Agreement in Principle on the Revisions of the Japan-Singapore Tax Agreement

November 27, 2009
Japanese

The Government of Japan and the Government of the Republic of Singapore have reached an agreement in principle on the revisions of the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of the Republic of Singapore for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income.
These revisions are intended to revise the provisions concerning the exchange of information in the current Tax Agreement in line with the international standard. It is expected that these revisions will make the exchange of information regarding taxes between Japan and Singapore more effective, and also contribute to strengthening close bilateral relations in a wide variety of fields.
Both sides will sign the Protocol amending the Agreement after necessary procedures have been completed. It will enter into force after both sides have completed their respective domestic procedures (in the case of Japan, the approval of the National Diet is required).

(Reference) The Japan-Singapore Tax Agreement

Signing: April 9, 1994

Entry into force: April 28, 1995

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