DTA between Singapore and Germany under Renegotiation

09 October, 2012

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

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Austria and Romania signed a DTA Protocol

04 October, 2012

On October 1, 2012, Austria and Romania signed a Protocol to the double taxation agreement (DTA) between the two countries to add provisions for the exchange of tax information in line with international

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Austria and Montenegro initialled a DTA

02 October, 2012

According to media reports, on September 19, 2012, Austria and Montenegro initialled a double taxation agreement

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DTA between Portugal and Uruguay enters into force

27 September, 2012

According to media reports, the double taxation agreement (DTA) signed between Portugal and Uruguay on November 30, 2009, entered into force on September 13,

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DTA between Czech Republic and Luxembourg under negotiations

26 September, 2012

The Czech Republic and Luxembourg are to hold a second round of negotiations towards a double taxation agreement (DTA) over a four-day period beginning on October 2,

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France Clarifies New Corporate E Filing Rules

21 September, 2012

On 21 September 2012, the French finance ministry has published details of the new Internet reporting procedures and obligations for all companies in France subject to corporation tax. Irrespective of the amount of turnover, all companies in France

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Finland: Outlines Tax Changes

20 September, 2012

On 20 September 2012 it was reported that the Finnish finance ministry has recently published the country’s 2013 budget review, detailing the government’s tax plans for next year. The government plans to implement tough tax measures to

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France May Ease Proposed 75% Income Tax

11 September, 2012

It was reported on 11 September 2012 that, determined to ensure that the measure does not lead to a massive exodus of top executives, the French government now plans to soften conditions for its 75% tax on top earners, although the final decisions

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United States and Belgium have agreed to expand the scope of their DTA

30 August, 2012

The US tax authority, the Internal Revenue Service, announced on August 20, 2012, that the United States and Belgium have agreed to expand the scope of their 2006 double taxation agreement (DTA) to also include taxes imposed at municipal level in

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Ukraine’s Cabinet approves the signing of a DTA with Ireland

22 August, 2012

On August 15, 2012, Ukraine's Cabinet approved the signing of a double taxation agreement (DTA) between Ukraine and

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DTAs between Portugal, East Timor and Panama ratified by Portugal

15 August, 2012

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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UK: Google under Fire for UK Tax liability

14 August, 2012

It has been published on 14 August 2012 that Google bosses could be hauled before the UK parliament to answer questions on the technology giant's tax affairs, as concerns mount over revelations about the company's low corporate tax bills. According

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Italy achieves increased tax revenues in first half 2012

09 August, 2012

Following the tax increases which formed the major part of recent packages intended to reduce Italy’s fiscal deficit, it was perhaps unsurprising when the Italian Economy and Finance Ministry was able to announce that tax revenues in the first

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Bulgaria approves draft DTA initialled with Switzerland

08 August, 2012

On July 25, 2012, the government of Bulgaria approved the draft double taxation agreement (DTA) initialled between Bulgaria and Switzerland on November 28,

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Spain ratifies the pending DTA and accompanying Protocol with Germany

08 August, 2012

Spain on July 30, 2012, published an Order in its Official Gazette ratifying the pending double taxation agreement (DTA) and an accompanying Protocol signed between Spain and Germany on February 3,

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DTA between Germany and Turkey enters into force

07 August, 2012

The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the double taxation agreement (DTA) signed between Germany and Turkey on September 19, 2011, entered into force on August 1, 2012, following the completion of both nations' ratification

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French Senators Axe Tax Break for Overtime Hours

30 July, 2012

It has been published on 30 July 2012 that, within the framework of its examination of the country’s second 2012 supplementary finance bill, the French Senate has abolished the tax exemption applicable to overtime hours in France, a measure

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Draft DTA between Germany and the Philippines agreed

26 July, 2012

The government of the Philippines has confirmed that a draft double taxation agreement (DTA) between Germany and the Philippines was agreed at a fourth round of negotiations held on July 20, 2012. It has been agreed the pact will be signed in early

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