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Treaty Data
Title Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the International Maritime Satellite Organization (INMARSAT)
Number 000593
Date of conclusion
December 1, 1981
Place of conclusion
Londen
Entry into force July 30, 1983
Treaty Series 1983-106 , 1983-124
Consolidated text
0002037
Kingdom
Country Provisional application Entry into force Termination
The Netherlands
- in Europe July 30, 1983
- Bonaire October 10, 2010
- Sint Eustatius October 10, 2010
- Saba October 10, 2010
Aruba January 1, 1986
Curaçao October 10, 2010
Sint Maarten October 10, 2010
Parties
Party Signature Ratification Type Entry into force
Argentina December 7,
1988
T January 6,
1989
No No
Belarus May 27,
1982
O July 30,
1983
No No
Belgium February 7,
1992
T March 8,
1992
No No
Brazil March 26,
1982
Bulgaria October 12,
1982
T July 30,
1983
No No
Cameroon January 22,
1992
T February
21, 1992
No No
Canada June 30,
1983
T July 30,
1983
Yes No
Chile April 29,
1982
China May 28,
1982
Cuba June 19,
1992
T July 19,
1992
Yes No
Cyprus March 29,
1994
T October 6,
2012
No No
Denmark July 23,
1986
T August 22,
1986
No No
Finland May 25,
1982
O July 30,
1983
No No
France May 28,
1982
Germany April 21,
Greece May 28,
Iceland October 26,
1998
T November
25, 1998
No No
India October 7,
1987
Iraq August 14,
1986
Morocco July 12,
1999
T August 12,
1999
Norway April 19,
1982
O July 30,
1983
No No
Oman January 7,
1982
Poland January 29,
1987
T February
28, 1987
No No
Portugal May 28,
1982
Qatar May 14,
1992
T June 13,
1992
No No
Romania April 8, 1992 T May 8,
1992
Saudi Arabia March 14,
1988
T April 13,
1988
Yes No
Slovakia December 3,
2001
T January 2,
2002
Spain January 16, 1991
T February
15, 1991
Yes No
Sri Lanka April 27,
1982
O July 30,
1983
No No
Sweden March 9,
1982
December 5, 1984
R January 4,
1985
No No
Switzerland April 23,
1992
T May 23,
1992
Yes No
Thailand May 30,
2008
T June 30,
2008
No No
Ukraine May 27,
1982
O July 30,
1983
No No
Reservation, declarations and objections
Brazil January 7, 1993
With reservation as to Article 17.
Reservation, declarations and objections
Canada June 30, 1983
Notwithstanding paragraph 2 of Article 7 of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Maritime Satellite Organization (Inmarsat), the exemption from taxation imposed by any law in Canada on salaries and emoluments shall not extend to a Canadian citizen residing or ordinarily resident in Canada.
Reservation, declarations and objections
Chile February 1, 1984
a) The final clause of article 2, paragraph 3 (b) (iii), which reads, "provided that such expropriation shall not prejudice the functions and operations of INMARSAT", will not be applicable in Chile.
b) The exemption referred to in article 4, paragraph 3 will apply only to the taxes levied on INMARSAT's importation of goods into Chile for the purposes mentioned in that provision.
Reservation, declarations and objections
China May 13, 1987
The Chinese Government considers that Article 4(4) shall be implemented in a manner consistent with the Chinese laws and regulations.
Reservation, declarations and objections
(HKSAR) is covered by the Protocol but the reservation to Article 4 (4) does not apply to HKSAR.
Reservation, declarations and objections
Cuba June 19, 1992
The Government of the Republic of Cuba declares, with regard to the provisions of article 17 of the present Protocol, that any dispute between Parties concerning the interpretation or application of this international instrument should be settled by negotiation through diplomatic channels.
Reservation, declarations and objections
France September 19, 1985
Article 4, paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 8
The Government of the French Republic interprets the provisions of article 4, paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 8 as allowing INMARSAT to benefit only from the exemptions provided for in article 26, paragraph 1 of the Convention on the International Maritime Satellite Organization, opened for signature in London on 3 September 1976.
Article 7, paragraph 1 (b), (d) and (f)
The Government of the French Republic interprets the word "household" in article 7, paragraph 1 (b), (d) and (f) as referring to the staff member's spouse and minor children living at home.
Article 7, paragraph 1 (e) and (f) and article 11, paragraph 1 (c) and (e)
The Government of the French Republic declares that the references to intergovernmental organisations in article 7, paragraph 1 (e) and (f) and in article 11, paragraph 1 (c) and (e) refer to intergovernmental organisations equivalent to INMARSAT.
Articles 7, 9, 10 and 11
The Government of the French Republic declares that the immunities provided for in articles 7, 9, 10 and 11 that staff members enjoy in the exercise of their official functions will be enjoyed within the limits of their functions. Article 8
The Government of the French Republic declares that the immunities provided for in article 8, paragraph 1 (b) and (c) are only granted to the Director General in the exercise of his official functions and within the limits of his functions.
Article 9
The Government of the French Republic declares that the provisions of article 9, paragraph 1 (a) will not apply in the case of persons found committing, attempting to commit or just having committed an offence.
Reservation, declarations and objections
Indonesia November 14, 1989
With the following reservations with regard to Articles 2(3)(b), 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 17:
i) The capacity of Inmarsat to acquire and dispose, in particular, of immovable property shall be exercised with due regard to the Indonesian laws and regulations.
ii) The exemption from taxes and duties provided in Article 4 accorded to Inmarsat are subject to the Indonesian laws and regulations.
iii) The privileges and immunities accorded to Inmarsat as prescribed in Articles 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 respectively, shall be exercised with due regard to the Indonesian laws and regulations.
iv) Any dispute arising out of the interpretation or implementation of this Protocol provided in Article 17, shall be settled through negotiation or consultation.
Italy November 28, 1988
The exemption from income tax provided for in Article 7(2) of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Maritime Satellite Organization (Inmarsat) shall not be extended to Italian citizens or persons ordinarily resident in Italy.
Reservation, declarations and objections
Kuwait March 25, 1986
It is understood that the Ratification of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Maritime Satellite Organization does not mean in any way a recognition of Israel by the Government of the State of Kuwait. Furthermore, no treaty relations will arise between the State of Kuwait and Israel.
Reservation, declarations and objections
Netherlands, the Kingdom of the June 14, 1983
The Kingdom of the Netherlands will not apply Article 10, paragraph 1(a) and (c) of the Protocol in cases in which the Signatory is a private entity.
Reservation, declarations and objections
Portugal October 17, 1995
Article 4(1) - The exemption related to this provision is applicable to Inmarsat in the framework of its official activities in relation to its income and assets, including the spatial sector of Inmarsat, with regard to taxes on income and taxes on assets, appertaining to Portugal the respective classification;
Article 7(2) - The exemption established herein does not encompass any contributions or similar benefits to pensions neither regarding Portuguese nationals nor permanent residents in Portugal;
Article 7(3) - The system of contributive exemption foreseen in this provision should be the object of an agreement to be reached under Article 18.
Reservation, declarations and objections
Saudi Arabia March 14, 1988
Reservations are held regarding paragraph 2, Article 6 of the Protocol.
This accession does not imply in any way the recognition of Israel and does not lead us to enter into any dealings with Israel as may be set out in this Protocol.
Reservation, declarations and objections
Slovakia December 3, 2001
Spain January 16, 1991
In the case of Spain, the expression "taxes not normally incorporated in the price of goods and services" will be interpreted as referring specifically to the duty on transfers of assets and documented legal acts.
Reservation, declarations and objections
Switzerland April 23, 1992
Switzerland considers that turnover tax, for the purposes of article 4, paragraph 2, is the tax on the delivery to INMARSAT of goods whose value exceeds 500 Swiss francs.
Relations
Mother Convention(s)
Date of conclusion
Title Place of
conclusion
September 3, 1976 Convention on the International Mobile Satellite Organization (INMARSAT)
Londen
Child treat(y)(ies):
Date of conclusion
Title Place of
conclusion
September 25, 1998
Amending Agreement to the Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the International Maritime Satellite Organization (INMARSAT)
Londen
