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Weekly Web Release February 9, 2006
Weekly Web Release February 9, 2006 (PDF 714K) 1. A new operational strategy for the Ministry of Finance takes effect 2. Imports in January 2006 3. The abolition of the net wealth tax increases dis...
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Weekly Web Release February 2, 2006
Weekly Web Release February 2, 2006 (PDF 720K) 1. What is the income threshold for taxation? 2. Treasury finances, January-December 2005
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Treasury finances January-December 2005. Report date: February 2, 2006.
Treasury finances January-December 2005 (PDF 299K)
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Treasury finances January-December 2005. Report date: February 2, 2006.
Treasury finances January-December 2005 (PDF 299K)
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Principal tax rates 2006
Principal tax rates 2006 (pdf 69KB) This paper describes the principal tax rates applicable to individuals and companies in 2006 as well as tax rate changes for subsequent years. 1. Personal incom...
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International Conference on Afghanistan
International Conference on Afghanistan London 31 January-1 February 2006 Mr. Chairman, Peacekeeping missions enable a small country, such as Iceland, to join efforts for international peace and s...
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Revised macroeconomic forecast for 2005-2007
The_Icelandic_Economy_Winter2006 (PDF 2037K) Appendix Tables (Excel 228K)
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Weekly Web Release January 26, 2006
Weekly Web Release January 26, 2006 (PDF 813K) 1. Revised forecast for the economy 2005-2007 2. Central government debt 3. The forecasts of the Ministry of Finance for 2005
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Oceans and Climate: A Policy Perspective
A Statement by Ambassador Gunnar Pálsson Directorof the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland in a Panel Discussion at The Third Glo...
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Weekly Web Release January 19, 2006
Weekly Web Release January 19, 2006 (PDF 796K) 1. Taxes have declined 2. Rising social expenditures
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Weekly Web Release January 12, 2006
Weekly Web Release January 12, 2006 (PDF 796K) 1. Performance indicators as a budget instrument 2. The publication of macroeconomic forecasts in 2006 3. Award for an outstanding government agency
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Weekly Web Release January 5, 2006
Weekly Web Release January 5, 2006 (PDF 818K) 1. Treasury finances, January-November 2005 2. Imports in December 2005
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Weekly Web Release December 22, 2005
Weekly Web Release December 22, 2005 (PDF 292K) 1. Prepayment of 2006 taxes 2. The PAYE income tax 3. Legislation presented by the Minister of Finance that have been passed into law 4. The hidden val...
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Weekly Web Release December 15, 2005
Weekly Web Release December 15, 2005 (PDF 186K) 1. Medium-term fiscal policy targets of Nordic countries 2. Registration of real property leases for VAT qualification 3. The number of double-taxation...
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World Trade Organization 6th Ministerial Conference
World Trade Organization 6th Ministerial Conference Hong Kong, 13-18 December 2005 Statement by H.E. Mr. Geir H. Haarde, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Head of Delegation Mr. Chairman, fe...
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Methodology of accounting for Central government debt and claims
I. Analytical framework, concepts, definitions, and classifications Definition: Central government debt is defined as the stock of direct liabilities in the form of securities and loans. Additional ...
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Declaration by the Government of Iceland
Declaration by the Government of Iceland to facilitate the agreement between the Federation of Icelandic Labour and Confederation of Icelandic Employers on wage agreements remaining in force 1. The ...
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Weekly Web Release December 8, 2005
Weekly Web Release December 8, 2005 (PDF 184K) Merchandise imports in November Disposable income of older persons highest in Iceland amongst Nordic countries The 2005 supplementary fiscal budget a...
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Debt statistics, October 2005
Central government debt, claims and cash at hand 1992-2006, October 2005 (PDF 8 KB)
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Weekly Web Release December 1, 2005
Weekly Web Release December 1, 2005 (PDF 201K) 1. The world economy is improving 2. Moderate wage increases despite buoyant activity 3. Treasury finances January-October