Switzerland, Iran sign protocol amending tax treaty

The governments of Switzerland and Iran have signed protocol amending their tax treaty, Switzerland’s Federal Council announced June 3.

The agreement, signed in Teheran, adds an anti-abuse provision to implement the minimum standards for tax treaties agreed to as a result of the OECD/G20 base erosion profit shifting (BEPS) plan.

The protocol also adds a new provision concerning the exchange of information upon request.

The agreement is not yet in force; it must be approved by the legislatures of both countries.

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