Brazilian update: Tax treaty with Spain clarified

January 31 2005

The Brazilian tax authorities issued on December 23 2004 the Interpretation Declaratory Act (ADI 27, which is an official interpretation from the Brazilian tax authorities), setting forth their understanding in connection with payments of dividends, royalties and service fees made under the Brazil-Spain Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation (the Tax Treaty)

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