A new China and Netherlands Income Tax Treaty was signed on 31 May 2013 in Beijing. Once in force, the new treaty will replace the current Income Tax Treaty of 1987. Neither treaty party can terminate this treaty before 30 June of the calendar year following a period of 5 years starting from the date of its entry into force.
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