Austria and Israel On 1 March 2018, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Austria and Israel will enter into force and applies from 1 January 2019. From this date, the new DTA replaces the existing DTA of 1970.
Croatia and Kazakhstan On 26 January 2018, Croatia has ratified the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Kazakhstan for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Colombia and Italy On 26 January 2018, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Colombia and Italy was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Rome. The agreement contains Dividends rate 5% for at least 20% holding; otherwise 15%, Interest rate 10% and Royalties rate 10%.
India and Kazakhstan On 25 January 2018, the Senate of Kazakhstan approved the amending protocol of Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with India.
Estonia and Kyrgyzstan On 25 January 2018, as per press release, Mr. Sooronbay Jeenbekov, the President of Kyrgyzstan has signed a law ratifying the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Estonia.
UK and Uzbekistan On 24 January 2017, the amending protocol of Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between the United Kingdom and Uzbekistan was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Saudi Arabia and UAE On 23 January 2018, the Saudi cabinet authorized the Minister of Finance (MoF) to sign the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Bahrain and Egypt On 22 January 2018, the cabinet of Bahrain approved the law ratifying the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Egypt for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. The agreement contains Dividends rate 5% for at least 25% holding; otherwise 10%, Interest rate 10% and Royalties rate 10%.
Italy and Jamaica On 19 January 2018, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Italy and Jamaica was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Kingston.
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan On 17 January 2018, the lower chamber of parliament of Kazakhstan has approved the amending protocol of Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Azerbaijan.
Luxembourg and Senegal On 17 January 2018, Senegal’s Council of Ministers approved the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Luxembourg for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Ecuador and Russia On 17 January 2018, Ecuador ratified the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Russia for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Kosovo and Luxembourg On 16 January 2018, Mr. Hashim Thaçi, the President of Kosovo approved to ratify the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Luxembourg.
Iceland and Japan On 15 January 2018, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Iceland and Japan was signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in Reykjavik. The agreement contains Dividends rate 0% for at least 25% holding, 5% for at least 10% holding; otherwise 15%, Interest rate 0% and Royalties rate 0%.
Czech Republic and Korea (Rep.) On 12 January 2018, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Czech Republic and Korea (Rep.) was signed in Seoul. Once in force and effective, the new DTA will replace the existing DTA of 1992.
Austria and Japan On 10 January 2018, the Council of Ministers of Austria approved to ratify the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Japan for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Madagascar and Morocco On 10 January 2018, the Constitutional Court of Madagascar has approved to ratify the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Morocco for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Madagascar and Canada On 10 January 2018, the Constitutional Court of Madagascar has approved to ratify the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Canada for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
UAE and Moldova On 7 January 2018, the Cabinet of United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Moldova for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
UAE and Croatia On 7 January 2018, the Cabinet of United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Croatia for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Cyprus and Saudi Arabia On 3 January 2018, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Cyprus 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.
Azerbaijan and Denmark On 31 December 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Azerbaijan and Denmark was entered into force and applies from 1 January 2018.
Singapore and Sri Lanka On 31 December 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Singapore and Sri Lanka was entered into force. The DTA applied from 1 January 2018. The agreement contains Dividends rate 7.5% for at least 25% holding; otherwise 10%, Interest rate 10% and Royalties rate 10%. From this date, the new DTA replaces the existing DTA of 1979.
Singapore and Cambodia On 29 December 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Cambodia and Singapore was entered into force. The agreement contains Dividends rate 10%, Interest rate 10% and Royalties rate 10% and applies from 1 January 2018.
Ireland and Kazakhstan On 29 December 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Ireland and Kazakhstan was entered into force and applies from 1 January 2018. The agreement contains Dividends rate 5% for at least 25% holding; otherwise 15%, Interest rate 10% and Royalties rate 10%
Azerbaijan and Israel On 28 December 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Azerbaijan and Israel was entered into force and applies from 1 January 2018. The agreement contains Dividends rate 15%, Interest rate 10% and Royalties rate 5% for any patent and lease; otherwise 10%.
Belarus and Spain On 28 December 2017, Belarus has ratified the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Spain for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Cambodia and Thailand On 26 December 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Cambodia and Thailand was entered into force. The agreement contains Dividends rate 10%, Interest rate 10% for interest received by any financial institution and Royalties rate 10% and applies from 1 January 2018.
Azerbaijan and Denmark On 26 December 2017, Denmark has ratified the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Azerbaijan for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Germany and Macedonia On 22 December 2017, Macedonia has ratified the amending protocol of Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Germany for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Ethiopia and Mozambique On 18 August 2017, as published in Official Gazette, Ethiopia has ratified the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Mozambique for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Brazil and India On 6 August 2017, the amending protocol of Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Brazil and India was entered into force to update the Exchange of Information Article in accordance with the OECD standard for information exchange.
Ethiopia and Palestine On 14 July 2017, as published in Official Gazette, Ethiopia has ratified the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Palestine for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Ethiopia and Morocco On 13 July 2017, as published in Official Gazette, Ethiopia has ratified the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Morocco for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Ethiopia and Slovak Republic On 12 July 2017, as published in Official Gazette, Ethiopia has ratified the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Slovak Republic for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Ethiopia and Poland On 12 July 2017, as published in Official Gazette, Ethiopia has ratified the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Poland for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Italy and Panama On 1 June 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Italy and Panama was entered into force and applies from 1 January 2018. The agreement contains Dividends rate 5% for at least 25% holding; otherwise 10%, Interest rate 5% if the beneficial owner is a bank; otherwise 10% and Royalties rate 10%.