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

December 22, 2009
Japanese

The Government of Japan and the Government of Malaysia have reached an agreement in principle on the revisions of the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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-Malaysia Tax Agreement

Signing: February 19, 1999
Entry into force: December 31, 1999

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