Common use of Exchange of Information Clause in Contracts

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation, Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation, Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

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Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar in so far as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, process or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation, Convention to Avoid Double Taxation, Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Taxation Code or of the domestic laws law of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention Taxation Code, insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to this Taxation Code, in particular for the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange prevention of information is not restricted by Article 1avoidance or evasion of such taxes. Any information received by the competent authority of a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws law of that Contracting State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities this Taxation Code and shall use the information be used only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article be construed so as to impose on the competent authority of a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws law or the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws law or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State;; or (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, information the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public)policy.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Treaty, Treaty, Treaty

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this the Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention Convention, as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Double Tax Agreement, Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, Double Tax Agreement

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this the Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionConvention. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 11 (Personal Scope). Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public). 3. The competent authorities of the Contracting States may conclude an additional agreement in order to establish necessary procedure for the implementation of the provisions of this Article.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation, Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation, Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange through diplomatic channels such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionthis Convention. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Conventionto taxes. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation, Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation, Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionthis Convention. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 11 of this Convention. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret confidential in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the this Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to To carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to To supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to To supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public)policy.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation, Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation, Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange through Diplomatic Channel such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionthis Convention. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 11 of this Convention. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret confidential in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the this Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to To carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to To supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to To supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public)policy.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation, Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation, Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention the Agreement insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange Agreement, in particular for the prevention of information is not restricted by Article 1fraud or evasion of such taxes. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State State, and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the ConventionAgreement. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation, Double Taxation Agreement, Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this the Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionConvention. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 11 (Personal scope). Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public). 3. The competent authorities of the Contracting States may conclude an additional agreement in order to establish necessary procedure for the implementation of the provisions of this Article.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation, Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this the Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionConvention. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1Articles 1 and 2. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws Laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the this Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret secrets or trade process, processes or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation, Income and Capital Tax Convention

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionthis Convention. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection ofof the taxes covered by this Convention, or the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the this Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information obtained in such manner only for such the specified purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph Paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with violating the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret secrets or trade processprocesses, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Income Tax Convention, Income Tax Convention

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention Agreement insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention Agreement as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the ConventionAgreement. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Double Taxation Agreement, Double Taxation Agreement

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws law of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention to which the Agreement applies insofar as the taxation thereunder under that law is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionAgreement. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws law of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by to which the ConventionAgreement applies. Such Those persons or authorities shall use the information only for such those purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws law or the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State;; or (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws law or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State;; or (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, to supply information the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public)policy.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation, Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention the Agreement insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange Agreement, in particular for the prevention of information is not restricted by Article 1fraud or evasion of such taxes. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the ConventionAgreement. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public)policy.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws concerning taxes of every kind and description imposed on behalf of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionAgreement. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1Articles 1 and 2. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by referred to in the Conventionfirst sentence. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public)policy.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Income Tax Treaty, Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. (1. ) The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for the carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning the taxes covered by to which this Convention Agreement applies insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention this Agreement, as well as to prevent fiscal evasionevasion in relation to such taxes. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by the competent authority of a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities to which this Agreement applies and shall use the information be used only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. (2. ) In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 (1) be construed so as to impose on the competent authority of a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information particulars which is are not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, to supply information the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public)policy.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: International Tax Agreements, Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this the Convention insofar in sofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionConvention. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a one of the Contracting State States the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information particulars which is are not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or ; (d) to supply information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to its sovereignty, security or public policy (ordre public)policy.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention Agreement insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention Agreement as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the ConventionAgreement. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, process or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation, Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention the Agreement insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1this Agreement. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws law of that State. However, if the information is originally regarded as secret in the transmitting State and it shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the ConventionAgreement. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial injudicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation, Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this the Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionConvention. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 11 (Personal Scope). Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement enforce-ment or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public). 3. The competent authorities of the Contracting States may conclude an additional agreement in order to establish necessary procedure for the implementation of the provisions of this Article.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this the Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. 1 The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention Agreement insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention Agreement as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the ConventionAgreement. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or and the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Income Tax Agreement

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionthis Convention. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection ofof the taxes covered by this Convention, or the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the this Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information obtained in such manner only for such the specified purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph Paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with violating the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

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Samples: Income Tax Convention

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered established by this Convention the Contracting States, insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionConvention. The exchange of information is not restricted by the provisions of Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Income Tax Convention

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention Convention, as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that the State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State States the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, process or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

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Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention the Agreement, insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention Agreement, as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1evasion in relation to such taxes. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by which are the Conventionsubject of the Agreement. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They purposes but may disclose the information in public court proceedings proceedings, or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public)policy.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Income Tax Agreement

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention the Convention, insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionConvention. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that Contracting State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Income Tax Convention

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information Information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar the Agreement, in so far as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to this Agreement, in particular for the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionprevention of evasion of such taxes. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the ConventionAgreement. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation:obligation:-- (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State;; FBR, Government of Pakistan (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre order public).

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Samples: Income Tax Agreement

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionthis Convention. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 11 of this Convention. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret confidential in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the this Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: a) to To carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; b) to To supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; c) to To supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public)policy.

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Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, process or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

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Samples: Income and Capital Tax Treaty

Exchange of Information. (1. ) The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this the Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionConvention. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals and other legal remedies in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. (2. ) In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures for the supply of information at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

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Samples: Income and Capital Tax Convention

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws conceming taxes of every kind and description imposed on behalf of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention States, or of their political subdivisions insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1this Agreement. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that Contracting State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concemed with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, to the taxes covered by referred to in the Conventionfirst sentence. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions provrsions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

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Samples: Agreement Between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the State of Kuwait for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion With Respect to Taxes on Income

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar in so far as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, of the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, to the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, process or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention the Agreement insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionAgreement. The exchange of information is not restricted by to information relating to persons referred to in Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the ConventionAgreement. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public)policy.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Income Tax Treaty

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Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States as well as preventing fiscal evasion concerning taxes covered by this the Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionConvention. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States State shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar Agreement in so far as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionAgreement. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1I of this Agreement. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (authorities, including courts and administrative bodies) , involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, to the taxes covered by the Conventionthis Agreement. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the administrative and admin-istrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

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Samples: Multilateral Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation of Copyright Royalties

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention Convention, as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

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Samples: Convention to Avoid Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting both States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this the Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention Convention, as well as to prevent for the prevention of fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State one of the States shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State one of the States the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. (1. ) The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention Convention, insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to this Convention, in particular, for the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionprevention of fraud or evasion of such taxes. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 11 of this Convention. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the this Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. (2. ) In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 (1) of this Article be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or and the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, information the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public)policy.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this the Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionConvention. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 11 (Personal Scope). Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public)policy.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws concerning taxes of every kind and description imposed on behalf of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention States, or of their political subdivisions insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1this Agreement. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that Contracting State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, to the taxes covered by referred to in the Conventionfirst sentence. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Income Tax Agreement

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionthis Convention. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 11 of this Convention. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret confidential in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the this Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public)policy.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention Agreement insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent Agreement, in particular for the prevention of fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, to the taxes covered by the ConventionAgreement. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or and the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion With Respect to Taxes on Income

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this the Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention Convention, as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, information the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre order public).

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Samples: Income and Capital Tax Treaty

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this the Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1Convention. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State or at the request of the other Contracting State giving the information and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a one of the Contracting State States the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or and the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

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Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this the Convention insofar in so far as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent Convention, particularly for the prevention of fiscal evasionfraud. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and or administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

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Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for the carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning the taxes covered by to which this Convention Agreement applies insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionthis Agreement. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by the competent authority of a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities to which this Agreement applies and shall use the information be used only for such purposes. They Competent authorities may disclose the such information in public during opened court proceedings sitting or in judicial decisionscourt decision making. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on the competent authority of a Contracting State the obligation: a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; b) to supply information particulars which is are not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, to supply information the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public)policy.

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Samples: Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for the carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionthis Convention. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by which are the subject of the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They These persons or authorities may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a one of the Contracting State States the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or of the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information particulars which is are not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

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Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention the Agreement insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange Agreement, in particular for the prevention of information is not restricted by Article 1fraud or evasion of such taxes. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the ConventionAgreement. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public)policy.

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Samples: Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as this Convention, in particular, to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange evasion or fraud and to facilitate the administration of information is not restricted by Article 1statutory provisions against legal avoidance. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the this Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article be construed so as to impose on a one of the Contracting State States the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, information the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this the Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention Convention, as well as to prevent fiscal tax evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

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Samples: Tax Treaty

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement, or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention the Agreement insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention Agreement as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the ConventionAgreement. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any official, trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, process or information, information the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

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Samples: Double Taxation Agreement

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information information, including documents, as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar the Agreement in so far as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionAgreement. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws law of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the ConventionAgreement. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Income Tax Agreement

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to this Convention and for the Convention as well as to prevent prevention of fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They These persons or authorities may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which that is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State;; or (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Income Tax Convention

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention Agreement or of the domestic laws of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this Convention the agreement insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention this Agreement as well as to prevent fiscal evasion. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection of, the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the taxes covered by the Conventionthis Agreement. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial injudicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; (c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Exchange of Information. 1. The competent authorities of the Contracting States shall exchange such information as is necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Convention or those of the domestic laws legislation of the Contracting States concerning taxes covered by this the Convention insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Convention as well as to prevent fiscal evasionConvention. The exchange of information is not restricted by Article 1. Any information received by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws of that State and shall be disclosed only to persons or authorities (including courts and administrative bodies) involved in concerned with the assessment or collection ofof the taxes levied by the Convention, or with the enforcement or prosecution in respect of, or the determination of appeals in relation to, the those taxes covered by the Convention. Such persons or authorities shall use the information only for such purposes. They may disclose the information in public court proceedings or in judicial decisions. 2. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: a) to carry out administrative measures at variance with the laws or the and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; b) to supply information which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of the other Contracting State; c) to supply information which would disclose any trade, business, industrial, commercial or professional secret or trade process, or information, the disclosure of which would be contrary to public policy (ordre public).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Income and Capital Tax Convention

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