The protocols to the standing agreements for the avoidance of double taxation (DTAs) between Singapore and Finland, and between Singapore and Austria will enter into force on 30 April 2010 and 1 June 2010 respectively.

The protocols incorporate the internationally agreed Standard for exchange of information into both the DTAs.

The full text of both protocols have been published in the Government Gazette.  They are also available on the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore’s (IRAS) website.

MINISTRY OF FINANCE
1 April 2010