According to an update from the OECD, North Macedonia deposited on 30 September 2019 its ratification instrument for the OECD-Council of Europe Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters as amended by the 2010 protocol. The Convention will enter into force for North Macedonia on 1 January 2020 and will generally apply from 1 January 2021, although it may apply for earlier periods between signatories if agreed to and applies in relation to any period regarding criminal matters.