Various tax treaties

20.10.2023

Double Taxation Treaties (DTTs) between the following markets were signed and came into force with the rates as indicated in the following table:

Markets

Date signed (conclusion date)

Date in force

Applicable (effective date)

General DTT

Rates (%)

Equities

Debt

Luxembourg – Ethiopia

29.06.2021

11.08.2023

Luxembourg:

01.01.2024

Ethiopia:

08.07.2024

10%

5% or 0%a

Switzerland – Ethiopia

29.07.2021

10.08.2023

Switzerland:

01.01.2024

Ethiopia:

08.07.2024

15%

5%

a. The 0% rate is applicable to interest arising in a treaty jurisdiction if it is paid by or to or guaranteed by (i) the Government of a treaty jurisdiction, or a political subdivision or a local authority thereof; or (ii) the Central Bank of a treaty jurisdiction; or (iii) the export financing agency of a treaty jurisdiction.

Our Market DTT information will be updated in due course to reflect the new treaties.

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