This document is a double taxation agreement between the UK and Bangladesh signed in 1979. Some key points:
- It aims to avoid double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion on taxes on income and capital gains.
- It covers UK taxes like income tax, corporation tax, and capital gains tax, and Bangladesh taxes like income tax and super tax.
- It defines terms like "resident of a Contracting State" and "permanent establishment" and outlines how income from different sources like business profits, dividends, interest, and royalties will be taxed.
- It includes provisions for eliminating double taxation and procedures for resolving disputes between the two countries.
This document summarizes the key points of the Double Taxation Agreement between India and Bangladesh signed on May 27, 1992. It aims to avoid double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income for the two countries. The agreement applies to individuals and companies that are residents of India or Bangladesh. It specifies the taxes covered in each country and defines terms like "resident", "permanent establishment", and assigns authority to the respective revenue boards of each country.
This document is a treaty between the United States and Bangladesh concerning investment protection and encouragement. It aims to promote economic cooperation by establishing rules for investments made by nationals and companies of one country in the territory of the other. Key provisions include: (1) requiring each country to provide fair and equitable treatment of investments from the other; (2) establishing rules for compensation in cases of expropriation of investments; (3) allowing for the free transfer of funds associated with investments; and (4) creating mechanisms for consultation and dispute settlement related to investments covered by the treaty.
The document discusses regulations around insider trading and price sensitive information in Bangladesh. It defines price sensitive information and insider trading, and prohibits the latter. The Securities and Exchange Commission is responsible for regulating the capital market and protecting investors. It can investigate companies, inspect records, audit intermediaries, and prohibit fraudulent practices. The document also discusses prospectuses, listing and delisting of companies, restrictions on securities dealings, and information that must be included in directors' reports. Insider trading is prohibited, and insiders are defined as those who possess non-public material information.
Singapore India DTA Incorporating Protocol 2005Maverick Tan
This document summarizes an agreement between the governments of Singapore and India to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion with respect to income taxes. It was signed on January 24, 1994 and took effect on January 1, 1994 for Singapore and April 1, 1994 for India. The agreement defines key terms and outlines how residence and permanent establishments are determined for tax purposes. It also describes the taxes covered under the agreement.
The document discusses various laws related to real estate transactions in India, including:
1. The Indian Contract Act of 1872, which governs contract law.
2. The Transfer of Property Act of 1882, which lays out principles for transferring property through sale, lease, etc.
3. The Registration Act of 1908, which deals with registering documents to prevent fraud and conserve evidence of titles.
It also briefly mentions other relevant laws like the Income Tax Act of 1961, Wealth Tax Act of 1957, laws governing urban planning, and those administered by the Ministry of Urban Development.
This document is an agreement between Indonesia and Singapore to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion on income taxes. It outlines the personal and tax coverage of the agreement. Key provisions include:
- Applying to individuals and companies resident in either country.
- Covering income taxes imposed in each country, including taxes on gains, wages, and elements of income.
- Defining the existing taxes covered in each country.
- Allowing amendments if tax laws change significantly in either country.
This agreement establishes a framework for avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion between Indonesia and South Korea with respect to income taxes. It covers the taxes imposed by each country that are subject to this agreement. It defines terms like "resident", "permanent establishment", and outlines rules for determining residency for individuals and companies for tax purposes. The agreement also specifies what level of business activity or property ownership in one country creates a taxable presence that may be taxed by that country.
The document outlines draft provisions for an agreement on trade in services, investment, and e-commerce between the EU and US. It includes 7 chapters covering general provisions, investment, cross-border supply of services, temporary entry of natural persons, regulatory framework, electronic commerce, and exceptions. The key points are:
1. It seeks to progressively liberalize trade in services, investment, and e-commerce cooperation between the EU and US while maintaining the ability to regulate in the public interest.
2. It defines terms like natural/juridical persons, investments, cross-border supply of services, and establishes scope and coverage rules.
3. It includes provisions on market access and national treatment for investments
This document summarizes the key points of the Double Taxation Agreement between India and Bangladesh signed on May 27, 1992. It aims to avoid double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income for the two countries. The agreement applies to individuals and companies that are residents of India or Bangladesh. It specifies the taxes covered in each country and defines terms like "resident", "permanent establishment", and assigns authority to the respective revenue boards of each country.
This document is a treaty between the United States and Bangladesh concerning investment protection and encouragement. It aims to promote economic cooperation by establishing rules for investments made by nationals and companies of one country in the territory of the other. Key provisions include: (1) requiring each country to provide fair and equitable treatment of investments from the other; (2) establishing rules for compensation in cases of expropriation of investments; (3) allowing for the free transfer of funds associated with investments; and (4) creating mechanisms for consultation and dispute settlement related to investments covered by the treaty.
The document discusses regulations around insider trading and price sensitive information in Bangladesh. It defines price sensitive information and insider trading, and prohibits the latter. The Securities and Exchange Commission is responsible for regulating the capital market and protecting investors. It can investigate companies, inspect records, audit intermediaries, and prohibit fraudulent practices. The document also discusses prospectuses, listing and delisting of companies, restrictions on securities dealings, and information that must be included in directors' reports. Insider trading is prohibited, and insiders are defined as those who possess non-public material information.
Singapore India DTA Incorporating Protocol 2005Maverick Tan
This document summarizes an agreement between the governments of Singapore and India to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion with respect to income taxes. It was signed on January 24, 1994 and took effect on January 1, 1994 for Singapore and April 1, 1994 for India. The agreement defines key terms and outlines how residence and permanent establishments are determined for tax purposes. It also describes the taxes covered under the agreement.
The document discusses various laws related to real estate transactions in India, including:
1. The Indian Contract Act of 1872, which governs contract law.
2. The Transfer of Property Act of 1882, which lays out principles for transferring property through sale, lease, etc.
3. The Registration Act of 1908, which deals with registering documents to prevent fraud and conserve evidence of titles.
It also briefly mentions other relevant laws like the Income Tax Act of 1961, Wealth Tax Act of 1957, laws governing urban planning, and those administered by the Ministry of Urban Development.
This document is an agreement between Indonesia and Singapore to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion on income taxes. It outlines the personal and tax coverage of the agreement. Key provisions include:
- Applying to individuals and companies resident in either country.
- Covering income taxes imposed in each country, including taxes on gains, wages, and elements of income.
- Defining the existing taxes covered in each country.
- Allowing amendments if tax laws change significantly in either country.
This agreement establishes a framework for avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion between Indonesia and South Korea with respect to income taxes. It covers the taxes imposed by each country that are subject to this agreement. It defines terms like "resident", "permanent establishment", and outlines rules for determining residency for individuals and companies for tax purposes. The agreement also specifies what level of business activity or property ownership in one country creates a taxable presence that may be taxed by that country.
The document outlines draft provisions for an agreement on trade in services, investment, and e-commerce between the EU and US. It includes 7 chapters covering general provisions, investment, cross-border supply of services, temporary entry of natural persons, regulatory framework, electronic commerce, and exceptions. The key points are:
1. It seeks to progressively liberalize trade in services, investment, and e-commerce cooperation between the EU and US while maintaining the ability to regulate in the public interest.
2. It defines terms like natural/juridical persons, investments, cross-border supply of services, and establishes scope and coverage rules.
3. It includes provisions on market access and national treatment for investments
This document discusses various laws related to real estate transactions in India. It outlines 16 key acts that govern this area like the Indian Contract Act 1872, Transfer of Property Act 1882, Registration Act 1908, Urban Land Ceiling Act 1976, Land Acquisition Act 1894, and Income Tax Act 1961. These acts cover aspects like contract enforcement, property transfer rules, registration formalities, land ownership ceilings, land acquisition for government projects, and taxation. Real estate transactions must comply with the relevant provisions of these central and state laws.
This document is an agreement between the governments of the United States and Vietnam to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion on income. It defines key terms like "resident", "permanent establishment", and outlines which taxes are covered. It also establishes rules for attributing taxable income to permanent establishments and determining deductions. The agreement aims to provide clarity on tax obligations and ensure neither country taxes the same income twice.
The document is an amendment bill to further amend the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act of 1988 in India. Some key points:
- It proposes to substitute new definitions for terms like "benami property", "benami transaction", and establishes new authorities like the Adjudicating Authority and Appellate Tribunal.
- It prohibits benami transactions initiated after the date of commencement of this amendment act and introduces penal provisions.
- It also substitutes sections regarding confiscation of benami property and prohibits re-transfer of such property.
- New chapters are inserted establishing the Adjudicating Authority, its composition, powers, and terms of office of members.
The document provides an overview of benami transactions and the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act 1988 in India. Some key points:
- Benami means "property without name" and refers to transactions where property is purchased in someone else's name without intending to benefit them.
- The 1988 Act was introduced to prohibit benami transactions and recover properties held benami, as such transactions were previously abused to evade taxes, circumvent land ceilings, and commit fraud.
- Under the Act, benami transactions are prohibited and no suits can be filed to claim rights over benami properties. Benami properties are also liable for acquisition by authorities. However, the Act had deficiencies in implementation and scope
The document compares amendments proposed by the Indian government to the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Bill of 2015. Key proposed amendments include narrowing the definition of benami transactions, exempting certain property transfers where stamp duty was paid, and allowing authorized representatives during adjudication proceedings. The Standing Committee on Finance had recommended some of these amendments, including qualifications for the Appellate Tribunal Chairperson. The Committee also suggested addressing unaccounted wealth through income tax laws and digitizing land records instead of a separate benami law.
The document provides information on arbitration and enforcement of foreign judgments in Kuwait. It discusses:
- International treaties Kuwait has signed related to arbitration and enforcement, including the New York Convention.
- Kuwait's arbitration system being similar to other jurisdictions, using both institutional and judicial arbitration.
- The main arbitration bodies in Kuwait operating under its civil and commercial laws.
- Foreign arbitration decisions and court decisions being recognized based on reciprocity.
- Mandatory procedures that must be followed in Kuwaiti arbitration, including requirements for arbitration agreements.
This document outlines the Financial Institutions Ordinance of 2001 in Pakistan. The ordinance aims to repeal and re-enact the Banking Companies (Recovery of Loans, Advances, Credits and Finances) Act of 1997 with some modifications. It establishes Banking Courts to handle cases related to recovery of finances extended by financial institutions in a timely manner. The ordinance defines key terms, outlines the duties of customers to fulfill obligations, and sets out procedures for financial institutions to recover written-off finances expeditiously through the new Banking Courts.
This presentation discusses benami transactions in light of demonetization. It begins by highlighting key points of demonetization and the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act of 1988. It defines what constitutes a benami property and transaction, providing examples of cash and stock being considered benami property. Exceptions to benami transactions are outlined, along with impacts such as 100% confiscation of benami property and imprisonment. The presentation explains how benamidars (property holders) and beneficial owners (intended beneficiaries) are impacted under the new Act.
The document summarizes new rules notified in India that permit cross-border mergers through a scheme sanctioned by the National Company Law Tribunal. Key points:
- Section 234 of the Companies Act 2013 and new Rule 25A allow an Indian company to merge with a foreign company or vice versa, as long as the foreign company is from a recognized jurisdiction.
- Mergers require compliance with Sections 230-232 of the Act, RBI approval, valuation of both companies by qualified valuers, and regulations on foreign investments into India if an Indian company merges with a foreign one.
- If an Indian company merges into a foreign one, regulations on overseas investments will apply to the resultant foreign company.
This document is the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act of 1956 which establishes regulations for stock exchanges in India. It defines key terms related to securities and stock exchanges. It also outlines the process for a stock exchange to apply for recognition by the Central Government, including submitting details on its bye-laws, governing body, and management structure. The purpose of the Act is to regulate transactions in securities and recognize stock exchanges that meet certain criteria.
The benami transactions (prohibitions) amendment act (1)Himanshu Goyal
The document summarizes the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act of 1988 as amended in 2016 in India. Some key points:
- The act prohibits benami transactions where one person provides consideration for a property but it is held in another person's name. Such properties are liable to be confiscated.
- The 2016 amendment strengthened penalties, setting up adjudicating authorities and an appellate tribunal to deal with benami cases.
- Transactions done for illegitimate purposes like concealing black money or evading taxes come under the purview of benami transactions according to the act.
- Properties involved in benami transactions are liable to face attachment or confiscation and individuals can be fined or imprisoned for
Multilateral instrument (MLI) Final provisions [Articles 27-39]DVSResearchFoundatio
The document summarizes the final provisions (Articles 27-39) of the Multilateral Instrument (MLI). It provides an overview of key aspects like signature and ratification process, reservations, notifications, entry into force, interpretation and amendments. Specifically, it outlines rules for signature, reservations, notifications by parties, subsequent modifications to covered tax agreements, conferences of parties, interpretation and implementation, amendments, entry into force, entry into effect, withdrawal and the depositary.
VIETNAM – NEW REGULATIONS ON SECURED TRANSACTIONS COMING INTO FORCEDr. Oliver Massmann
Decree 21, which comes into force on May 15, 2021, replaces the current regulations on secured transactions in Vietnam. Some key changes include:
1) Expanding what can be used as collateral, such as future property and rights to collect debts.
2) Strengthening registration requirements so collateral only provides protection against third parties if registered.
3) Clarifying when security contracts take effect and how collateral can be withdrawn or replaced.
4) Requiring secured parties to approve investments in collateral if they result in new, non-collateral assets.
1) The Life Insurance Corporation Act of 1956 nationalized the life insurance business in India and established the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to take over the business and assets of existing life insurers.
2) The LIC was given powers to carry on life insurance business both in India and abroad, invest funds, borrow money, and enter into arrangements to further its business operations.
3) The act also outlined the process for transferring existing life insurance policies, employees, assets, and documents of private insurers to the LIC.
Companies (Incorporation) Third Amendment Rules, 2016GAURAV KR SHARMA
The notification amends the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 to:
1. Allow a natural person to be a member of only one One Person Company.
2. Require consent from trademark owners when including their trademarks in company names.
3. Simplify document filing requirements and allow digital signatures for some documents.
4. Introduce new rules for converting unlimited liability companies to limited liability companies.
This document is the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code of India from 2016. It consolidates and amends laws relating to insolvency resolution and bankruptcy for corporate entities, partnerships and individuals. The key points are:
1) It establishes the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India to regulate insolvency professionals and information utilities.
2) It lays out provisions for insolvency resolution and liquidation that apply to companies, limited liability partnerships, and other corporate entities.
3) It defines important terms related to insolvency including financial debtor, default, creditors, resolution professional, and adjudicating authority.
Richard Adkerson, President and CEO of Freeport-McMoRan, sends a letter to the Secretary General of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance responding to the government's positions on divestment of Freeport's shares in its Indonesian subsidiary, PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI). Adkerson disagrees with several aspects of the government's proposal, including the valuation and timeframe of divestment. He maintains that any divestment must reflect fair value of PTFI through 2041 based on Freeport's contractual rights, and that Freeport will continue to abide by its Contract of Work while negotiations are ongoing.
The document summarizes key information about the leasing industry in Greece. It notes that the estimated number of employees in the leasing industry is 468, with a market share of 0.53% of the European market. Total leasing volumes in Greece are 1,189 million Euros, growing at 31.15% per year, with equipment and automotive leasing making up 446 million Euros and real estate leasing 742 million Euros. The main assets leased are machinery, commercial vehicles, and motor cars.
This document is a convention between Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion on income and property taxes. It outlines how income earned in one country by residents of the other will be taxed. It defines terms like resident, permanent establishment, and outlines which specific taxes are covered. It also provides rules for taxing business profits, international transportation income, property income, and dividends between the two countries.
CONVENTIONBETWEENTHE ROYAL GOVERNMENT OF THAILANDANDTHE GOVERNMENT.docxmaxinesmith73660
This document outlines a convention between Thailand and Singapore to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion on income. It details that the governments desire to conclude an agreement (Article 1), the taxes covered which include income taxes (Article 2), definitions of terms like resident and permanent establishment (Articles 3-5), and how to tax different types of income including business profits, shipping/air transport, associated enterprises, dividends, and interest (Articles 6-11). The purpose is to establish a framework for taxing income of residents in one or both countries in order to eliminate double taxation.
This document discusses various laws related to real estate transactions in India. It outlines 16 key acts that govern this area like the Indian Contract Act 1872, Transfer of Property Act 1882, Registration Act 1908, Urban Land Ceiling Act 1976, Land Acquisition Act 1894, and Income Tax Act 1961. These acts cover aspects like contract enforcement, property transfer rules, registration formalities, land ownership ceilings, land acquisition for government projects, and taxation. Real estate transactions must comply with the relevant provisions of these central and state laws.
This document is an agreement between the governments of the United States and Vietnam to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion on income. It defines key terms like "resident", "permanent establishment", and outlines which taxes are covered. It also establishes rules for attributing taxable income to permanent establishments and determining deductions. The agreement aims to provide clarity on tax obligations and ensure neither country taxes the same income twice.
The document is an amendment bill to further amend the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act of 1988 in India. Some key points:
- It proposes to substitute new definitions for terms like "benami property", "benami transaction", and establishes new authorities like the Adjudicating Authority and Appellate Tribunal.
- It prohibits benami transactions initiated after the date of commencement of this amendment act and introduces penal provisions.
- It also substitutes sections regarding confiscation of benami property and prohibits re-transfer of such property.
- New chapters are inserted establishing the Adjudicating Authority, its composition, powers, and terms of office of members.
The document provides an overview of benami transactions and the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act 1988 in India. Some key points:
- Benami means "property without name" and refers to transactions where property is purchased in someone else's name without intending to benefit them.
- The 1988 Act was introduced to prohibit benami transactions and recover properties held benami, as such transactions were previously abused to evade taxes, circumvent land ceilings, and commit fraud.
- Under the Act, benami transactions are prohibited and no suits can be filed to claim rights over benami properties. Benami properties are also liable for acquisition by authorities. However, the Act had deficiencies in implementation and scope
The document compares amendments proposed by the Indian government to the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Bill of 2015. Key proposed amendments include narrowing the definition of benami transactions, exempting certain property transfers where stamp duty was paid, and allowing authorized representatives during adjudication proceedings. The Standing Committee on Finance had recommended some of these amendments, including qualifications for the Appellate Tribunal Chairperson. The Committee also suggested addressing unaccounted wealth through income tax laws and digitizing land records instead of a separate benami law.
The document provides information on arbitration and enforcement of foreign judgments in Kuwait. It discusses:
- International treaties Kuwait has signed related to arbitration and enforcement, including the New York Convention.
- Kuwait's arbitration system being similar to other jurisdictions, using both institutional and judicial arbitration.
- The main arbitration bodies in Kuwait operating under its civil and commercial laws.
- Foreign arbitration decisions and court decisions being recognized based on reciprocity.
- Mandatory procedures that must be followed in Kuwaiti arbitration, including requirements for arbitration agreements.
This document outlines the Financial Institutions Ordinance of 2001 in Pakistan. The ordinance aims to repeal and re-enact the Banking Companies (Recovery of Loans, Advances, Credits and Finances) Act of 1997 with some modifications. It establishes Banking Courts to handle cases related to recovery of finances extended by financial institutions in a timely manner. The ordinance defines key terms, outlines the duties of customers to fulfill obligations, and sets out procedures for financial institutions to recover written-off finances expeditiously through the new Banking Courts.
This presentation discusses benami transactions in light of demonetization. It begins by highlighting key points of demonetization and the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act of 1988. It defines what constitutes a benami property and transaction, providing examples of cash and stock being considered benami property. Exceptions to benami transactions are outlined, along with impacts such as 100% confiscation of benami property and imprisonment. The presentation explains how benamidars (property holders) and beneficial owners (intended beneficiaries) are impacted under the new Act.
The document summarizes new rules notified in India that permit cross-border mergers through a scheme sanctioned by the National Company Law Tribunal. Key points:
- Section 234 of the Companies Act 2013 and new Rule 25A allow an Indian company to merge with a foreign company or vice versa, as long as the foreign company is from a recognized jurisdiction.
- Mergers require compliance with Sections 230-232 of the Act, RBI approval, valuation of both companies by qualified valuers, and regulations on foreign investments into India if an Indian company merges with a foreign one.
- If an Indian company merges into a foreign one, regulations on overseas investments will apply to the resultant foreign company.
This document is the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act of 1956 which establishes regulations for stock exchanges in India. It defines key terms related to securities and stock exchanges. It also outlines the process for a stock exchange to apply for recognition by the Central Government, including submitting details on its bye-laws, governing body, and management structure. The purpose of the Act is to regulate transactions in securities and recognize stock exchanges that meet certain criteria.
The benami transactions (prohibitions) amendment act (1)Himanshu Goyal
The document summarizes the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act of 1988 as amended in 2016 in India. Some key points:
- The act prohibits benami transactions where one person provides consideration for a property but it is held in another person's name. Such properties are liable to be confiscated.
- The 2016 amendment strengthened penalties, setting up adjudicating authorities and an appellate tribunal to deal with benami cases.
- Transactions done for illegitimate purposes like concealing black money or evading taxes come under the purview of benami transactions according to the act.
- Properties involved in benami transactions are liable to face attachment or confiscation and individuals can be fined or imprisoned for
Multilateral instrument (MLI) Final provisions [Articles 27-39]DVSResearchFoundatio
The document summarizes the final provisions (Articles 27-39) of the Multilateral Instrument (MLI). It provides an overview of key aspects like signature and ratification process, reservations, notifications, entry into force, interpretation and amendments. Specifically, it outlines rules for signature, reservations, notifications by parties, subsequent modifications to covered tax agreements, conferences of parties, interpretation and implementation, amendments, entry into force, entry into effect, withdrawal and the depositary.
VIETNAM – NEW REGULATIONS ON SECURED TRANSACTIONS COMING INTO FORCEDr. Oliver Massmann
Decree 21, which comes into force on May 15, 2021, replaces the current regulations on secured transactions in Vietnam. Some key changes include:
1) Expanding what can be used as collateral, such as future property and rights to collect debts.
2) Strengthening registration requirements so collateral only provides protection against third parties if registered.
3) Clarifying when security contracts take effect and how collateral can be withdrawn or replaced.
4) Requiring secured parties to approve investments in collateral if they result in new, non-collateral assets.
1) The Life Insurance Corporation Act of 1956 nationalized the life insurance business in India and established the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to take over the business and assets of existing life insurers.
2) The LIC was given powers to carry on life insurance business both in India and abroad, invest funds, borrow money, and enter into arrangements to further its business operations.
3) The act also outlined the process for transferring existing life insurance policies, employees, assets, and documents of private insurers to the LIC.
Companies (Incorporation) Third Amendment Rules, 2016GAURAV KR SHARMA
The notification amends the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 to:
1. Allow a natural person to be a member of only one One Person Company.
2. Require consent from trademark owners when including their trademarks in company names.
3. Simplify document filing requirements and allow digital signatures for some documents.
4. Introduce new rules for converting unlimited liability companies to limited liability companies.
This document is the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code of India from 2016. It consolidates and amends laws relating to insolvency resolution and bankruptcy for corporate entities, partnerships and individuals. The key points are:
1) It establishes the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India to regulate insolvency professionals and information utilities.
2) It lays out provisions for insolvency resolution and liquidation that apply to companies, limited liability partnerships, and other corporate entities.
3) It defines important terms related to insolvency including financial debtor, default, creditors, resolution professional, and adjudicating authority.
Richard Adkerson, President and CEO of Freeport-McMoRan, sends a letter to the Secretary General of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance responding to the government's positions on divestment of Freeport's shares in its Indonesian subsidiary, PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI). Adkerson disagrees with several aspects of the government's proposal, including the valuation and timeframe of divestment. He maintains that any divestment must reflect fair value of PTFI through 2041 based on Freeport's contractual rights, and that Freeport will continue to abide by its Contract of Work while negotiations are ongoing.
The document summarizes key information about the leasing industry in Greece. It notes that the estimated number of employees in the leasing industry is 468, with a market share of 0.53% of the European market. Total leasing volumes in Greece are 1,189 million Euros, growing at 31.15% per year, with equipment and automotive leasing making up 446 million Euros and real estate leasing 742 million Euros. The main assets leased are machinery, commercial vehicles, and motor cars.
This document is a convention between Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion on income and property taxes. It outlines how income earned in one country by residents of the other will be taxed. It defines terms like resident, permanent establishment, and outlines which specific taxes are covered. It also provides rules for taxing business profits, international transportation income, property income, and dividends between the two countries.
CONVENTIONBETWEENTHE ROYAL GOVERNMENT OF THAILANDANDTHE GOVERNMENT.docxmaxinesmith73660
This document outlines a convention between Thailand and Singapore to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion on income. It details that the governments desire to conclude an agreement (Article 1), the taxes covered which include income taxes (Article 2), definitions of terms like resident and permanent establishment (Articles 3-5), and how to tax different types of income including business profits, shipping/air transport, associated enterprises, dividends, and interest (Articles 6-11). The purpose is to establish a framework for taxing income of residents in one or both countries in order to eliminate double taxation.
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The document discusses the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between India and Canada. Some key points:
- The DTAA was signed in 1985 and came into effect in 1997 to help taxpayers avoid double taxation on the same income earned in both countries.
- It applies to taxes on income and capital imposed by India and Canada. This includes taxes on things like profits, dividends, interest, royalties.
- The DTAA defines terms like residence, permanent establishment, and outlines how different types of income like business profits, shipping/air transport income, capital gains, pensions are taxed under the agreement.
- The overall aim is to help residents of both countries avoid being tax
The document outlines a proposed free trade agreement between the United States and Morocco. The agreement seeks to strengthen economic ties and promote trade liberalization between the two countries by reducing barriers and establishing clear rules. It covers various aspects of bilateral trade such as tariffs, investment, services, intellectual property, labor and environmental standards. The overall goal is to establish a free trade area that benefits both economies and contributes to regional economic integration.
This document examines whether a person who is considered a resident of State A under a tax treaty between States A and B, but is also a domestic law resident of State B, can access the tax treaty between State B and a third state from which they derive income.
The document first provides background on the issue, noting that the updated OECD Commentary on Article 4 intends to prevent such dual residents from accessing treaties of their "loser" residence state. It then analyzes various aspects of the OECD Model Tax Convention's definition of resident in Article 4(1), including its application to diplomats and conduit companies. The document questions whether the OECD's interpretation that such dual residents cannot access the loser state's other
This document summarizes the compulsory registration requirements under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) law in India. It outlines the aggregate turnover thresholds for requiring registration in different states and union territories. It also lists other specified cases where registration is compulsory, such as for inter-state suppliers, e-commerce operators, and persons supplying online information from outside India. The document provides definitions and explanations of key terms related to registration such as "person", "supplier", "business vertical", and "supply". It was prepared by Pradeep Goyal, a Chartered Accountant, for educational purposes to provide a general understanding of the GST registration requirements, not professional tax advice.
Texto Consolidado del ACTA, "Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA, Acuerdo comercial anti-falsificación)" que afecta muy seriamente los derechos de todos los usuarios de todo tipo de dispositivo capaz de manipular obras con copyright.
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Counterfeiting_Trade_Agreement
LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR ENFORCEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique that uses a magnetic field and computer-generated radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues in your body.
Most MRI machines are large, tube-shaped magnets. When you lie inside an MRI machine, the magnetic field temporarily realigns water molecules in your body. Radio waves cause these aligned atoms to produce faint signals, which are used to create cross-sectional MRI images — like slices in a loaf of bread.
The MRI machine can also produce 3D images that can be viewed from different angles.
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Why it's done
MRI is a noninvasive way for your doctor to examine your organs, tissues and skeletal system. It produces high-resolution images of the inside of the body that help diagnose a variety of problems.
MRI of the brain and spinal cord
MRI is the most frequently used imaging test of the brain and spinal cord. It's often performed to help diagnose:
Aneurysms of cerebral vessels
Disorders of the eye and inner ear
Multiple sclerosis
Spinal cord disorders
Stroke
Tumors
Brain injury from trauma
A special type of MRI is the functional MRI of the brain (fMRI). It produces images of blood flow to certain areas of the brain. It can be used to examine the brain's anatomy and determine which parts of the brain are handling critical functions.
This helps identify important language and movement control areas in the brains of people being considered for brain surgery. Functional MRI can also be used to assess damage from a head injury or from disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
MRI of the heart and blood vessels
MRI that focuses on the heart or blood vessels can assess:
Size and function of the heart's chambers
Thickness and movement of the walls of the heart
Extent of damage caused by heart attacks or heart disease
Structural problems in the aorta, such as aneurysms or dissections
Inflammation or blockages in the blood vessels
Double taxation occurs when the same income is taxed by both the country where it originates (source country) and the country of the taxpayer's residence (residence country). To reduce barriers to international trade, countries often negotiate double taxation avoidance agreements (DTAAs) which allocate taxing rights between the two countries. India has entered into over 60 such agreements. DTAAs aim to eliminate double taxation through methods like exemption (one country does not tax) or tax credit (residence country provides credit for taxes paid in source country). They define terms like permanent establishment that determine when business income can be taxed in the source country. DTAAs and limitations of benefits clauses help prevent treaty shopping where third parties get benefits not
The document discusses the tax treatment of income from immovable property under the OECD Model Convention.
Key points:
- Article 6 of the OECD Model Convention grants primary right to tax income from immovable property to the source state where the property is located. The residence state may also tax but must provide relief from double taxation.
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UK/BANGLADESH DOUBLE TAXATION CONVENTION
1. UK/BANGLADESH DOUBLE TAXATION CONVENTION
SIGNED 8 AUGUST 1979
Entered into force 8 July 1980
Effective from 1 April 1978 for corporation tax and from 6 April 1978 for
income tax and capital gains tax
Effective in Bangladesh from 1 July 1978
The text of this Agreement has been reproduced
with the kind permission of
2. CONTENTS
Article 1 Personal Scope...........................................................................4
Article 2 Taxes Covered ...........................................................................5
Article 3 General Definitions ...................................................................6
Article 4 Fiscal Domicile...........................................................................8
Article 5 Permanent Establishment ........................................................9
Article 6 Income From Immovable Property.......................................11
Article 7 Business Profits .......................................................................12
Article 8 Air Transport ..........................................................................13
Article 9 Associated Enterprises............................................................14
Article 10 Dividends................................................................................15
Article 11 Interest ...................................................................................16
Article 12 Royalties.................................................................................18
Article 13 Capital Gains.........................................................................19
Article 14 Independent Personal Services............................................20
Article 15 Dependent Personal Services ...............................................21
Article 16 Artistes and Athletes.............................................................22
Article 17 Pensions..................................................................................23
Article 18 Governmental Functions......................................................24
Article 19 Students..................................................................................25
Article 20 Teachers .................................................................................26
Article 21 Miscellaneous Provisions......................................................27
Article 22 Elimination of Double Taxation ..........................................28
Article 23 Non-Discrimination...............................................................30
Article 24 Mutual Agreement Procedure .............................................31
Article 25 Exchange of Information......................................................32
Article 26 Entry Into Force....................................................................33
Article 27 Termination...........................................................................34
3. CONVENTION BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED
KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND AND THE
GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH FOR
THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION AND THE PREVENTION OF
FISCAL EVASION WITH RESPECT TO TAXES ON INCOME AND
CAPITAL GAINS
The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh;
Desiring to conclude a Convention for the avoidance of double taxation
and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and
capital gains;
Have agreed as follows:
4. Article 1
Personal Scope
This Convention shall apply to persons who are residents of one or both of
the Contracting States.
5. Article 2
Taxes Covered
(1) The taxes which are the subject of this Convention are:
(a) In the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland:
(i) The income tax;
(ii) The corporation tax; and
(iii) The capital gains tax;
(hereinafter referred to as "United Kingdom tax");
(b) In the People's Republic of Bangladesh:
(i) The income-tax; and
(ii) The super-tax;
(hereinafter referred to as "Bangladesh tax").
(2) This Convention shall also apply to any identical or substantially similar
taxes which are imposed by either Contracting State after the date of
signature of this Convention in addition to, or in place of, the existing taxes.
(3) The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall notify each
other of any substantial changes which have been made in their respective
taxation laws.
6. Article 3
General Definitions
(1) In this Convention, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) The term "United Kingdom" means Great Britain and Northern
Ireland, including any area outside the territorial sea of the United
Kingdom which under the laws of the United Kingdom is an area within
which the rights of the United Kingdom with respect to the sea bed and
subsoil and their natural resources may be exercised;
(b) The term "Bangladesh" means the territory of the People's Republic
of Bangladesh, including any area outside the territorial waters of
Bangladesh which under the laws of Bangladesh is an area within
which the rights of Bangladesh with respect to the sea bed and subsoil
and their natural resources may be exercised;
(c) The term "national" means:
(i) In relation to the United Kingdom, any citizen of the United
Kingdom and Colonies, or any British subject not possessing
that citizenship or the citizenship of any other Commonwealth
country or territory, provided that in either case he has the right
of abode in the United Kingdom; and includes any legal person,
partnership, association or other entity deriving its status as
such from the law in force in the United Kingdom;
(ii) In relation to Bangladesh, any individual possessing the
nationality of Bangladesh and includes any legal person,
partnership, association or other entity deriving its status as
such from the law in force in Bangladesh;
(d) The terms "a Contracting State" and "the other Contracting State"
mean the United Kingdom or Bangladesh, as the context requires;
(e) The term "person comprises an individual, a company and any
other body of persons;
(f) The term "company" means any body corporate or any entity which
is treated as a body corporate for tax purposes;
(g) The terms "enterprise of a Contracting State" and "enterprise of the
other Contracting State" mean respectively an enterprise carried on by
a resident of a Contracting State and an enterprise carried on by a
resident of the other Contracting State;
(h) The term "competent authority" means, in the case of the United
Kingdom, the Commissioners of Inland Revenue or their authorised
7. representative, and in the case of Bangladesh the National Board of
Revenue or its authorized representative;
(i) The term "international traffic" means any transport by a ship or
aircraft operated by an enterprise which has its place of effective
management in a Contracting State except when the ship or aircraft is
operated wholly or mainly between places in the other Contracting
State;
(j) The term "political subdivision", in relation to the United Kingdom,
includes Northern Ireland.
(2) As regards the application of this Convention by a Contracting State
any term not otherwise defined shall, unless the context otherwise requires,
have the meaning which it has under the laws of that Contracting State
relating to the taxes which are the subject of this Convention.
8. Article 4
Fiscal Domicile
(1) For the purposes of this Convention, the term "resident of a Contracting
State" means, subject to the provisions of paragraphs (2) and (3) of this
Article, any person who, under the law of that State, is liable to taxation
therein by reason of his domicile, residence, place of management or any
other criterion of a similar nature; the term does not include any individual who
is liable to tax in that Contracting State in respect only of income from sources
therein.
(2) Where by reason of the provisions of paragraph (1) of this Article an
individual is a resident of both Contracting States, then his status shall be
determined in accordance with the following rules:
(a) He shall be deemed to be a resident of the Contracting State in
which he has a permanent home available to him. If he has a
permanent home available to him in both Contracting States, he shall
be deemed to be a resident of the Contracting State with which his
personal and economic relations are closer (centre of vital interests);
(b) If the Contracting State in which he has his centre of vital interests
cannot be determined, or if he has not a permanent home available to
him in either Contracting State, he shall be deemed to be a resident of
the Contracting State in which he has an habitual abode;
(c) If he has an habitual abode in both Contracting States or in neither
of them, he shall be deemed to be a resident of the Contracting State
of which he is a national;
(d) If he is a national of both Contracting States or of neither of them,
the competent authorities of the Contracting States shall settle the
question by mutual agreement.
(3) Where by reason of the provisions of paragraph (1) of this Article a
person other than an individual is a resident of both Contracting States, then it
shall be deemed to be a resident of the Contracting State in which its place of
effective management is situated.
9. Article 5
Permanent Establishment
(1) For the purposes of this Convention, the term "permanent
establishment" means a fixed place of business in which the business of the
enterprise is wholly or partly carried on.
(2) The term "permanent establishment" shall include especially:
(a) A place of management;
(b) A branch;
(c) An office;
(d) A factory;
(e) A workshop;
(f) A warehouse, in relation to a person providing storage facilities for
others;
(g) A mine, oil well, quarry or other place of extraction of natural
resources;
(h) A building site or construction or assembly project which exists for
more than 183 days.
(3) The term "permanent establishment" shall not be deemed to include:
(a) The use of facilities solely for the purpose of storage or display of
goods or merchandise belonging to the enterprise;
(b) The maintenance of a stock of goods or merchandise belonging to
the enterprise solely for the purpose of storage or display;
(c) The maintenance of a stock of goods or merchandise belonging to
the enterprise solely for the purpose of processing by another
enterprise;
(d) The maintenance of a fixed place of business solely for the purpose
of purchasing goods or merchandise, or for collecting information, for
the enterprise;
(e) The maintenance of a fixed place of business solely for the purpose
of advertising, for the supply of information, for scientific research or for
similar activities which have a preparatory or auxiliary character, for the
enterprise.
10. (4) A person acting in a Contracting State on behalf of an enterprise of the
other Contracting State--other than an agent of an independent status to
whom paragraph (5) of this Article applies--shall be deemed to be a
permanent establishment in the first-mentioned State but only if:
(a) He has, and habitually exercises, in the first-mentioned State, a
general authority to conclude contracts on behalf of the enterprise,
unless his activities are limited to the purchase of goods or
merchandise for the enterprise, or
(b) He habitually maintains in the first-mentioned State a stock of
goods or merchandise belonging to the enterprise from which he
regularly fills orders or makes deliveries on behalf of the enterprise, or
(c) He habitually secures orders for the sale of goods or merchandise
in the first-mentioned State, wholly or almost wholly on behalf of the
enterprise itself, or on behalf of the enterprise and other enterprises
controlled by it or which have a controlling interest in it.
(5) An enterprise of a Contracting State shall not be deemed to have a
permanent establishment in the other Contracting State merely because it
carries on business in that other State through a broker, general commission
agent or any other agent of an independent status, where such person is
acting in the ordinary course of his business and his activities are not as
described in sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph (4) of this Article.
(6) The fact that a company which is a resident of a Contracting State
controls or is controlled by a company which is a resident of the other
Contracting State, or which carries on business in that other State (whether
through a permanent establishment or otherwise), shall not of itself constitute
either company a permanent establishment of the other.
11. Article 6
Income From Immovable Property
(1) Income from immovable property may be taxed in the Contracting State
in which such property is situated.
(2) (a) The term "immovable property" shall, subject to the provisions of
sub-paragraph (b) below, be defined in accordance with the law of the
Contracting State in which the property in question is situated.
(b) The term "immovable property" shall in any case include property
accessory to immovable property, livestock and equipment used in
agriculture, forestry and fisheries, rights to which the provisions of
general law respecting landed property apply, usufruct of immovable
property and rights to variable or fixed payments as consideration for
the working of, or the right to work, mineral deposits, sources and other
natural resources; ships, boats and aircraft shall not be regarded as
immovable property.
(3) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this Article shall apply to income
derived from the direct use, letting, or use in any other form of immovable
property.
(4) The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (3) of this Article shall also apply
to the income from immovable property of an enterprise and to income from
immovable property used for the performance of professional services.
12. Article 7
Business Profits
(1) The profits of an enterprise of a Contracting State shall be taxable only
in that State unless the enterprise carries on business in the other Contracting
State through a permanent establishment situated therein. If the enterprise
carries on business as aforesaid, the profits of the enterprise may be taxed in
the other State but only so much of them as is attributable to that permanent
establishment.
(2) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this Article, where an
enterprise of a Contracting State carries on business in the other Contracting
State through a permanent establishment situated therein, there shall in each
Contracting State be attributed to that permanent establishment the profits
which it might be expected to make if it were a distinct and separate
enterprise engaged in the same or similar activities under the same or similar
conditions and dealing at arm's length with the enterprise of which it is a
permanent establishment.
(3) In the determination of the profits of a permanent establishment, there
shall be allowed as deductions expenses of the enterprise shown to have
been incurred for the purposes of the permanent establishment, including
executive and general administrative expenses so incurred, whether in the
State in which the permanent establishment is situated or elsewhere.
(4) No profits shall be attributed to a permanent establishment by reason of
the mere purchase by that permanent establishment of goods or merchandise
for the enterprise.
(5) Where profits include items which are dealt with separately in other
Articles of this Convention, then the provisions of those Articles shall not be
affected by the provisions of this Article.
(6) For the purposes of this Article the term "profits" does not include
income from the operation of ships.
13. Article 8
Air Transport
(1) Profits from the operation of aircraft in international traffic shall be
taxable only in the Contracting State in which the place of effective
management of the enterprise is situated.
(2) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this Article shall likewise apply in
respect of income derived from participation in pools of any kind by
enterprises engaged in air transport.
(3) For the purposes of paragraph (1) of this Article, interest on funds
directly connected with the operation of aircraft in international traffic shall be
regarded as income from the operation of such aircraft, and the provisions of
Article 11 shall not apply to such interest.
14. Article 9
Associated Enterprises
Where
(a) An enterprise of a Contracting State participates directly or
indirectly in the management, control or capital of an enterprise of the
other Contracting State, or
(b) The same persons participate directly or indirectly in the
management, control or capital of an enterprise of a Contracting State
and an enterprise of the other Contracting State,
and in either case conditions are made or imposed between the two
enterprises in their commercial or financial relations which differ from those
which would be made between independent enterprises, then any profits
which would, but for those conditions, have accrued to one of the enterprises,
but, by reason of those conditions have not so accrued, may be included in
the profits of that enterprise and taxed accordingly.
15. Article 10
Dividends
(1) Dividends derived from a company which is a resident of a Contracting
State by a resident of the other Contracting State may be taxed in that other
State.
(2) However, such dividends may also be taxed in the Contracting State of
which the company paying the dividends is a resident and according to the
law of that State, but the tax so charged shall not exceed:
(a) 10 per cent of the gross amount of the dividends if the beneficial
owner is a company which controls directly or indirectly at least 10 per
cent of the voting power in the company paying the dividends;
(b) In all other cases 15 per cent of the gross amount of the dividends.
(3) The term "dividend" as used in this Article means income from shares,
or other rights, not being debt-claims, participating in profits, as well as
income from corporate rights assimilated to income from shares by the
taxation law of the State of which the company making the distribution is a
resident and also includes any other item (other than interest relieved from tax
under the provisions of Article 11 of this Convention) which, under the law of
the Contracting State of which the company paying the dividend is a resident,
is treated as a dividend or distribution of a company.
(4) The provisions of paragraphs (1) or (2) of this Article shall not apply
where the beneficial owner of the dividends, being a resident of one of the
Contracting States, has in the other Contracting State a permanent
establishment or performs in that other State professional services from a
fixed base situated therein and the holding by virtue of which the dividends
are paid is effectively connected with the business carried on through such
permanent establishment or fixed base. In such a case the provisions of
Article 7 or Article 14, as the case may be, shall apply.
(5) Where a company which is a resident of a Contracting State derives
profits or income from the other Contracting State, that other State may not
impose any tax on the dividends paid by the company, except in so far as
such dividends are paid to a resident of that other State or in so far as the
holding in respect of which the dividends are paid is effectively connected with
a permanent establishment or a fixed base situated in that other State, nor
subject the company's undistributed profits to a tax on undistributed profits,
even if the dividends paid or the undistributed profits consist wholly or partly of
profits or income arising in that other State.
16. Article 11
Interest
(1) Interest arising in a Contracting State which is derived and beneficially
owned by a resident of the other Contracting State may be taxed in that other
State.
(2) Such interest may also be taxed in the Contracting State in which it
arises, and according to the law of that State; but where the interest is paid to
a resident of the other Contracting State who is subject to tax in that other
State in respect of it, the tax so charged in the State in which the interest
arises shall not exceed:
(a) 7 1/2 per cent of the gross amount of the interest, if the interest is
derived by a bank or any other financial institution (including an
insurance company) which is a resident of the other State;
(b) 10 percent of the gross amount of the interest, in all other cases.
(3) The term "interest" as used in this Article means income from
Government securities, bonds or debentures whether or not secured by
mortgage and whether or not carrying a right to participate in profits, and other
debt-claims of every kind as well as all other income assimilated to income
from money lent by the taxation law of the State in which the income arises; it
does not include interest which is treated as a distribution under United
Kingdom law.
(4) The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this Article shall not apply if
the beneficial owner of the interest, being a resident of the Contracting State,
carries on business in the other Contracting State in which the interest arises
through a permanent establishment situated therein, or performs in that other
State professional services from a fixed base situated therein, and the debt-
claim in respect of which the interest is paid is effectively connected with such
permanent establishment or fixed base. In such a case, the provisions of
Article 7 or Article 14, as the case may be, shall apply.
(5) Interest shall be deemed to arise in a Contracting State when the payer
is that State itself, a political subdivision, a local authority or a resident of that
State. Where, however, the person paying the interest, whether he is a
resident of a Contracting State or not, has in a Contracting State a permanent
establishment in connection with which the indebtedness on which the interest
is paid was incurred, and such interest is borne by that permanent
establishment, then such interest shall be deemed to arise in the Contracting
State in which the permanent establishment is situated.
(6) Where, owing to a special relationship between the payer and the
beneficial owner or between both of them and some other person, the amount
of the interest paid exceeds, for whatever reason, the amount which would
17. have been agreed upon by the payer and the beneficial owner in the absence
of such relationship, the provisions of this Article shall apply only to the last-
mentioned amount. In that case, the excess part of the payments shall remain
taxable according to the law of each Contracting State, due regard being had
to the other provisions of this Convention.
(7) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this Article, interest
arising in a Contracting State shall be exempt from tax in that State if it is
derived and beneficially owned by the Government of the other Contracting
State or any agency or instrumentality wholly owned by that Government.
18. Article 12
Royalties
(1) Royalties arising in a Contracting State which are derived and
beneficially owned by a resident of the other Contracting State may be taxed
in that other State.
(2) However, such royalties may also be taxed in the Contracting State in
which they arise and according to the law of that State, but the tax so charged
shall not exceed 10 per cent of the gross amount of the royalties
(3) The term "royalties" as used in this Article means payments of any kind
received as a consideration for the use of, or the right to use, any copyright of
literary, artistic or scientific work (including cinematograph films and films or
tapes for radio or television broadcasting), any patent, trade mark, design or
model, plan, secret formula or process, or for the use of, or the right to use,
industrial, commercial or scientific equipment, or for information concerning
industrial, commercial or scientific experience but does not include any
payment in respect of the operation of mines, quarries or other places for
extraction of natural resources.
(4) The provisions of paragraph (1) and (2) of this Article shall not apply if
the beneficial owner of the royalties, being a resident of a Contracting State,
carries on business in the other Contracting State in which the royalties arise,
through a permanent establishment situated therein, or performs in that other
State professional services from a fixed base situated therein, and the right or
property in respect of which the royalties are paid is effectively connected with
such permanent establishment or fixed base. In such a case, the provisions of
Article 7 or Article 14, as the case may be, shall apply.
(5) Royalties shall be deemed to arise in a Contracting State where the
payer is that State itself, a political subdivision, a local authority or a resident
of that State. Where, however, the person paying the royalties, whether he is
a resident of a Contracting State or not, has in a Contracting State a
permanent establishment in connection with which the obligation to pay the
royalties was incurred and the royalties are borne by that permanent
establishment, then the royalties shall be deemed to arise in the Contracting
State in which the permanent establishment is situated.
(6) Where, owing to a special relationship between the payer and the
beneficial owner or between both of them and some other person, the amount
of the royalties paid exceeds, for whatever reason, the amount which would
have been paid in the absence of such relationship, the provisions of this
Article shall apply only to the last-mentioned amount. In that case, the excess
part of the payments shall remain taxable according to the law of each
Contracting State, due regard being had to the other provisions of this
Convention.
19. Article 13
Capital Gains
(1) Capital gains from the alienation of immovable property, as defined in
paragraph (2) of Article 6, or from the alienation of shares in a company the
assets of which consist principally of such property, may be taxed in the
Contracting State in which such property is situated.
(2) Capital gains from the alienation of movable property forming part of
the business property of a permanent establishment which an enterprise of a
Contracting State has in the other Contracting State or of movable property
pertaining to a fixed base available to a resident of a Contracting State in the
other Contracting State for the purpose of performing professional services,
including such gains from the alienation of such a permanent establishment
(alone or together with the whole enterprise) or of such a fixed base, may be
taxed in the other State.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this Article, capital
gains derived by a resident of a Contracting State from the alienation of ships
and aircraft operated in international traffic and movable property pertaining to
the operation of such ships and aircraft shall be taxable only in that
Contracting State.
(4) Capital gains from the alienation of any property other than those
mentioned in paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) of this Article shall be taxable only in
the Contracting State of which the alienator is a resident.
20. Article 14
Independent Personal Services
(1) Income derived by a resident of a Contracting State in respect of
professional services or other independent activities of a similar character
shall be taxable only in that State, unless:
(a) He has a fixed base regularly available to him in the other
Contracting State for the purpose of performing his activities; in that
case, only so much of the income as is attributable to that fixed base
may be taxed in that other Contracting State; or
(b) His stay in the other Contracting State is for a period or periods
amounting to or exceeding in the aggregate 120 days in the fiscal year.
(2) The term "professional services" includes especially independent
scientific, literary, artistic, educational or teaching activities as well as the
independent activities of physicians, lawyers, engineers, architects, dentists
and accountants.
21. Article 15
Dependent Personal Services
(1) Subject to the provisions of Articles 17, 18, 19 and 20 salaries, wages
and other similar remuneration derived by a resident of a Contracting State in
respect of an employment shall be taxable only in that State unless the
employment is exercised in the other Contracting State. If the employment is
so exercised, such remuneration as is derived therefrom may be taxed in that
other State.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this Article,
remuneration derived by a resident of a Contracting State in respect of an
employment exercised in the other Contracting State shall be taxable only in
the first-mentioned State if:
(a) The recipient is present in the other State for a period or periods not
exceeding in the aggregate 183 days in the fiscal year concerned; and
(b) The remuneration is paid by, or on behalf of, an employer who is
not a resident of the other State; and
(c) The remuneration is not borne by a permanent establishment or a
fixed base which the employer has in the other State.
(3) Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this Article, remuneration
in respect of an employment exercised aboard a ship or aircraft in
international traffic may be taxed in the Contracting State of which the person
deriving the profits from the operation of the ship or aircraft is a resident.
22. Article 16
Artistes and Athletes
(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Articles 14 and 15, income derived by
public entertainers, such as theatre, motion picture, radio or television artistes,
and musicians, and by athletes, from their personal activities as such may be
taxed in the Contracting State in which those activities are exercised.
(2) Where income in respect of personal activities as such of an entertainer
accrues not to the entertainer himself but to another person that income may,
notwithstanding the provisions of Articles 7, 14 and 15, be taxed in the
Contracting State in which the activities of the entertainer are exercised.
(3) The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this Article shall not apply to
services of entertainers and athletes if their visit to a Contracting State is
supported wholly or substantially from public funds of the other Contracting
State.
23. Article 17
Pensions
(1) Subject to the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of Article 18
pensions and other similar remuneration paid in consideration of past
employment to a resident of a Contracting State and any annuity paid to such
a resident shall be taxable only in that State.
(2) The term "annuity" means a stated sum payable periodically at stated
times during life or during a specified or ascertainable period of time under an
obligation to make the payments in return for adequate and full consideration
in money or money's worth.
24. Article 18
Governmental Functions
(1) Remuneration or pensions paid out of public funds of the United
Kingdom or Northern Ireland or of the funds of any local authority in the
United Kingdom to any individual in respect of services rendered to the
Government of the United Kingdom or Northern Ireland or a local authority in
the United Kingdom in the discharge of functions of a governmental nature
shall be taxable only in the United Kingdom unless the individual is a
Bangladesh national without also being a United Kingdom national.
(2) Remuneration or pensions paid by, or out of funds created by,
Bangladesh or a local authority thereof to any individual in respect of services
rendered to the Government of Bangladesh or a local authority thereof, in the
discharge of functions of a governmental nature, shall be taxable only in
Bangladesh unless the individual is a United Kingdom national without also
being a Bangladesh national.
(3) The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this Article shall not apply to
remuneration or pensions in respect of services rendered in connection with
any trade or business.
25. Article 19
Students
(1) An individual who is a resident of one of the Contracting States at the
time he becomes temporarily present in the other Contracting State and who
is temporarily present in the other Contracting State solely for the purpose of:
(a) Studying in the other Contracting State at a university or other
recognised educational institution; or
(b) Securing training at a recognised educational institution required to
qualify him to practise a profession; or
(c) Studying or carrying out research as a recipient of a grant,
allowance or award from a governmental, religious, charitable,
scientific, literary or educational organisation;
shall be exempt from tax in that other Contracting State on:
(i) Remittances from abroad for the purpose of his maintenance,
education, study, research or training;
(ii) The grant, allowance or award; and
(iii) Income from personal services rendered in the other Contracting
State (other than any rendered by an articled clerk or other individual
undergoing professional training to the person or partnership to whom
he is articled or who is providing the training) provided that the income
constitutes earnings reasonably necessary for his maintenance and
education.
(2) In no event shall an individual have the benefit of the provisions of this
Article for more than five years.
26. Article 20
Teachers
(1) An individual who visits one of the Contracting States for a period not
exceeding two years for the purpose of teaching or engaging in research at a
university, college or other recognised educational institution in that
Contracting State, and who was immediately before that visit a resident of the
other Contracting State, shall be exempted from tax by the first-mentioned
Contracting State on any remuneration for such teaching or research for a
period not exceeding two years from the date he first visits that State for such
purpose.
(2) This Article shall not apply to income from research unless such
research is undertaken by the individual in the public interest and not primarily
for the benefit of some other private person or persons.
27. Article 21
Miscellaneous Provisions
(1) Where under any provision of this Convention income is relieved from
tax in a Contracting State and, under the law in force in the other Contracting
State, an individual, in respect of the said income, is subject to tax by
reference to the amount thereof which is remitted to or received in that other
Contracting State, and not by reference to the full amount thereof, then the
relief to be allowed under this Convention in the first-mentioned State shall
apply only to so much of the income as is remitted to or received in that other
Contracting State.
(2) The provisions of section 23A of the Bangladesh Income-tax Act
relating to the imposition of additional tax on undistributed profits shall not
apply to the income of a company, being a resident of Bangladesh, more than
50 per cent of the voting shares of which are owned by a company which is a
resident of the United Kingdom and quoted on a stock exchange, if the
undistributed profits of the first-mentioned company are wholly or mainly
retained for the purpose of industrial development in Bangladesh.
(3) Directors' fees and similar payments derived by a resident of a
Contracting State in his capacity as a member of the board of directors of a
company which is a resident of the other Contracting State may be taxed in
that other State.
(4) The provisions of Bangladesh law which provide for a rebate of tax to
be given in certain circumstances to a public company shall not be construed
as being inconsistent with the provisions of Article 23.
28. Article 22
Elimination of Double Taxation
(1) Subject to the provisions of the law of the United Kingdom regarding
the allowance as a credit against United Kingdom tax of tax payable in a
territory outside the United Kingdom (which shall not affect the general
principle hereof):
(a) Bangladesh tax payable under the law of Bangladesh and in
accordance with this Convention, whether directly or by deduction, on
profits, income or chargeable gains from sources within Bangladesh
(excluding in the case of a dividend, tax payable in respect of the
profits out of which the dividend is paid) shall be allowed as a credit
against any United Kingdom tax computed by reference to the same
profits, income or chargeable gains by reference to which the
Bangladesh tax is computed;
(b) In the case of a dividend paid by a company which is a resident of
Bangladesh to a company which is a resident of the United Kingdom
and which controls directly or indirectly at least 10 per cent of the
voting power in the company paying the dividend, the credit shall take
into account (in addition to any Bangladesh tax creditable under the
provisions of sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph) the Bangladesh tax
payable by the company in respect of the profits out of which such a
dividend is paid.
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1) of this Article, the term "Bangladesh
tax payable" shall be deemed to include any amount which would have been
payable as Bangladesh tax for any year but for an exemption or reduction of
tax granted for that year or any part thereof under any of the following
provisions of Bangladesh law:
(a) Clause (xiii) of sub-section (3) of section 4 of the Bangladesh
Income-tax Act;
clause (vii(a)) of sub-section (2) of section 10 of the said Act;
sub-sections (2A), (2B), (2C) and (2D) of section 14A of the said Act;
paragraphs (c), (e), (f) and (g) of Notification number S.R.O. 417-L/76
dated 29 November 1976; and
paragraphs (a), (b) and (d) of the said Notification so far as the
exemption or relief relates to loans made with a view to promoting
economic development in Bangladesh;
29. so far as they were in force on, and have not been modified since, the
date of signature of this Convention, or have been modified only in
minor respects so as not to affect their general character; or
(b) Under any other provision which may subsequently be made
granting an exemption or reduction of tax which is agreed by the
competent authorities of the Contracting States to be of a substantially
similar character, if it has not been modified thereafter or has been
modified only in minor respects so as not to affect its general character.
Provided that relief from United Kingdom tax shall not be given by virtue of
this paragraph in respect of income from any source if the income arises in a
period starting more than ten years after the exemption from, or reduction of,
Bangladesh tax was first granted in respect of that source; but this proviso
shall not apply to interest within the scope of the said Notification.
(3) Subject to the provisions of the law of Bangladesh regarding the
allowance as a credit against Bangladesh tax of tax payable in a territory
outside Bangladesh (which shall not affect the general principle hereof),
United Kingdom tax payable under the laws of the United Kingdom and in
accordance with this Convention, whether directly or by deduction, on profits,
income or chargeable gains from sources within the United Kingdom shall be
allowed as a credit against any Bangladesh tax computed by reference to the
same profits, income or chargeable gains by reference to which the United
Kingdom tax is computed.
(4) For the purposes of paragraphs (1) and (3) of this Article profits,
income and capital gains owned by a resident of a Contracting State which
may be taxed in the other Contracting State in accordance with this
Convention shall be deemed to arise from sources in that other Contracting
State.
(5) Where profits on which an enterprise of a Contracting State has been
charged to tax in that State are also included in the profits of an enterprise of
the other State and the profits so included are profits which would have
accrued to that enterprise of the other State if the conditions made between
the enterprises had been those which would have been made between
independent enterprises dealing at arm's length, the amount included in the
profits of both enterprises shall be treated for the purposes of this Article as
income from a source in the other State of the enterprise of the first-
mentioned State and relief shall be given accordingly under the provisions of
paragraph (1) or paragraph (3) of this Article.
30. Article 23
Non-Discrimination
(1) The nationals of a Contracting State shall not be subjected in the other
Contracting State to any taxation or any requirement connected therewith
which is other or more burdensome than the taxation and connected
requirements to which nationals of that other State in the same circumstances
are or may be subjected.
(2) The taxation on a permanent establishment which an enterprise of a
Contracting State has in the other Contracting State shall not be less
favourably levied in that other State than the taxation levied on enterprises of
that other State carrying on the same activities.
(3) Enterprises of a Contracting State, the capital of which is wholly or
partly owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by one or more residents of
the other Contracting State, shall not be subjected in the first-mentioned
Contracting State to any taxation or any requirement connected therewith
which is other or more burdensome than the taxation and connected
requirements to which other similar enterprises of that first-mentioned State
are or may be subjected.
(4) Nothing contained in this Article shall be construed as obliging either
Contracting State to grant to individuals not resident in that State any of the
personal allowances, reliefs and reductions for tax purposes which are
granted to individuals so resident. For the purposes of this paragraph the term
"individuals" includes, in the case of Bangladesh, unregistered firms,
associations of persons and Hindu undivided families which are entitled to the
same personal allowances, reliefs and reductions as individuals.
(5) In this Article the term "taxation" means taxes which are the subject of
this Convention.
31. Article 24
Mutual Agreement Procedure
(1) Where a resident of a Contracting State considers that the actions of
one or both of the Contracting States result or will result for him in taxation not
in accordance with this Convention, he may, notwithstanding the remedies
provided by the national laws of those States, present his case to the
competent authority of the Contracting State of which he is a resident.
(2) The competent authority shall endeavour, if the objection appears to it
to be justified and if it is not itself able to arrive at an appropriate solution, to
resolve the case by mutual agreement with the competent authority of the
other Contracting State, with a view to the avoidance of taxation not in
accordance with the Convention.
(3) The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall endeavour to
resolve by mutual agreement any difficulties or doubts arising as to the
interpretation or application of the Convention.
(4) The competent authorities of the Contracting States may communicate
with each other directly for the purpose of reaching an agreement in the sense
of the preceding paragraphs.
32. Article 25
Exchange of Information
(1) The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange
such information as is necessary for the carrying out of this Convention and of
the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this
Convention in so far as the taxation thereunder is in accordance with this
Convention. Any information so exchanged shall be treated as secret and
shall not be disclosed to any persons or authorities other than those
concerned with the assessment or collection of the taxes which are the
subject of the Convention.
(2) In no case shall the provisions of paragraph (1) of this Article be
construed so as to impose on one of the Contracting States the obligation:
(a) To carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or
the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State.
(b) To supply particulars which are not obtainable under the laws or in
the normal course of the administration of that or of the other
Contracting State;
(c) To supply information which would disclose any trade, business,
industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or
information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy.
33. Article 26
Entry Into Force
The Convention shall come into force on the date when the last of all such
things shall have been done in the United Kingdom and Bangladesh as are
necessary to give the Convention the force of law in the United Kingdom and
Bangladesh respectively, and shall thereupon have effect:
(a) In the United Kingdom:
(i) In respect of income tax and capital gains tax, for any year of
assessment beginning on or after 6 April 1978;
(ii) In respect of corporation tax, for any financial year beginning
on or after 1 April 1978;
(b) In Bangladesh for any year of assessment beginning on or after 1
July 1978.
34. Article 27
Termination
This Convention shall remain in force until terminated by one of the
Contracting States. Either Contracting State may terminate the Convention,
through diplomatic channels, by giving notice of termination at least six
months before the end of any calendar year after the year 1980. In such
event, the Convention shall cease to have effect:
(a) In the United Kingdom:
(i) In respect of income tax and capital gains tax, for any year of
assessment beginning on or after 6 April in the calendar year
next following that in which the notice is given;
(ii) In respect of corporation tax, for any financial year beginning
on or after 1 April in the calendar year next following that in
which the notice is given;
(b) In Bangladesh for any year of assessment beginning on or after 1
July in the calendar year next following that in which the notice is given.
In witness whereof the undersigned, duly authorised thereto by their
respective Governments, have signed this Convention.
Done in duplicate at Dacca this eighth day of August 1979.
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF
THE UNITED KINGDOM OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC
GREAT BRITAIN AND OF BANGLADESH:
NORTHERN IRELAND:
F. Stephen Miles K. M. M. Hossain