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Agreement between the Government of the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES and the Government of the UNITED MEXICAN STATES for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income

[GTL Notes - See Protocol 1 & 2]

StatusIn Force
Signed on20 November 2012
Entered into force9 July 2014
Amended on-
Terminated on-

Preamble

The Government of the United Mexican States and the Government of the United Arab Emirates;

Desiring to promote their mutual economic relations through the conclusion of an Agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income;

Have agreed as follows:

Contents

CHAPTER I - SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT

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 - Independent Professional and Technical Services

Article 15 - Income From Employment

Article 16 - Directors' Fees

Article 17 - Artistes and Sportspersons

Article 18 - Pensions

Article 19 - Government Service

Article 20 - Students

Article 21 - Other Income

Article 22 - Limitation on Benefits

CHAPTER IV - METHODS FOR ELIMINATION OF DOUBLE TAXATION

Article 23 - Elimination of Double Taxation

CHAPTER V - SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Article 24 - Non Discrimination

Article 25 - Mutual Agreement Procedure

Article 26 - Exchange of Information

Article 27 - Members of Diplomatic Missions and Consular Posts

CHAPTER VI - FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 28 - Entry Into Force

Article 29 - Termination

Protocol

CHAPTER I - SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT

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