Analysing the Germany-Spain DTA

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Analysing the Germany-Spain DTA

Matthew Gilleard
September 03 2012
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TREATY ANALYSIS: The old double taxation avoidance agreement between Germany and Spain was signed nearly half a century ago, so it made sense when on February 3 2011, the two countries met in Madrid to sign a new treaty and protocol.

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