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Agreement between the Government of the STATE OF KUWAIT and the Government of the STATE OF QATAR for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital

The Government of the State of Kuwait and the Government of the State of Qatar, desiring to further develop economic relations and to enhance cooperation in tax matters, and intending to conclude an Agreement for the elimination of double taxation with respect to the taxes covered by this Agreement without creating opportunities for non-taxation or reduced taxation through tax evasion or avoidance (including through treaty-shopping arrangements aimed at obtaining reliefs provided in this Agreement for the indirect benefit of residents of third States),

Have agreed as follows:

Contents

Article 1 - Persons Covered

Article 2 - Taxes Covered by the Agreement

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 - Fees for Technical Services

Article 14 - Capital Gains

Article 15 - Income from Employment

Article 16 - Directors' Fees

Article 17 - Artistes and Sportspersons

Article 18 - Pensions

Article 19 - Government Service

Article 20 - Teachers and Researchers

Article 21 - Students and Trainees

Article 22 - Other Income

Article 23 - Capital

Article 24 - Government Investments

Article 25 - Elimination of Double Taxation

Article 26 - Non-Discrimination

Article 27 - Mutual Agreement Procedure

Article 28 - Exchange of Information

Article 29 - Miscellaneous Provisions

Article 30 - Entitlement to Benefits

Article 31 - Members of Diplomatic Missions and Consular Posts

Article 32 - Entry into Force

Article 33 - Duration and Termination

Article 1
Persons Covered

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