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New Tax Treaty between Lesotho and the UK in Force

06 March 2019

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Treaty Development

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Lesotho-United Kingdom

According to a 5 March 2019 update from UK HMRC, the new income and capital tax treaty with Lesotho entered into force on 18 September 2018. The treaty, signed 3 November 2016, replaces the 1997 treaty between the two countries. Taxes Covered The treaty covers Lesotho taxes imposed under the Income Tax Act, 1993 (Act No. 9 of 1993), and covers UK income tax, corporation tax, and capital gains tax. Residence If a company is considered resident in both Contracting States, the competent authorities will determine the company's residence for the purpose of the treaty through mutual agreement. If no...