DTA between Ukraine and Cyprus
On November 5, 2012, Ukraine's Cabinet approved the signature of a draft double taxation agreement (DTA) with
See MoreMalta to Amend SICAV Reporting Rules
On 30 October 2012 it has been published that the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has announced a number of legislative proposals to update the reporting requirements for Collective Investment Schemes. Presently there is a disparity in the
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 MoreTIEA signed between Iceland and San Marino to enter into force
According to media reports, the tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) signed between Iceland and San Marino in 2010 will enter into force on November 3,
See MoreNorway Unveils ‘Neutral’ 2013 Budget
It was reported on 11 October 2012 that Norway has unveiled its 2013 budget ahead of next year’s elections, including less fiscal stimulus than previously expected. As part of its 2013 budget, Norway is set to double its carbon taxes on oil firms
See MoreAustria and Montenegro initialled a DTA
According to media reports, on September 19, 2012, Austria and Montenegro initialled a double taxation agreement
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 MoreUkraine’s Cabinet approves the signing of a DTA with Ireland
On August 15, 2012, Ukraine's Cabinet approved the signing of a double taxation agreement (DTA) between Ukraine and
See MoreBulgaria approves draft DTA initialled with Switzerland
On July 25, 2012, the government of Bulgaria approved the draft double taxation agreement (DTA) initialled between Bulgaria and Switzerland on November 28,
See MoreRussia: Polymetal Loses Transfer Pricing Dispute
On 1 August 2012 it was published that the Supreme Arbitration Court of Russia has recently ordered Polymetal International, a Russian gold and silver producer, to pay RUB883m in additional taxes, penalties and interest as part of a transfer pricing
See MoreHungarian government approves a draft DTA with Bahrain
According to media reports, the Hungarian government on July 19, 2012, announced that it has approved a draft double taxation agreement (DTA) with
See MoreLiechtenstein and Japan Sign TIEA
It was reported on 10 July 2012 that Liechtenstein’s Prime Minister and Japan’s ambassador have recently signed in Vaduz a bilateral tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) in accordance with the Organization for Economic Cooperation 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 MoreTIEA between Hungary and Kazakhstan
On 4th May 2012, Hungary and Kazakhstan signed a Tax information exchange
See MoreRussia Lines Up Heavy Crude Export Tax Relief
On 9 March 2012 it was reported that the Russian government is considering the introduction of a significant new tax concession to make expensive extra-heavy crude extraction and refinement projects more viable, to boost the nation's export
See MoreRussia- Introduces new Transfer Pricing Rules
New Federal Law FZ-227 of 18 July 2011 which enacted comprehensive transfer pricing rules entered into force on 1 January 2012. According to the new Law, companies falling under the scope of transfer pricing rules will be obligated to disclose
See MoreRevised DTA between Germany and Switzerland entered into force
The revised double taxation agreement (DTA) between Switzerland and Germany has now entered into force following a recent exchange of the instruments of ratification. The revision of the existing DTA between the two countries was signed on October
See MoreDTA with Taiwan has been recognized by Switzerland
Switzerland’s Federal Council has recently recognized the double taxation agreement (DTA) of October 8, 2007 with Chinese Taipei (Taiwan). The federal act on the recognition of private agreements for the avoidance of double taxation of June 17,
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