TOKYO, Aug 9 (Reuters) – Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno stated on Wednesday that Japan has actually lodged a protest with Russia over Moscow’s suspension of tax treaties.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a mandate putting on hold Russia’s double-taxation arrangements with what it calls “unfriendly countries” – those that have actually enforced assents – state information firm RIA reported on Tuesday.
“It is regrettable that Russia decided to unilaterally suspend certain provisions of the Japan-Russia tax treaty, which is an unjustified measure that could be detrimental to Japanese citizens and businesses,” Matsuno informed a press conference.
“Japan lodged a protest versus Russia via polite networks …