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June 26, 2026

Convention between the KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS 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 I]

StatusIn Force
Signed on8 May 2007
Entered into force2 June 2010
Amended on-
Terminated on-

The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,and the Government of the United Arab Emirates,

Desiring that a convention for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income be concluded by both States,

Have agreed as follows:

Contents

CHAPTER I - SCOPE OF THE CONVENTION

Article 1 - Persons Covered

Article 2 - Taxes Covered

Article 3 - General Definitions

CHAPTER II - DEFINITIONS

Article 4 - Resident

Article 5 - Permanent Establishment

Article 6 - Income from Immovable Property

CHAPTER III - TAXATION OF INCOME

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 - Income from Employment

Article 15 - Directors' Fees

Article 16 - Entertainers and Sportspersons

Article 17 - Pensions, Annuities and Social Security Payments

Article 18 - Government Service

Article 19 - Professors and Teachers

Article 20 - Students

Article 21 - Other Income

CHAPTER IV - ELIMINATION OF DOUBLE TAXATION

Article 22 - Elimination of Double Taxation

CHAPTER V - SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Article 23 - Non-Discrimination

Article 24 - Mutual Agreement Procedure

Article 25 - Exchange of Information

Article 26 - Members of Diplomatic Missions and Consular Posts

Article 27 - Territorial Extension

Article 28 - Entry into Force

CHAPTER VI - FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 29 - Termination

Protocol

CHAPTER I - SCOPE OF THE CONVENTION

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