Austria counters Russia’s suspension of the double taxation agreement by suspending the agreement as well

After Russia unilaterally suspended the application of major parts of the provisions of the double taxation agreement (DTA) with Austria in August 2023, Austria has now suspended parts of the DTA as well. This has further implications for Austrian taxpayers. Background By decree dated 8 August 2023, Russia suspended the application of provisions from more […]

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Russia suspends parts of the double taxation agreement with Austria

By decree of 8 August 2023, Russia unilaterally suspended the application of major parts of the provisions of the double taxation agreement between Austria and Russia. This has implications for Austrian taxpayers. Background In response to Western sanctions (such as the EU adding Russia to its “blacklist”), the Russian Foreign Ministry and the Russian Ministry […]

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Russia added to EU’s “blacklist”

Special attention necessary where Russian participating interests are involved The most recent meeting of the EU finance ministers (ECOFIN) resulted in changes to the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. On 14 February 2023, the finance ministers of the EU member states resolved to add four jurisdictions to the blacklist. Besides the Russian Federation, […]

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