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

[GTL Notes - See Protocol 1 & 5]

StatusIn Force
Signed on28 November 1995
Entered into force18 September 1996
Amended on-
Terminated on-

The Government of the United Arab Emirates and the Government of Malaysia

Desiring to promote and strengthen economic relation by concluding 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

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 - Interest

Article 12 - Government Income

Article 13 - Royalties

Article 14 - Gains From The Alienation Of Property

Article 15 - Personal Services

Article 16 - Directors' Fees

Article 17 - Artistes And Athletes

Article 18 - Pensions And Annuities

Article 19 - Government Service

Article 20 - Students And Trainees

Article 21 - Professors, Teachers And Researchers

Article 22 - Other Income

Article 23 - Elimination Of Double Taxation

Article 24 - Non-Discrimination

Article 25 - Mutual Agreement Procedure

Article 26 - Exchange Of Information

Article 27 - Diplomatic And Consular Officials

Article 28 - Entry Into Force

Article 29 - 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