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Convention between the KINGDOM OF SPAIN and the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital

[GTL Notes - See Protocol]

StatusIn Force
Signed on5 March 2006
Entered into force2 April 2007
Amended on-
Terminated on-

The Kingdom of Spain and the United Arab Emirates, desiring to conclude a Convention 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

CHAPTER I - SCOPE OF THE CONVENTION

Article 1 - Persons Covered

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 - Shipping And Air Transport

Article 9 - Associated Enterprises

Article 10 - Dividends

Article 11 - Interest

Article 12 - Royalties

Article 13 - Capital Gains

Article 14 - Income From Employment

Article 15 - Directors' Fees

Article 16 - Artistes And Sportsmen

Article 17 - Pensions

Article 18 - Government Service

Article 19 - Students

Article 20 - Other Income

CHAPTER IV - TAXATION OF CAPITAL

Article 21 - Capital

CHAPTER V - METHODS FOR ELIMINATION OF DOUBLE TAXATION

Article 22 - Elimination Of Double Taxation

CHAPTER VI - SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Article 23 - Non-Discrimination

Article 24 - Mutual Agreement Procedure

Article 25 - Exchange Of Information

Article 26 - Members Of Diplomatic Missions And Consular Posts

CHAPTER VII - FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 27 - into Force

Article 28 - Termination

Protocol

CHAPTER I - SCOPE OF THE CONVENTION

Article 1
Persons Covered

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

Article 2
Taxes Covered