Update – Tax Treaty between Costa Rica and the UAE

The income and capital tax treaty between Costa Rica and the UAE was signed on 3 October 2017. The treaty is the first of its kind between the two countries.

Taxes Covered

The treaty covers Costa Rican income tax and capital gains tax and covers UAE income tax and corporate tax.

Limited Force of Attraction Provision

Article 7 (Business Profits) includes a limited force of attraction provision whereby taxing rights are granted to a Contracting State on profits attributable to the sale of…