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Singapore - Germany Tax Treaty (as amended by 2019 protocol) — Orbitax Tax Hub

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ARTICLE 29

Application of the Agreement in Special Cases

#(1) Notwithstanding any provisions of this Agreement, a benefit under this Agreement shall not be granted in respect of an item of income or capital if it is reasonable to conclude, having regard to all relevant facts and circumstances, that obtaining that benefit was one of the principal purposes of any arrangement or transaction that resulted directly or indirectly in that benefit, unless it is established that granting that benefit in these circumstances would be in accordance with the object and purpose of the relevant provisions of this Agreement.

*(2) This Agreement shall not be interpreted to mean that a Contracting State is prevented from applying its domestic legal provisions on the prevention of tax evasion or tax avoidance.

*(3) If the above provisions result in double taxation, the competent authorities shall consult pursuant to paragraph (3) of Article 26 on how to avoid double taxation.