Resolution on DTAA with India likely by April: Mauritius PM

Mauritius had also agreed with India on a TIEA, which incorporates provisions on assistance in the collection of taxes

India and Mauritius are working to find solutions to their differences on Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and the issue could be resolved by April, when the two sides meet in New Delhi.

Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam said he had discussed the issue of DTAA with visiting President Pranab Mukherjee during delegation-level talks held here on Tuesday.

"We spoke about the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. We have already found some common ground to find a solution. This is going to come to an end in April," he said in the presence of President Mukherjee after attending a ceremony where several pacts on health, medicine, tourism were signed.

The India-Mauritius Joint Working Group met in December, 2011, and again in August, 2012, to discuss concerns on the operation of the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Convention.

Mauritius had also agreed with India on a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA), which incorporates provisions on assistance in the collection of taxes.  "I am pleased to note that the Joint Working Group on the Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DTAC) has met twice in the last one year. They have provided an opportunity for both sides to discuss all issues with the aim of finding a mutually acceptable and beneficial outcome," President Mukherjee said.

"India looks forward to holding the next meeting of the JWG soon in New Delhi. We also look forward to the holding of the 11th India-Mauritius Joint Commission meeting," he said.