The Exchange of Information Agreement regarding tax matters (TIEA) between Norway and the United Arab Emirates that was signed in 2015 entered into force on 15th February 2017. This treaty generally applies from 15th February 2017 for criminal tax matters and from 1st January 2018 for other tax matters. The agreement was ratified by the United Arab Emirates on 15th January 2017.
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