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Synthesised text of the Multilateral Instrument and the 1976 UK-Ireland Double Taxation Convention — in force

The 1976 UK-Ireland Double Taxation Convention has been modified by the Multilateral Instrument (MLI).

The modifications made by the MLI are effective in respect of the 1976 Ireland-UK Double Taxation Convention.

It is effective in the UK from:

  • 1 January 2020 for taxes withheld at source on amounts paid or credited to non-residents
  • 1 April 2020 for Corporation Tax
  • 6 April 2020 for Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax

It is effective in Ireland from:

  • 1 January 2020 for taxes withheld at source on amounts paid or credited to non-residents
  • 1 November 2019 for all other taxes

1976 UK-Ireland Double Taxation Convention as amended by the 1998 Protocol — in force

The Double Taxation Convention entered into force on 23 December 1976 and was amended by signed protocols on 28 October 1976, 7 November 1994 and 4 November 1998.

It is effective in the UK from:

  • 1 January 1976 for Petroleum Revenue Tax
  • 1 April 1976 for Corporation Tax
  • 6 April 1976 for Capital Gains Tax
  • 6 April 1976 for Income Tax
  • 6 April 1977 for Income Tax on salaries, wages, remuneration and governmental pensions

It is effective in in Ireland from:

  • 1 April 1974 for Corporation Tax
  • 6 April 1976 for Capital Gains Tax
  • 6 April 1976 for Income Tax
  • 6 April 1977 for Income Tax on salaries, wages, remuneration and governmental pensions

Updates to this page

Published 25 January 2011
Last updated 13 August 2019 show all updates
  1. 'Synthesised text of the Multilateral Instrument and the 1976 Ireland-UK Double Taxation Convention  – in force' has been added.

  2. First published.

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