Signing of the Protocol amending the Convention between Japan and the Kingdom of Belgium for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income

January 26, 2010
Japanese

“The Protocol amending the Convention between Japan and the Kingdom of Belgium for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income” (the Amending Protocol) was signed on 26 January, 2010, in Brussels (Belgium) by His Excellency Mr. Jun Yokota, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Kingdom of Belgium, and His Excellency Mr. Didier Reynders, Deputy-Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
The Amending Protocol revises the provisions concerning the exchange of information regarding taxes in the current Convention in line with the international standard. After concluding the Amending Protocol, the effective exchange of information based on the international standard regarding taxes between the tax authorities of both countries will be operational, and is expected to contribute to the prevention of international tax evasion.
Each of the countries shall send to the other the notification confirming the completion of its internal procedures necessary for the entry into force of the Amending Protocol. The Amending Protocol shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the date of receipt of the latter notification.

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