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June 26, 2026

Convention Between The Government of the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES and the Government of the REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and The Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income

StatusNot Yet In Force
Signed on6 February 2017
Entered into force-
Amended on-
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Preamble

The Government of the Republic of Burundi and the Government of the United Arab Emirates hereinafter referred to as "Contracting States",

Desiring to promote their mutual economic relations and to enhance their cooperation in tax matters through the conclusion between them of a Convention 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 - Persons Covered

Article 2 - Taxes Covered

Article 3 - Income From Hydrocarbons

Article 4 - General Definitions

Article 5 - Resident

Article 6 - Permanent Establishment

Article 7 - Income From Immovable Property

Article 8 - Business Profits

Article 9 - Shipping and Air Transport

Article 10 - Associated Enterprises

Article 11 - Dividends

Article 12 - Interest

Article 13 - Royalties

Article 14 - Capital Gains

Article 15 - Income From Employment

Article 16 - Directors' Fees

Article 17 - Entertainers and Sportspersons

Article 18 - Pensions

Article 19 - Government Service

Article 20 - Teachers and Researchers

Article 21 - Students

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 - Income of Government and Institutions

Article 28 - Members of Diplomatic Missions and Consular Posts

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