{
  "id": 6950974,
  "title": "Philippines aims to conclude Oman, Singapore tax talks this year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/philippines-aims-to-conclude-oman-singapore-tax-talks-this-year",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-12T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/09/13/2555822/philippines-aims-conclude-oman-singapore-tax-talks-year"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Philippines aims to finalize double taxation agreements (DTAs) with Singapore and Oman by the end of this year, according to the Department of Finance. Assistant Secretary Euvimil Nina Asuncion stated that Singapore and Oman are considered \"hard stops,\" while Luxembourg may also be included in negotiations, depending on the delegations' progress. The Philippines currently has approximately 40 DTAs with various countries. The negotiations with Oman are still in the scheduling stage, as the government secured the necessary special authorities but awaits the President's approval to proceed. Asuncion explained that the Philippines aims to conclude the Oman negotiations within the year, targeting a single round of talks. The primary issues at hand include business profits and the definition of permanent establishment, which the government believes should not pose significant obstacles. Furthermore, the Department of Finance is scheduled to hold the second round of negotiations with Singapore in the final week of September.",
  "summary": "The Philippines is looking to conclude negotiations for double taxation agreements with several countries this year, including Singapore and Oman, the Department of Finance said.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}