The Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between New Zealand and Singapore has come one step closer to enactment, having now been incorporated into New Zealand law. On May 12th the New Zealand Government announced the signing of an Order in Council for the DTA between New Zealand and Singapore. The signing of the Order officially incorporates the agreement into national legislation. According to Peter Dunne, New Zealand Revenue Minister, the DTA will come into effect when the equivalent legal ratification process ... Read More

New Zealand and Singapore have signed a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) which is set to replace the earlier signed and currently standing DTA. New Zealand and Singapore currently have a Double Taxation Agreement, it was signed in 1973 and has been present since its inception. As stated by Peter Dunne, New Zealand Revenue Minister, at the release of this signing “The agreement will modernize our tax treaty arrangements with Singapore and bring them into line with best international practice,” and “In particular, the ... Read More

Indications at the APEC summit show that Peru, Australia and America are looking to join the currently active New Zealand, Singapore, Chile and Brunei Free Trade Agreement (FTA). According to an announcement made by the Chile Foreign Minister Alejandro Foxley, made on the 21st of November at a meeting of trade ministers at the APEC summit, Australia and Peru are currently looking to join the four country FTA in its next round of expansions. A similar announcement was made in regards to the ... Read More