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June 26, 2026

Convention between THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA and THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance [1]

[GTL Notes - See Protocol]

StatusIn Force
Signed on22 September 2003
Entered into force1 September 2004
Amended on1 March 2023
Terminated on-

The Republic of Austria and the United Arab Emirates,

Desiring to further develop their economic relationship and to enhance their cooperation in tax matters,

Intending to eliminate double taxation with respect to taxes on income 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 Convention for the indirect benefit of residents of third States),

Have agreed as follows:[2]

Contents

Article 1 - Persons Covered

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 - Teachers and Researchers

Article 17 - Students

Article 18 - Directors' Fees

Article 19 - Pensions

Article 20 - Government Service

Article 21 - Artistes and Sportsmen

Article 22 - Other Income

Article 23 - Refunds

Article 24 - Methods of Elimination of Double Taxation

Article 25 - Non-Discrimination

Article 26 - Mutual Agreement Procedure

Article 27 - Exchange of Information

Article 28 - Members of Diplomatic Missions and Consular Posts

Article 28A - Entitlement to Benefits

Article 29 - Entry into Force

Article 30 - Termination

Protocol

Article 1
Persons Covered

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

Article 2
Taxes Covered