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Cyprus expands treaty network as of 1 January 2020

12 February 2020

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Tax Alerts, National/Federal Taxation, Treaties

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Andorra, Cyprus, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine

Executive summaryCyprus’ Double Tax Treaty network has been further expanded with two new tax treaties between Cyprus and Andorra and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, respectively. In addition, a Protocol amending the existing treaty with Ukraine is also effective.This Alert summarizes the key provisions of the new treaties and amending Protocol which are in effect as of 1 January 2020.Detailed discussionTreaty with AndorraThe Treaty provides for 0% withholding tax on dividends, interest and royalties if the beneficial owner of the income is a resident of the other country.In general, capital gains are taxable only in the Contracting State in which the alienator...