Cabinet approves signing of the Protocol amending the Convention between India and Portugal

Cabinet-approves signing of the Protocol (रिपोर्ट करना) amending-Convention between India-Portugal for avoidance-of-Double-Taxation 

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing

of a Protocol amending the Convention between India and Portugal for avoidance of double taxation. The Protocol will also ensure prevention of fiscal evasion(वित्तीय चोरी) with respect to taxes on income.

Once the Protocol enters into force, both India and Portugal would be able to exchange tax related information, which will help tax authorities of both countries to curb(नियंत्रण) tax evasion.