PRESS RELEASE

(Source : Information Services Department)

HK, Mexico tax treaty in force

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An agreement between Hong Kong and Mexico for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income has entered into force, a government spokesman said today (March 8).

The agreement was signed in June last year. It came into force on March 7, 2013 after completion of ratification procedures on both sides. It will have effect in Hong Kong for any year of assessment beginning on or after April 1, 2014.

Ends/Friday, March 8, 2013
Issued at HKT 11:01

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