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The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of the PHILIPPINES and the Government of the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital

StatusIn Force
Signed on21 September 2003
Entered into force2 October 2008
Amended on-
Terminated on-

Preamble

The Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the United Arab Emirates desiring to conclude an Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital, have agreed as follows:

Contents

Article 1 - Persons Covered

Article 2 - Taxes Covered

Article 3 - General Definitions

Article 4 - Resident

Article 5 - Permanent Establishment

Article 6 - Income from Immovable Property

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 - Gains from the Alienation of Property

Article 14 - Independent Personal Services

Article 15 - Dependent Personal Services

Article 16 - Directors' Fees

Article 17 - Artistes and Athletes

Article 18 - Pensions and Social Security Benefits

Article 19 - Government Service

Article 20 - Professors and Teachers

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 - Diplomatic Agents and Consular Officers

Article 28 - Entry into Force

Article 29 - Termination

Protocol

Article 1
Persons Covered

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

Article 2
Taxes Covered