Common use of Transfer of Investments and Returns Clause in Contracts

Transfer of Investments and Returns. (1) Each Contracting Party shall permit all funds of an investor of the other Contracting Party related to an investment in its territory to be freely transferred, without unreasonable delay and on a non-discriminatory basis. Such funds may include: (a) Capital and additional capital amounts used to maintain and increase investments; (b) Net operating profits including dividends and interest in proportion to their share-holdings; (c) Repayments of any loan including interest thereon, relating to the investment; (d) Payment of royalties and services fees relating to the investment; (e) Proceeds from sales of their shares; (f) Proceeds received by investors in case of sale or partial sale or liquidation; (g) The earnings of citizens/nationals of one Contracting Party who work in connection with investment in the territory of the other Contracting Party. (2) Nothing in paragraph (1) of this Article shall affect the transfer of any compensation under Article 6 of this Agreement. (3) Unless otherwise agreed to between the parties, currency transfer under paragraph (1) of this Article shall be permitted in the currency of the original investment or any other convertible currency. Such transfer shall be made at the prevailing market rate of exchange on the date of transfer.