Article 1
Persons Covered
This Convention shall apply to persons who are residents of one or both of the Contracting States.
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Convention between the PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC 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 3]
The Portuguese Republic and the United Arab Emirates,
Desiring to promote their mutual economic relations through the conclusion between them of a Convention for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income,
Have agreed as follows:
Contents
CHAPTER I - SCOPE OF THE CONVENTION
Article 1 - Persons Covered
Article 2 - Taxes Covered
CHAPTER II - DEFINITIONS
Article 3 - General Definitions
Article 4 - Resident
Article 5 - Permanent Establishment
CHAPTER III - TAXATION OF INCOME
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 - Capital Gains
Article 14 - Independent Personal Services
Article 15 - Dependent Personal Services
Article 16 - Directors' Fees
Article 17 - Artistes and Sportsmen
Article 18 - Pensions
Article 19 - Government Service
Article 20 - Professors and Researchers
Article 21 - Students
Article 22 - Other Income
CHAPTER IV - METHODS FOR ELIMINATION OF DOUBLE TAXATION
Article 23 - Elimination of Double Taxation
Article 24 - Non-Discrimination
Article 25 - Mutual Agreement Procedure
Article 26 - Exchange of Information
Article 27 - Entitlement to the Benefits Foreseen in the Convention
Article 28 - Miscellaneous Rules
Article 29 - Members of Diplomatic Missions and Consular Posts
CHAPTER V - FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 30 - Entry into Force
Article 31 - Duration and Termination
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