Liechtenstein, Georgia Initial Landmark DTA 9/5/2012
Liechtenstein and Georgia have recently initialled in Tbilisi a bilateral double taxation agreement between the two countries in the area of taxes on income and on wealth.

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Liechtenstein, Sweden TIEA Enters Into Force 19/4/2012
The bilateral tax information exchange agreement between Liechtenstein and Sweden has now entered into force, following ratification of the treaty by the relevant contracting parties.

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Liechtenstein, Switzerland Initiate DTA Discussions 16/4/2012
Switzerland and Liechtenstein have recently announced plans to negotiate a bilateral double taxation agreement between the two countries.

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CIOT Expects UK-Swiss Tax Deal Re-Write 11/4/2012
Changes to the Swiss-German tax treaty could lead to higher charges for UK holders of undeclared Swiss bank accounts, the Chartered Institute of Taxation has warned.

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Liechtenstein's Nordic TIEAs Enter Into Force 30/3/2012
The Liechtenstein government has recently announced that the bilateral tax information exchange agreements (TIEAs) concluded with Norway, Finland, Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands are due to enter into force shortly, following ratification of the treaties by the relevant contracting parties.

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Liechtenstein Sends DTA With Germany To Parliament 29/3/2012
The Liechtenstein government has announced that it has recently submitted to parliament for approval a report pertaining to the bilateral double taxation agreement with Germany, aimed at preventing double taxation and tax evasion in the area of taxes on income and on wealth.

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Liechtenstein, UK Seal Tax Treaty 9/2/2012
During a recent working visit to Vaduz by Dave Hartnett, UK Permanent Secretary for Tax, Liechtenstein and the UK initialled a landmark comprehensive bilateral Income Tax Treaty, and extended the unique Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility.

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Germany, Liechtenstein Sign DTA 21/11/2011
The Principality of Liechtenstein and the Federal Republic of Germany have recently signed in Berlin a bilateral double taxation agreement between the two countries, intended to secure mutual legal, planning and investment security.

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Global Forum Affirms Liechtenstein's Fiscal Commitments 19/9/2011
In a recently published report, summarising the legal and regulatory framework for transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes in Liechtenstein, the OECD's Global Forum underlines the principality’s commitment in the area of taxation.

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Germany, Liechtenstein Edge Closer To Tax Deal 19/8/2011
Germany and the Principality of Liechtenstein recently initialled in Berlin a draft agreement, designed to avoid double taxation and tax evasion in the area of taxes on income and capital.

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Hong Kong, Liechtenstein DTA In Force 12/8/2011
The government of Hong Kong on August 10 announced the coming into force of its double tax agreement with Liechtenstein following the completion of ratification procedures.

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Liechtenstein To Broaden Legal Assistance Law 10/6/2011
Liechtenstein’s government has recently submitted a proposal for consultation, which aims to extend legal assistance in criminal tax matters by implementing changes to the Principality’s existing legal assistance law and by agreeing to the additional protocol to the European legal aid agreement.

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Hong Kong Gazettes DTAs 17/5/2011
Five orders implementing the double taxation agreements with Liechtenstein, France, Japan and New Zealand, and the protocol to the agreement with Luxembourg, have been gazetted by Hong Kong’s Chief Executive under the Inland Revenue Ordinance.

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Liechtenstein, Hong Kong DTA Enters Into Force 18/3/2011
Following ratification by both treaty partners, the bilateral double taxation agreement in place between Liechtenstein and Hong Kong entered into force on March 16.

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Netherlands Notes Tax Agreements' Entry Into Force 30/12/2010
The Netherlands government has announced the ratification of a revised double tax agreement with the United Kingdom, approved by the Netherlands’ Senate in late December.

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Liechtenstein Concludes Multiple TIEAs 17/12/2010
Liechtenstein’s government has recently approved tax agreements in accordance with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s model convention with the Nordic States: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and Greenland.

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German Court Permits Use Of Stolen Tax CDs 3/12/2010
Following months of controversy, Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has finally permitted the use of tax information contained on data discs for criminal prosecutions, and has published details of its ruling accordingly.

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Liechtenstein, Austria Hold Key Tax Talks 2/11/2010
Liechtenstein’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister Klaus Tschütscher and Austria’s Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Josef Pröll met recently in Vienna to hold an open exchange of views on fiscal and financial policy issues and to discuss negotiations on the revision of the bilateral double taxation agreement in place between the two countries.

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Liechtenstein, Uruguay Sign DTA 22/10/2010
Uruguay’s Economic and Finance Minister Fernando Lorenzo and Liechtenstein’s ambassador in Bern Hubert Büchel have recently signed a double taxation agreement between the two countries, conforming to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s model convention.

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Germany, Liechtenstein Seek To Conclude DTA 5/10/2010
Liechtenstein’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister Klaus Tschütscher has met recently with Germany’s Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble in Berlin to hold an open exchange of views on fiscal and financial policy issues and to discuss ongoing negotiations on the conclusion of a double taxation agreement.

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Liechtenstein, Germany Hold Tax Talks 29/9/2010
Liechtenstein’s Prime Minister Klaus Tschütscher has recently met with Germany’s Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble during an official working visit to Berlin, with the talks focussing on the planned completion of a bilateral double taxation agreement between the two countries.

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Liechtenstein Announces New Head Of Tax Administration 24/9/2010
Liechtenstein has announced the appointment of tax specialist Irene Salvi as Head of the principality’s tax administration team within its international department.

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Hong Kong, Liechtenstein Sign Comprehensive DTA 16/8/2010
On August 12, Hong Kong signed its 14th comprehensive agreement for the avoidance of double taxation, incorporating the latest Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development standard on exchange of information for tax purposes.

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Liechtenstein Approves DTAs 10/6/2010
Liechtenstein’s government has approved double taxation agreements with Luxembourg and the Republic of San Marino, which were signed last year.

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Liechtenstein, Germany Hold Tax Talks 6/5/2010
During a recent visit to Berlin, Liechtenstein’s Economics Minister Martin Meyer met with his German counterpart Rainer Brüderle, with the talks focussing on the strengthening of economic ties between the two countries, and on bilateral cooperation in tax matters.

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