TMI BlogExchange of informationX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... osed on behalf of the Contracting States, or of their political sub-divisions or local authorities insofar as the taxation thereunder is not contrary to the Agreement. The exchange of information is not restricted by Articles 1 and 2. 2. Any information received under paragraph 1 by a Contracting State shall be treated as secret in the same manner as information obtained under the domestic laws o ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... h 1 be construed so as to impose on a Contracting State the obligation: (a) to carry out administrative measures, at variance with the laws and administrative practice of that or of the other Contracting State; (b) to supply information (including documents or certified copies of the documents) which is not obtainable under the laws or in the normal course of the administration of that or of t ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ormation.
5. In no case shall the provisions of paragraph 3 be construed to permit a Contracting State to decline to supply information solely because the information is held by a bank, other financial institution, nominee or person acting in an agency or a fiduciary capacity or because it relates to ownership interests in a person.
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