Dubai and China: first Chinese issuer to list a bond on an exchange in the Middle East

02 December, 2014

China has issued an RMB 1bn three-year bond on NASDAQ Dubai. The Agriculture Bank of China (ABC), China's third largest bank by assets, became the first Chinese issuer to list a bond on an exchange in the Middle East. The Emirate's stylish financial

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DTA between Japan and UAE

01 December, 2014

Japan and United Arab Emirates signed an Income Tax Treaty (2013) on 24 November 2014 and will be applicable from January 1, 2015. Details of the treaty will be reported

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Protocol to treaty between- Singapore and UAE  

04 November, 2014

Singapore and the United Arab Emirates signed an amending protocol to the Singapore - United Arab Emirates Income Tax Treaty (1995) on 31 October 2014, in Singapore. Additional information will be informed

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Luxembourg-UAE signs a protocol to amend the Double Tax Agreement

01 November, 2014

The Luxembourg and the UAE have signed a protocol to amend the existing double tax agreement among them. The withholding tax rate on dividends, interest, and royalties has not been changed in the amendment. The protocol revises provisions in the

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Income Tax Treaty Negotiations between Australia and UAE

27 October, 2014

The progress of income tax treaty negotiations between Australia and U.A.E were discussed recently, between Australian Treasurer and United Arab Emirates minister of state for financial affairs, on following issues: trade and investment

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Slovenia-UAE Income Tax Treaty entered into force

27 October, 2014

The Income Tax Treaty between Slovenia and United Arab Emirates has entered into force on 27 August 2014 and it usually applies from 1 January

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Approval of a pending protocol between Poland and U.A.E

27 October, 2014

The pending protocol was approved by United Arab Emirates Cabinet on 12  October, 2014. This pending protocol replaces the treaty articles on directors' fees and exchange of information and adds a new limitation on benefits article. The protocol

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DTA between Uruguay and United Arab Emirates signed

27 October, 2014

On  10 October 2014 an Income Tax Treaty signed between Uruguay and United Arab Emirates. The treaty will enter into force after the exchange of ratification instruments are in

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DTA between Hungary and UAE entered into force

26 October, 2014

The DTA between Hungary and United Arab Emirates entered into force on 4 October 2014 and will applicable from 1 January

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Latvia and the United Arab Emirates- Air Services Agreement

26 October, 2014

Air services agreement was signed between Latvia and the United Arab Emirates. The agreement proposes to establish a legal framework to remove the double taxation of international airlines from the two countries. The agreement was signed in New York

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U.A.E-Japan Income Tax Treaty ratified

26 September, 2014

The Income Tax Treaty between Japan and United Arab Emirates has been ratified by way of Decree No. 70/2014. Further details of the treaty will be reported

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Slovenia-U.A.E Income Tax Treaty ratified

26 September, 2014

The Income Tax Treaty between United Arab Emirates and the Slovenia has been ratified by the way of Decree No. 72/2014. Further details of the treaty will be reported

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UAE-Hungary Income Tax Treaty ratified

26 September, 2014

According to the Decree No. 73/2014, the Income Tax Treaty between United Arab Emirates and Hungary has been ratified. The treaty has entered into force on 4 October 2014 and this will be effective from 1 January 2015. The further detail information

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UAE-Benin Tax Treaty ratified

26 September, 2014

According to Decree No. 71/2014, the tax treaty between United Arab Emirates and Benin has been signed on 4 March 2013. Detail information of the treaty will be reported

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UAE-Barbados Income Tax Treaty signed

24 September, 2014

The Income Tax Treaty between Barbados and the United Arab Emirates has been signed on 24 September 2014. Further details of the treaty will be reported

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Albania-UAE Income and Capital Tax Treaty has been ratified

12 September, 2014

The Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Albania and United Arab Emirates has been ratified on June 19, 2014 by the Albanian Parliament by way of Law No. 61/2014 as released in the Official Gazette No. 109 of July 11, 2014. Further details will be

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US: Treasury Department republishes list of boycott countries that result in restriction of US tax benefits

28 August, 2014

The list of countries that requires cooperation with, or participation in, an international boycott as a condition of doing business has been republished by the US Treasury Department. The countries listed are Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar,

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Poland-UAE: Income and Capital Tax Treaty modified by Poland

25 August, 2014

According to Law No. 1109 of 26 June 2014, the Income and Capital Tax Treaty (1993) between Poland and United Arab Emirates has modified by Poland and it was signed on December 11, 2013. According to the declaration of Polish Government confirms its

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