parliament approved a draft DTA with Cyprus
According to media reports, Estonia's parliament on June 7, 2012, approved a draft double taxation agreement (DTA), and an accompanying Protocol, signed between Estonia and
See MoreEstonia’s parliament approved a draft DTA with Cyprus
According to media reports, Estonia's parliament on June 7, 2012, approved a draft double taxation agreement (DTA), and an accompanying Protocol, signed between Estonia and
See MoreFinland: Deductibility of interest limitations
On 13 June 2012 it was published that the Finnish Government has released a draft regarding a bill to limit the deductibility of interest expenses in business taxation. The goal of this proposed regulation is to secure Finland’s tax base and to
See MoreDTA between Portugal and Norway will enter into force
According to the Norwegian government, the double taxation agreement (DTA) between Portugal and Norway, signed on March 10, 2011, will enter into force on June 15,
See MoreDTA between Lithuania and Morocco under negotiations
According to media reports, Lithuania and Morocco held a second round of double taxation agreement (DTA) negotiations from October 29-November 2,
See MoreDouble Taxation Convention between UK and Liechtenstein
A first-time comprehensive Double Taxation Convention between the UK and the Principality of Liechtenstein was signed in London on 11 June 2012 by the Exchequer Secretary to the UK Treasury and the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein. Together with the
See MoreLuxembourg and Lebanon Near DTA Conclusion
It was reported on 11 June 2012 that Luxembourg’s Economy Minister has recently conducted a working visit to Lebanon to promote economic relations between the two countries. During the course of his visit, the Luxembourg minister held talks with
See MoreItaly- Recent developments on MAPs
The ITA released on 5 June 2012 Circular 21/E/2012, to provide guidance to local tax offices on the application of Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAPs). According to the Circular the rules governing the MAP process have to be found in the respective
See MoreDanish parliament approves the DTA signed between Denmark and Hungary
According to media reports on May 24, 2012 the Danish parliament has approved the double taxation agreement (DTA) that was signed between Denmark and Hungary on 27 April
See MoreDenmark’s parliament approved two bills regarding DTA
On May 24, 2012, Denmark's parliament approved two bills that would ratify the double taxation agreement (DTA) signed between Denmark and Hungary, and a Protocol amending the DTA signed between Denmark and
See MoreProtocol signed between Latvia and Georgia on DTA
On 29th May 2012, Latvia and Georgia signed a Protocol amending their existing Double Tax
See MoreUK: Tax Calculator App Launched
On 30 May 2012 it was reported that a new mobile phone application launched by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will allow UK taxpayers to calculate how much tax they pay and how the government spends it. The app hints at the type of information which
See MoreSlovakia Unveils Special Bank Tax Plans
Slovakia’s Prime Minister has recently announced plans to introduce a special windfall tax on banks and to extend the existing tax on banking deposits, as part of government efforts to reduce the budget deficit. The Government plans to introduce a
See MoreLithuania ratifies the DTA signed with India
Lithuania on May 4, 2012 ratified the double taxation agreement (DTA) the nation signed with
See MoreSingapore and Portugal Sign TIE Protocol
A protocol to the existing double taxation agreement (DTA) between Singapore and Portugal was signed on May 28, 2012, and will enter into force after the completion of ratification procedures by both countries. The protocol was signed in Singapore
See MoreAustria and Cyprus signed a Protocol to amend their existing DTA
According to the Austrian government, Austria and Cyprus signed a Protocol to amend their existing 1990 double taxation agreement (DTA) on May 21,
See MoreOman and the Czech Republic to begin negotiations towards a bilateral DTA
On June 5, 2012, Oman and the Czech Republic will begin negotiations towards a bilateral double taxation agreement (DTA), the Czech Embassy in Riyadh has
See MoreCanada and Poland signed a Protocol to amend the existing DTA
On May 14, 2012, Canada and Poland signed a Protocol to amend the existing 1987 double taxation agreement (DTA). The Protocol in particular lowers the rates of withholding tax applicable under the
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