Cyprus and UAE Tax treaty entered into force

06 June, 2014

The income tax treaty between Cyprus and UAE became effective as of 1 January 2014. The treaty was signed on April 02, 2013. Under the treaty, there is no withholding tax on interest, royalties and dividends. Capital gains from the disposal of

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Mexico-UAE: Income Tax Treaty ratified by Mexico

03 June, 2014

Mexico has ratified the income tax treaty between Mexico and the United Arab Emirates on May 26, 2014 which was signed on November 20, 2012 by way of Presidential

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UAE: No Tax for Individual Income

09 March, 2014

The UAE Finance Minister has confirmed that, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) does not plan to initiate an income tax for individuals. The country is however exploring the possibility of taxing companies and introducing fees for newly introduced

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Greece ratifies DTA with UAE

23 February, 2014

On February 4, 2014, Greece completed its domestic ratification procedures, in respect of the double taxation agreement (DTA) signed with the United Arab Emirates, publishing a notice in its Official

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Treaty between Slovenia and United Arab Emirates signed

04 November, 2013

It is reported that Slovenia and the United Arab Emirates signed a tax treaty on 12 October 2013, during the annual meeting of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund in Washington D.C. The treaty is expected to further the development

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United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi issues a decree establishing a financial free zone

29 April, 2013

The free zone is expected to be set up along the same lines as the financial free zone in Dubai and will help Abu Dhabi to compete as a financial centre with Dubai and other jurisdictions in the region such as Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The free zone

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UAE and Kenya Sign DTA

07 July, 2011

On 7 July 2011 it was reported that the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance has announced the signing of an agreement with the Republic of Kenya on the avoidance of double taxation on

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