In light of the experience of operating the Agreement, or to reflect changing circumstances, either Contracting Party may wish to propose a variation in the terms of this Agreement. If so, it is understood that the other Contracting Party will agree to hold timely discussions with a view to revising the terms of the Agreement.
- a)The competent authorities may initiate discussions should:
- (i)the Kingdom of the Netherlands enter into an Agreement with another jurisdiction comparable to Samoa which provides for other forms of exchange of information;
- (ii)Samoa enters into an Agreement with another jurisdiction which provides for other forms of exchange of information;
- (iii)Samoa introduces new legislation which enables other forms of exchange of information.
- b)If the Netherlands enters into arrangements with another jurisdiction comparable to Samoa for the provision of information with respect to taxes that are less burdensome in any material respect than the provisions of the Agreement, Samoa may initiate discussions with the Netherlands with a view to modifying the Agreement to have similar effect.