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June 26, 2026

Agreement between the FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY and the STATE OF KUWAIT for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital and for the Fostering of Economic Relations

The Federal Republic of Germany and the State of Kuwait, Desiring to promote their mutual economic relations by removing fiscal obstacles, 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 - Royalties

Article 13 - Capital Gains

Article 14 - Independent Personal Services

Article 15 - Dependent Personal Services

Article 16 - Directors' Fees

Article 17 - Artists and Athletes

Article 18 - Pensions

Article 19 - Government Service

Article 20 - Teachers, Students and Trainees

Article 21 - Other Income

Article 22 - Capital

Article 23 - Limitation on Benefits

Article 24 - Relief from Double Taxation

Article 25 - Mutual Agreement Procedure

Article 26 - Exchange of Information

Article 27 - Miscellaneous

Article 28 - Diplomatic and Consular Privileges

Article 29 - Entry into Force

Article 30 - 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