Agreement between New Zealand and the United Kingdom to amend or replace the existing Convention between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and Capital Gains

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Treaty Type:

Bilateral/Plurilateral

Common Name:

UK DTA Amendment

Responsible Department:

Inland Revenue

Administering Department:

Inland Revenue

Treaty Summary:

The aim of the negotiations is to conclude a new Double Tax Agreement (DTA) with the United Kingdom, to replace the existing DTA that was signed in 1983.

NZ Adherence Status:

In Progress

Negotiation Status:

A first round of negotiations was held in March 2020. A second round was held in October 2023. A third round does not yet have a date.

Organisation:

Is Signed By NZ:

No

Signature Date:

Ratified or Signed:

No

Requires Ratification:

No

NZ Territorial Applications:

None

Information about required Legislation:

An Order in Council, made under section BH 1 of the Income Tax Act 2007, will be required to give effect to the DTA under New Zealand law.

Impacts on Maori:

This is a standard DTA which provides benefits to taxpayers generally in respect of cross-border activity and investment with the United Kingdom. No specific impact on Māori interests.

Impacts on Stakeholders:

DTAs are generally seen as taxpayer and business 'friendly'. The intention of entering DTAs is to reduce tax impediments to cross-border trade, investment and other economic activity.

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