Azerbaijan and Malta On 29 April 2016, an income and capital tax treaty between Azerbaijan and Malta was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Baku.
Bahrain and Egypt On 26 April 2016, an income tax treaty between Bahrain and Egypt was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Cairo. Once in force and effective, the new treaty will replace the existing DTA of 1997.
Bahrain and Morocco On 22 April 2016, Bahrain signed an amending protocol of income tax treaty with Morocco for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Manama.
Germany and Netherlands On 22 April 2016, the German Federal Council approved the amending protocol of income tax treaty with Netherlands that was signed on 11 January 2016, for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Finland and Germany On 22 April 2016, Finland ratified the income tax treaty with Germany for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. Once in force and effective, the new treaty will replace the existing DTA of 1979.
Czech Republic and Chile On 20 April 2016, the Czech Senate approved the income and capital tax treaty with Chile for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Czech Republic and Iran On 20 April 2016, the President of Iran signed a law ratifying the income tax treaty with Czech Republic for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Italy and Switzerland On 20 April 2016, the Italian Senate approved the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty with Switzerland that was signed on 23 February 2015, for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Jersey and UAE On 20 April 2016, an income tax treaty between Jersey and the United Arab Emirates was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Dubai.
Ethiopia and Ireland On 19 April 2016, the Ethiopian House of People’s Representatives approved the income tax treaty with Ireland for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Ethiopia and Netherlands On 19 April 2016, the Ethiopian House of People’s Representatives approved the income tax treaty and the amending protocol with Netherlands that was signed on 18 August 2014 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
UAE and Andorra On 17 April 2016, the United Arab Emirates’ cabinet approved the income tax treaty with Andorra that was signed on 28 July 2015.
UAE and Mauritania On 17 April 2016, the United Arab Emirates’ cabinet approved the income tax treaty with Mauritania that was signed on 21 October 2015.
UAE and Romania On 17 April 2016, the United Arab Emirates’ cabinet approved the income tax treaty with Romania for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. Once in force and effective, the new treaty will replace the existing DTA of 1993.
UAE and Senegal On 17 April 2016, the United Arab Emirates’ cabinet approved the income tax treaty with Senegal that was signed on 22 October 2015.
Ethiopia and Korea (Dem.) On 14 April 2016, the Ethiopian House of People’s Representatives approved the income tax treaty with Korea (Dem.) that was signed on 6 December 2012.
Ethiopia and Portugal On 14 April 2016, the Ethiopian House of People’s Representatives approved the income tax treaty with Portugal for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia On 14 April 2016, the Ethiopian House of People’s Representatives approved the income tax treaty with Saudi Arabia for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
UAE and United Kingdom On 12 April 2016, a tax treaty between the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Dubai.
China and Russia On 9 April 2016, the amending protocol between China and Russia was entered into force that was signed on 8 May 2015. This treaty and the amending protocol will apply from 1 January 2017. From this date, the new treaty and the protocol will replace the existing DTA of 1994.
Egypt and Saudi Arabia On 8 April 2016, an income tax treaty between Egypt and Saudi Arabia was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Cairo.
Finland and Spain On 8 April 2016, Finland ratified the income tax treaty with Spain for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. Once in force and effective, the new treaty will replace the existing DTA of 1967.
Switzerland and Liechtenstein On 7 April 2016, the parliament of Liechtenstein approved the income and capital tax treaty with Switzerland. Once in force and effective, the new treaty will replace the existing DTA of 1995.
Jordan and UAE On 6 April 2016, an income tax treaty between Jordan and the United Arab Emirates was signed. This treaty was signed in the Joint Annual Meeting of Arab Financial Institutions, in Manama, Bahrain.
Cyprus and Ukraine On 5 April 2016, the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers approved the amending protocol of income tax treaty with Cyprus that was signed on 11 December 2015, for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. This protocol has been submitted to the Ukrainian parliament for ratification.
Morocco and Slovenia On 5 April 2016, an income tax treaty between Morocco and Slovenia was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Morocco.
China and Germany On 5 April 2016, the income and capital tax treaty between China and Germany was entered into force for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. This treaty will apply from 1 January 2017. From this date, the new treaty will replaces the existing DTA of 1985.
Macedonia and UAE According to published Official Gazette No. 63 of 1 April 2016, Macedonia has ratified the income tax treaty with United Arab Emirates for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Chile and Uruguay On 1 April 2016, an income and capital tax treaty between Chile and Uruguay was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Montevideo.
Bahrain and China On 1 April 2016, the amending protocol of income tax treaty between Bahrain and China was entered into force that was signed on 16 September 2013. This protocol will apply from 1 January 2017.
Georgia and Korea (Rep.) On 31 March 2016, an income tax treaty between Georgia and Korea (Rep.) was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Korea (Rep.).
Poland and Ethiopia On 31 March 2016, the Polish lower chamber of parliament adopted a law ratifying the income tax treaty with Ethiopia for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. This treaty has been sent to the Senate for further approval.
Poland and Sri Lanka On 31 March 2016, the Polish lower chamber of parliament adopted a law ratifying the income tax treaty with Sri Lanka for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. This treaty has been sent to the Senate for further approval. Once in force and effective, the new treaty will replace the existing DTA of 1980.
Jordan and UAE On 30 March 2016, the cabinet of Ministers of Jordan authorized the signing of the initialed income tax treaty with the United Arab Emirates for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Albania and Switzerland On 24 March 2016, Albania ratified the amending protocol of income tax treaty with Switzerland that was signed on 9 September 2015, by way of Law No. 26/2016, as published in Official Gazette No. 52 of 5 April 2016.
Algeria and Saudi Arabia On 1 March 2016, the income and capital tax treaty between Algeria and Saudi Arabia was entered into force for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. This treaty will apply from 1 January 2017.
Jordan and Saudi Arabia On 21 February 2016, the Council of Ministers of Jordan authorized the signing of the initialed income tax treaty with Saudi Arabia for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Egypt and Kuwait On 17 February 2016, the Kuwaiti cabinet approved the income tax treaty with Egypt for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. Once in force and effective, the new treaty will replace the existing DTA of 2004.
Saudi Arabia and Macedonia On 1 February 2016, the Saudi Arabian cabinet approved the income tax treaty with Macedonia for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.