Russia Approves Signing of Tax Residency Agreement with Kazakhstan

On 8 August 2015, the Russian government issued a resolution approving the signing of a tax residency agreement with Kazakhstan. The agreement will be concluded through an exchange of notes on the 1996 income and capital tax treaty between the two countries, and will provide that a confirmation of permanent residency issued by the competent authority of either country that has been certified with its official seal will be accepted for the purpose of claiming tax treaty benefits.

The agreeme…