Treaties
Singapore, Uruguay tax treaty to enter into force
Singapore’s Inland Revenue Authority (IRAS) has announced that a new treaty signed with Uruguay will enter into force on March 14. The tax treaty, signed January 15, 2015, clarifies . . .
Liechtenstein government approves tax treaty with Switzerland
A tax treaty between Liechtenstein and Switzerland has been approved by the Liechtenstein government and transmitted to Parliament for consideration, the . . .
Singapore agrees to automatic exchange of tax information with Belgium and Luxembourg
Singapore has signed agreements with Belgium and Luxembourg for the automatic exchange of financial account information, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) announced . . .
Singapore-South Africa tax treaty enters into force
A new Singapore-South Africa tax treaty entered into force on December 16, Singapore’s Ministry of Finance . . .
Singapore and Ethiopia sign tax treaty, text available
Singapore and Ethiopia signed a tax treaty on August 24, Singapore’s Inland . . .
New Hong Kong, Russia tax treaty enters into force
A tax treaty signed by Hong Kong and Russia entered into force on July 29, Hong Kong’s Inland Revenue department has announced. The agreement will be in effect in Hong Kong for any tax year . . .
Protocol to UK / Isle of Man tax treaty enters into force
A protocol amending the double tax treaty between the Isle of Man and the UK entered into force March 23 the . . .
India and Slovenia sign protocol to tax treaty
India and Slovenia have signed a protocol to their tax treaty, agreeing to expand the scope of information exchange between tax authorities. . .
India, Kazakhstan tax treaty protocol signed
India and Kazakhstan have signed a protocol to amend their 1996 tax treaty, the
Indian government announced today. The new protocol . . .
Singapore-Laos tax treaty enters into force
A new tax treaty between Singapore and Laos entered into force on November 11, Singapore’s Inland Revenue . . .
Hong Kong, Belarus negotiating tax treaty
Hong Kong’s Inland Revenue Department has announced that Hong Kong and Belarus have commenced . . .
Japan and Panama to negotiate tax information exchange agreement
The Japanese government has today announced that it will begin negotiations with Panama for a new. . .
Jersey signs tax treaty with United Arab Emirates
Jersey has signed a tax treaty with the United Arab Emirates, the goverment of Jersey announced April 21 . . .
Japan, Austria tax treaty signed
Japan and Austria signed a new tax treaty on January 30 to update their 1963 agreement, Japan’s . . .
India, Switzerland agree to automatic exchange of information in tax matters
Davide Anghileri of the University of Lausanne discusses Switzerland and India’s November 22 signing of a joint declaration on the introduction of automatic exchange of information in tax matters . . .
Switzerland-Latvia tax treaty protocol signed
Switzerland and Latvia today signed a protocol to their 2002 double taxation agreement, Switzerland’s Federal Council has . . .
Text of Luxembourg, Ukraine tax treaty protocol released
The text of the Luxembourg-Ukraine tax treaty protocol, signed September 30, has been released by Luxembourg’s tax administration. The treaty, which would amend the countries’ 1997 tax treaty, provides for a reduction in the . . .
Japan and Estonia to negotiate tax treaty
Japan and Estonia will begin negotiations for a tax treaty, Japan’s Ministry of Finance announced . . .
Indian and Liechtenstein officials express interest in negotiating tax treaty
Liechtenstein and India may soon negotiate. . .
Japan to sign tax treaties with Denmark and Estonia
Japan’s Ministry of Finance today announced that it has reached agreements in principle for tax treaties . . .
Japan, Belgium sign tax treaty
Japan and Belgium today signed a new tax treaty, Japan’s Ministry of Finance . . .
Finland and Portugal agree to terms of new tax treaty
Finland’s Ministry of Finance today announced that it has reached an agreement with the Portuguese government on the terms of a . . .