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CONVENTION between the Government of the FRENCH REPUBLIC and the Government of the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

StatusIn Force
Signed on19 July 1989
Entered into force1 July 1990
Amended on1 June 1995
Terminated on-

Preamble

The Government of the French Republic and the Government of the United Arab Emirates, desiring to conclude a Convention for the avoidance of double taxation, have agreed as follows:

Contents

Article 1 - Personal Scope

Article 2 - Taxes Covered

Article 3 - General Definitions

Article 4 - Resident

Article 4A - Permanent Establishment

Article 5 - Income from Immovable Property

Article 6 - Business Profits

Article 7 - Shipping and Air Transport

Article 7A - Associated Enterprises

Article 8 - Dividends

Article 9 - Income from Debt-Claims

Article 10 - Royalties

Article 11 - Capital Gains

Article 12 - Independent Personal Services

Article 13 - Dependent Personal Services

Article 14 - Pensions

Article 15 - Government Service

Article 16 - Students

Article 16A - Capital

Article 17 - Inheritances

Article 18 - Special Provisions

Article 19 - Methods for Elimination of Double Taxation with Respect to France

Article 20 - Methods for Elimination of Double Taxation with Respect to the United Arab Emirates

Article 20A - Non-discrimination

Article 21 - Mutual Agreement Procedure

Article 21A - Exchange of Information

Article 22 - Diplomatic and Consular Officers

Article 23 - Scope of Territorial Application

Article 24 - Entry into Force and Termination

Article 1
Personal Scope

This Convention shall apply to individuals who and legal entities which are residents of one or both of the States.

Article 2
Taxes Covered