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Uk/India Double Taxation Convention
UK/INDIA DOUBLE TAXATION CONVENTION SIGNED 25 JANUARY 1993 Entered into force 25 October 1993 Effective in United Kingdom from 1 January 1994 in respect of petroleum revenue tax, from 1 April 1994 for corporation tax and from 6 April 1994 for income tax and capital gains tax Effective in India from 1 January 1994

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CONTENTS Article 1 (Scope of the Convention) Article 2 (Taxes covered) Article 3 (General definitions) Article 4 (Fiscal domicile) Article 5 (Permanent establishment) Article 6 (Income form immovable property) Article 7 (Business profits) Article 8 (Air transport) Article 9 (Shipping) Article 10 (Associated enterprises) Article 11 (Dividends) Article 12 (Interest) Article 13 (Royalties and fees for technical services) Article 14 (Capital gains) Article 15 (Independent personal services) Article 16 (Dependent personal services) Article 17 (Directors’ fees) Article 18 (Artistes and athletes) Article 19 (Governmental remuneration and pensions) Article 20 (Pensions and annuities) Article 21 (Students and trainees) Article 22 (Teachers) Article 23 (Other income) Article 24 (Elimination of double taxation) Article 25 (Partnerships) Article 26 (Non-discrimination) Article 27 (Mutual agreement procedure) Article 28 (Exchange of information) Article 29 (Diplomatic and consular officials) Article 30 (Entry into force) Article 31 (Termination) Exchange of notes

CONVENTION BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION AND THE PREVENTION OF FISCAL EVASION WITH RESPECT TO TAXES ON INCOME AND CAPITAL GAINS The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of India; Desiring to conclude a new Convention for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion

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