Sweden and United Kingdom | On 31 December 2015, the income tax treaty between Sweden and United Kingdom was entered into force. From this date, the new treaty replaced the existing DTA of 1983. |
Japan and Qatar | On 30 December 2015, the income tax treaty between Japan and Qatar was entered into force for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. This treaty was applied from 1 January 2016. From this date, the new treaty replaced the existing DTA of 2009. |
Germany and Uzbekistan | On 29 December 2015, the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty between Germany and Uzbekistan was entered into force that was signed on 14 October 2014 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. The protocol was applied from 1 January 2016. |
Senegal and Portugal | On 28 December 2015, the parliament of Senegal 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. |
Senegal and United Kingdom | On 28 December 2015, the parliament of Senegal approved the income tax treaty with United Kingdom for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Luxembourg and Singapore | On 28 December 2015, the income and capital tax treaty between Luxembourg and Singapore was entered into force for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. The treaty was applied from 1 January 2016. From this date, the new treaty replaced the existing DTA of 1993. |
Algeria and Mauritania | On 27 December 2015, Algeria ratified the income tax treaty with Mauritania for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income this was signed on 11 December 2011. |
Algeria and Saudi Arabia | On 27 December 2015, Algeria ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Saudi Arabia for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income this was signed on 19 December 2013. |
Hungary and Liechtenstein | On 24 December 2015, the income and capital tax treaty between Hungary and Liechtenstein was entered into force for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. This treaty was applied from 1 January 2016. |
Bahrain and Bangladesh | On 22 December 2015, an income tax treaty between Bahrain and Bangladesh was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Bahrain. |
Czech Republic and Liechtenstein | On 22 December 2015, the income and capital tax treaty between Czech Republic and Liechtenstein was entered into force for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. This treaty was applied from 1 January 2016. |
France and Germany | On 22 December 2015, France ratified the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty with Germany that was signed on 31 March 2015, as amended by the 1969, 1989 and 2001 protocols, by way of Law No. 2015-1716. |
France and Luxembourg | On 22 December 2015, France ratified the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty with Luxembourg that was signed on 5 September 2014, as amended by the 1970 exchange of letters, and by the 1970, 2006 and 2009 protocols. |
Slovak Republic and UAE | On 21 December 2015, an income tax treaty between the Slovak Republic 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. |
China and Estonia | On 18 December 2015, the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty between China and Estonia was entered into force that was signed on 10 December 2014 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. The protocol was applied from 1 January 2016. |
Singapore and Ecuador | On 18 December 2015, the income tax treaty between Ecuador and Singapore was entered into force for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. This treaty was applied from 1 January 2016. |
Singapore and San Marino | On 18 December 2015, the income tax treaty between San Marino and Singapore was entered into force for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. This treaty was applied from 1 January 2016. |
Singapore and Seychelles | On 18 December 2015, the income tax treaty between Seychelles and Singapore was entered into force for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. This treaty was applied from 1 January 2016. |
Norway and Serbia | On 18 December 2015, the income tax treaty between Norway and Serbia was entered into force. This treaty was applied from 1 January 2016. From this date, the new treaty replaced the existing DTA of 1983. |
Germany and Philippines | On 18 December 2015, the income and capital tax treaty between Germany and Philippines was entered into force. This treaty was applied from 1 January 2016. From this date, the new treaty replaced the existing DTA of 1983. |
Mexico and Spain | On 17 December 2015, the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty between Mexico and Spain was signed in Madrid for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Norway and Zambia | On 17 December 2015, an income tax treaty between Zambia and Norway was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Lusaka. Once in force and effective, the new treaty will replace the existing DTA of 1971. |
Gabon and Saudi Arabia | On 17 December 2015, an income tax treaty between Gabon and Saudi Arabia was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Riyadh. |
Germany and Japan | On 17 December 2015, an income tax treaty between Germany and Japan was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Tokyo. Once in force and effective, the new treaty will replace the existing DTA of 1966, as amended by the 1979 and 1983 protocols. |
Morocco and Albania | On 16 December 2015, the Moroccan Council of Government approved the income tax treaty with Albania for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Luxembourg and Serbia | On 15 December 2015, an income tax treaty between Luxembourg and Serbia was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Luxembourg. |
Philippines and Germany | On 14 December 2015, the Philippines’ Senate ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Germany, by way of Resolution No. 1540. Once in force and effective, the new treaty will replace the existing DTA of 1983. |
Philippines and Italy | On 14 December 2015, the Philippines’ Senate ratified the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty with Italy that was signed on 9 December 2013 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Philippines and Turkey | On 14 December 2015, the Philippines’ Senate ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Turkey for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, by way of Resolution No. 1542. |
Kuwait and Kyrgyzstan | On 13 December 2015, an income and capital tax treaty between Kuwait and Kyrgyzstan was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Luxembourg and Ireland | On 11 December 2015, the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty between Ireland and Luxembourg was entered into force that was signed on 27 May 2014 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. The protocol was applied from 1 January 2016. |
Luxembourg and Lithuania | On 11 December 2015, the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty between Lithuania and Luxembourg was entered into force that was signed on 20 June 2014 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. The protocol was applied from 1 January 2016. |
Luxembourg and Mauritius | On 11 December 2015, the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty between Mauritius and Luxembourg was entered into force that was signed on 28 January 2014 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. The protocol was applied from 1 January 2016. |
Luxembourg and United Arab Emirates | On 11 December 2015, the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty between United Arab Emirates and Luxembourg was entered into force that was signed on 26 October 2014 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. The protocol was applied from 1 January 2016. |
Belgium and Canada | On 11 December 2015, the Belgian Council of Ministers approved the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty with Canada that was signed on 1 April 2014. The protocol will be subject to the approval of the parliaments of the regions and communities. |
Belgium and Mexico | On 11 December 2015, the Belgian Council of Ministers approved the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty with Mexico that was signed on 26 August 2013. The protocol will be subject to the approval of the parliaments of the regions and communities. |
Cyprus and Ukraine | On 11 December 2015, Cyprus and Ukraine signed an amending protocol to update their existing income tax treaty, in Kiev. |
India and Japan | On 11 December 2015, the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty between India and Japan was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. to update the existing Treaty of 1989, as amended by the 2006 protocol. |
Belgium and Norway | On 11 December 2015, the Belgian Council of Ministers approved the income tax treaty with Norway 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 1988. |
Belgium and Spain | On 11 December 2015, the Belgian Council of Ministers approved the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty with Spain that was signed on 2 December 2009. The protocol will be subject to the approval of the parliaments of the regions and communities. |
Belgium and Uzbekistan | On 11 December 2015, the Belgian Council of Ministers approved the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty with Uzbekistan that was signed on 18 February 2015 as amended by the 1998 protocol. The protocol will be subject to the approval of the parliaments of the regions and communities. |
Italy and Barbados | On 11 December 2015, the Italian Council of Ministers approved the draft law ratifying the income tax treaty with Barbados. |
Italy and Philippines | On 11 December 2015, the Italian Council of Ministers approved the draft law ratifying the amending protocol of income tax treaty with Philippines that was signed on 9 December 2013. |
Cyprus and Georgia | On 10 December 2015, Georgia ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Cyprus for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, by way of Ruling No. 4595-IS. |
Hong Kong and UAE | On 10 December 2015, the income tax treaty between Hong Kong and United Arab Emirates was entered into force for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. This treaty was applied from 1 January 2016 for the United Arab Emirates and from 1 April 2016 will apply for Hong Kong. |
United Kingdom and Kosovo | On 9 December 2015, the United Kingdom ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Kosovo for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Israel and Macedonia | On 9 December 2015, an income tax treaty between Israel and Macedonia was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Jerusalem. |
Jersey and Rwanda | On 8 December 2015, the cabinet of Rwanda approved the income tax treaty with Jersey for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Luxembourg and Andorra | On 7 December 2015, Luxembourg ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Andorra for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Luxembourg and Croatia | On 7 December 2015, Luxembourg ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Croatia for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Luxembourg and Estonia | On 7 December 2015, Luxembourg ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Estonia 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 2006. |
Luxembourg and France | On 7 December 2015, Luxembourg ratified the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty with France that was signed on 5 September 2014, as amended by the 1970 exchange of letters, and by the 1970, 2006 and 2009 protocols. |
Luxembourg and Ireland | On 7 December 2015, Luxembourg ratified the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty with Ireland that was signed on 27 May 2014 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Luxembourg and Lithuania | On 7 December 2015, Luxembourg ratified the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty with Lithuania that was signed on 20 June 2014 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Luxembourg and Mauritius | On 7 December 2015, Luxembourg ratified the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty with Mauritius that was signed on 28 January 2014 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Luxembourg and Singapore | On 7 December 2015, Luxembourg ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Singapore 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. |
Luxembourg and Tunisia | On 7 December 2015, Luxembourg ratified the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty with Tunisia that was signed on 8 July 2014 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Luxembourg and UAE | On 7 December 2015, Luxembourg ratified the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty with United Arab Emirates that was signed on 26 October 2014 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Panama and Italy | On 4 December 2015, the Italian Council of Ministers approved the draft law ratifying the income tax treaty with Panama for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Andorra and Luxembourg | On 3 December 2015, the general council of Andorra approved the income and Capital tax treaty with Luxembourg for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Portugal and San Marino | On 3 December 2015, the income tax treaty between Portugal and San Marino was entered into force for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. This treaty was applied from 1 January 2016. |
Chile and Czech Republic | On 2 December 2015, an income tax treaty between Chile and Czech Republic was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Santiago. |
Austria and Turkmenistan | On 1 February 2016, the income and capital tax treaty between Austria and Turkmenistan will enter into force. This treaty will apply from 1 January 2017. From this date, the new treaty will replace the existing DTA of 1981. |
Bahrain and Cyprus | On 1 December 2015, the Council of Representatives of Bahrain approved the income tax treaty with Cyprus for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
China and Zimbabwe | On 1 December 2015, an income tax treaty between China and Zimbabwe was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Zimbabwe. |
Belarus and Georgia | On 24 November 2015, the income and capital tax treaty between Belarus and Georgia was entered into force for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. This treaty was applied from 1 January 2016. |
Germany and France | On 20 November 2015, Germany ratified the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty with France that was signed on 31 March 2015, as amended by the 1969, 1989 and 2001 protocols for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Germany and Ireland | On 20 November 2015, Germany ratified the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty with Ireland that was signed on 3 December 2014 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Germany and Israel | On 20 November 2015, Germany ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Israel 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 1962, as amended by the 1977 protocol. |
Germany and Jersey | On 20 November 2015, Germany ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Jersey 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 2008. |
Germany and United Kingdom | On 20 November 2015, Germany ratified the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty with United Kingdom that was signed on 17 March 2014 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
South Africa and Norway | On 20 November 2015, the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty between Norway and South Africa was entered into force that was signed on 16 July 2012 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. The protocol was applied from 20 November 2015. |
United Kingdom and Croatia | On 19 November 2015, the income tax treaty between Croatia and United Kingdom was entered into force. This treaty was applied from 1 January 2016. From this date, the new treaty replaced the existing DTA of 1981. |
Andorra and Spain | On 26 February 2016, the income tax treaty between Andorra and Spain will enter 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 26 February 2016 for withholding taxes and from 1 January 2017 for other taxes. |
India and Thailand | On 13 October 2015, the income tax treaty between India and Thailand was entered into force. The new treaty was applied from 1 January 2016 for withholding taxes and other taxes for Thailand and from 1 April 2016 will apply for India. From this date, the new treaty replaced the existing DTA of 1985. |
Morocco and Guinea | On 18 October 2015, Morocco ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Guinea for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Morocco and Mali | On 18 October 2015, Morocco ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Mali for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. |
Germany and Uzbekistan | On 8 October 2015, Germany ratified the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty with Uzbekistan that was signed on 14 October 2014, by way of publication in the Official Gazette of 13 October 2015. |
Kyrgyzstan and Saudi Arabia | On 1 October 2015, the income tax treaty between Kyrgyzstan 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 was applied from 1 January 2016. |
South Africa and Botswana | On 19 August 2015, the amending protocol of income and capital tax treaty between Botswana and South Africa was entered into force that was signed on 16 July 2012 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. The protocol was applied from 1 January 2016. |
Tax Treaty News: December 2015
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