Article 3 - Taxes Covered - Maldives

ARTICLE 3 TAXES COVERED 1. The taxes which are the subject of this Agreement are: a) in India, taxes of every kind and description imposed by the Central Government or the Governments of political subdivisions or local authorities, irrespective of the manner in which they are levied; b) in Maldives, taxes of every kind and description imposed by the Government in accordance with the law irrespective of the manner in which they are levied; 2. This Agreement shall also apply to any identical or substantially similar taxes imposed after the date of signature of this Agreement in addition to, or in place of, the existing taxes. The competent authorities of the Contracting Parties shall notify each other of any substantial changes to the taxation and related information gathering measures which may affect the obligations of that Party pursuant to this Agreement.