Australian Tax Treaties
With reference to subparagraph f) of paragraph 3 of Article 12 (Royalties) of the Convention:
The term " royalties " as used in this Article shall not include payments or credits made as consideration for the use of any equipment used in the transport of goods or merchandise if such use is directly connected or ancillary to the operation of ships or aircraft in international traffic. In such cases, the provisions of paragraph 4 of Article 8 (Shipping and Air Transport) of this Convention shall apply.
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