21 June 2016

New China-Russia tax treaty enters into force

The new China-Russia Income Tax Treaty (the New Treaty) entered into force on April 9, and will become effective on January 1, 2017. To promote the investment and trade between China and Russia, the New Treaty provides favorable tax treatment on interest, dividends, royalties and capital gains.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's Global Tax Desk Network, and attached below, provides additional details.

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Full text of Tax Alert 2016-1080

Document ID: 2016-1080