Hong Kong – Sweden: Tax Information Exchange Agreement Enters Into Force
The Tax Information Exchange Agreement between Hong Kong and Sweden entered into force on 16 January 2016. The agreement generally applies from 1 April 2016 for Hong Kong and from 1 January 2017 for Sweden. The Agreement was signed on 22 August 2014.
Hong Kong – Greenland: Tax Information Exchange Agreement Enters Into Force
The Tax Information Exchange Agreement between Hong Kong and Greenland entered into force on 17 February 2016. The Agreement generally applies from 1 April 2016 in Hong Kong and from 1 January 2017 in Greenland. The Agreement was signed on 22 August 2014.
Jersey – Romania: Tax Information Exchange Agreement Enters Into Force
The Tax Information Exchange Agreement between Jersey and Romania entered into force on 5 February 2016. The agreement generally applies from 5 February 2016 for criminal tax matters and from 1 January 2017 for other tax matters.
European Parliament Supports FTA Talks With New Zealand
New Zealand’s Trade Minister, Todd McClay, has welcomed the support of the European Parliament to commence negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand. McClay said that the resolution won the support of 479 Members of the European Parliament, 77 percent of the 619 who voted. “The importance of completing an FTA with […]
EU, EFTA Talk Free Trade
Lawmakers from the European Free Trade Association met with the European Union Trade Commissioner to discuss the two blocs’ priorities in the area of free trade. EFTA’s Parliamentary Committee met with Commissioner Cecilia Malmström on February 23, in one of a series of meetings with high-level personnel. They discussed the Commission’s new trade strategy, “Trade […]
EU, Canada Agree On New Approach To Investment In FTA
Canada and the European Union (EU) have agreed to the inclusion in their proposed free trade agreement of a new approach to investment protection and dispute resolution. Negotiations toward an EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) were concluded in 2014. The text of the agreement included clearly defined standards of protection, and provided for […]