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Convention between the Government of the KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN and the Government of the REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital

The Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria desiring to conclude a Convention for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and on capital

Have agreed as follows:

Contents

CHAPTER I - SCOPE OF THE CONVENTION

Article 1 - Personal Scope

Article 2 - Taxes Covered

CHAPTER II - DEFINITIONS

Article 3 - General Definitions

Article 4 - Resident

Article 5 - Permanent Establishment

CHAPTER III - TAXATION OF INCOME

Article 6 - Income from Immovable Property

Article 7 - Business Profits

Article 8 - International Traffic

Article 9 - Associated Enterprises

Article 10 - Dividends

Article 11 - Income from Debt-Claims

Article 12 - Royalties

Article 13 - Capital Gains

Article 14 - Income from Independent Professional and Other Personal Services

Article 15 - Income from Employment

Article 16 - Directors' Fees

Article 17 - Artistes and Sportsmen

Article 18 - Pensions

Article 19 - Government Service

Article 20 - Students

Article 21 - Teachers and Researchers

Article 22 - Other Income

CHAPTER IV - TAXATION OF CAPITAL

Article 23 - Capital

CHAPTER V - METHODS FOR ELIMINATION OF DOUBLE TAXATION

Article 24 - Elimination of Double Taxation

CHAPTER VI - SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Article 25 - Non-Discrimination

Article 26 - Mutual Agreement Procedure

Article 27 - Exchange of Information

Article 28 - Members of Diplomatic Missions and Consular Posts

CHAPTER VII - FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 29 - Entry into Force

Article 30 - Termination

CHAPTER I
SCOPE OF THE CONVENTION

Article 1
Personal Scope

This Convention shall apply to persons who are residents of one or both of the Contracting States.

Article 2
Taxes Covered