The protocols to the standing agreements for the avoidance of double taxation (DTAs) between Singapore and Netherlands, and between Singapore and Norway will enter into force on 1 May 2010 and 4 April 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

8 March 2010