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June 26, 2026

Agreement between the Government of the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES and the Government of the REPUBLIC OF KENYA 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 on21 November 2011
Entered into force17 July 2012
Amended on-
Terminated on-

Preamble

The Government of the United Arab Emirates and the Government of the Republic of Kenya: desiring to further enhance the existing economic cooperation by concluding 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 - Personal Scope

Article 2 - Taxes Covered

Article 3 - General Definitions

Article 4 - Resident

Article 5 - Permanent Establishment

Article 6 - Income From Hydrocarbons

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 Sportspersons

Article 19 - Pensions, Annuities And Social Security Payments

Article 20 - Remuneration And Pension In Respect Of Government Service

Article 21 - Professors, Teachers And Researchers

Article 22 - Students And Business Apprentices

Article 23 - Other Income

Article 24 - Elimination Of Double Taxation

Article 25 - Non-discrimination

Article 26 - Mutual Agreement Procedure

Article 27 - Exchange Of Information

Article 28 - Diplomatic Agents And Consular Officers

Article 29 - Entry Into Force

Article 30 - Termination

Protocol

Article 1
Personal Scope

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

Article 2
Taxes Covered
[GTL Notes - See Protocol 1]