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June 26, 2026

Agreement between the DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA and the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income

[GTL Notes - See Protocol]

StatusIn Force
Signed on24 September 2003
Entered into force1 April 2004
Amended on-
Terminated on-

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

Article 9 - Associated Enterprises

Article 10 - Dividends

Article 11 - Interest

Article 12 - Royalties

Article 13 - Capital Gains

Article 14 - Independent Personal Services

Article 15 - Dependent Personal Services

Article 16 - Directors' Fees

Article 17 - Artistes and Sportsmen

Article 18 - Pensions and Social Security Payments

Article 19 - Government Service

Article 20 - Teachers and Researchers

Article 21 - Students and Trainees

Article 22 - Other Income

Article 23 - Income of Government and Institutions

Article 24 - Refunds

Article 25 - Elimination of Double Taxation

Article 26 - Non-discrimination

Article 27 - Mutual Agreement Procedure

Article 28 - Exchange of Information

Article 29 - Diplomatic Agents and Consular Officers

Article 30 - Air Transport

Article 31 - Entry into Force

Article 32 - Termination

Protocol

Article 1
Personal Scope

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

Article 2
Taxes Covered