In an expected move, the Protocol to the Double Taxation Agreement between the UK and China recently entered into force on 13 December 2013, reports Nair & Co.’s International Tax Team.

1. Protocol Amending the Double Taxation Agreement between UK and China
Update from Nair & Co.’s International Tax Team
(Bristol, UK) - In an expected move, the Protocol to the Double Taxation Agreement between the UK and China
recently entered into force on 13 December 2013, reports Nair & Co.’s International Tax Team.
The provisions of the protocol, which among others include a reduction in withholding tax to 5% on inter-company
dividends fulfilling certain conditions, are applicable in China from 1 January 2014. The same shall apply in the UK
on or after 1 April 2014 for corporate taxes and from 6 April 2014 for income and capital gains taxes.
For details, please read our previous release at: http://www.nair-co.com/China-UKTaxProtocol-15-04-2013.aspx
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