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June 26, 2026

Agreement between JERSEY and the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income

[GTL Notes - See Protocol]

StatusIn Force
Signed on20 April 2016
Entered into force25 September 2017
Amended on-
Terminated on-

The Government of Jersey and the Government of the United Arab Emirates,

Desiring to promote their mutual economic relations through the conclusion between them of an agreement 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 - Independent personal services

Article 16 - Dependent personal services

Article 17 - Directors' fees

Article 18 - Artistes and sportsmen

Article 19 - Pensions and annuities

Article 20 - Government service

Article 21 - Students and trainees

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 - Miscellaneous Rules

Article 28 - Members of diplomatic missions and consular posts

Article 29 - Entry into force

Article 30 - Termination

Protocol

Article 1
Persons covered

This Agreement shall apply to persons who are residents of one or both of the Parties.

Article 2
Taxes covered