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CONVENTION
between the Government of the KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA and the Government of the RUSSIAN FEDERATION
for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of tax evasion with respect to taxes
on income and on capital

The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Russian Federation,

Desiring to conclude a Convention to avoid double taxation and to prevent tax evasion with respect to taxes on income and on capital,

Have agreed as follows:

Contents

Article 1 - Personal Scope

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 - Capital Gains

Article 14 - Independent Personal Services

Article 15 - Dependent Personal Services

Article 16 - Directors' Fees

Article 17 - Artists and Sportsmen

Article 18 - Pensions

Article 19 - Government Service

Article 20 - Students

Article 21 - Teachers and Researchers

Article 22 - Other Income

Article 23 - Capital

Article 24 - Methods for Elimination of Double Taxation

Article 25 - Investment Laws

Article 26 - Mutual Agreement Procedure

Article 27 - Exchange of Information

Article 28 - Diplomatic and Consular Officers

Article 29 - Entry into Force

Article 30 - Termination

Protocol

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