HM King ratifies, issues Laws 28 and 29/2018

Manama, July 4 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued Law 28/2018 for ratification of Agreement signed between Bahrain and Egypt governments, dated 26 April 2016 and associated with this law, regarding double tax avoidance and prevention of tax evasion of income tax, after its approval by the Shura and Representatives councils. His Majesty also ratified and issued Law 29/2018 amending Article 35 of the Cooperative Societies Law issued by Law Decree 24/2000, after its approval from Parliament. The amendment stipulated the replacement of Article 35 of the Cooperative Societies Law issued by Law 24/2000 as follows: "Invitations shall be sent to the society members to attend the General Assembly meeting via registered mail letters with acknowledgeable delivery or e-mailed according to the member’s correct particulars at the Society, at least fifteen days before the meeting."