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Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of BAHRAIN and the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of BRUNEI DARUSSALAM for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital

Preamble

The Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam,

Desiring to conclude an Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital,

Have agreed as follows:

Contents

Article 1 - Persons Covered

Article 2 - Taxes Covered

Article 3 - General Definitions

Article 4 - Resident

Article 5 - Permanent Establishment

Article 6 - Income from Immovable Property

Article 7 - Business Profits

Article 8 - Shipping and Air Transport

Article 9 - Associated Enterprises

Article 10 - Dividends

Article 11 - Income from Debt-Claims

Article 12 - Royalties

Article 13 - Technical Fees

Article 14 - Capital Gains

Article 15 - Independent Personal Services

Article 16 - Dependent Personal Services

Article 17 - Directors' Fees and Remuneration of Top-Level Managerial Officials

Article 18 - Artistes and Sportspersons

Article 19 - Pensions and Social Security Payments

Article 20 - Government Service

Article 21 - Teachers and Researchers

Article 22 - Students

Article 23 - Other Income

Article 24 - Methods for the Elimination of Double Taxation

Article 25 - Non-Discrimination

Article 26 - Mutual Agreement Procedure

Article 27 - Exchange of Information

Article 28 - Members of Diplomatic Missions and Consular Posts

Article 29 - Entry Into Force

Article 30 - Termination

Protocol

Article 1
Persons Covered

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

Article 2
Taxes Covered