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Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the International
Maritime Satellite Organization (INMARSAT)
On this page:
Treaty Data
Kingdom
Parties
Reservation, declarations and objections
Relations
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
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Sint Maarten
October 10, 2010
Parties
Party
Ratification
Type
Entry into
force
Reservation
/
declaration
Objections
Antigua and
Barbuda
October 12,
2009
T
November
11, 2009
No
No
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
January 7,
1993
R
February
6, 1993
Yes
No
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
Brazil
Signature
March 26,
1982
Chile
April 29,
1982
February 1,
1984
R
March 2,
1984
Yes
No
China
May 28,
1982
May 13,
1987
R
June 12,
1987
Yes
No
Cuba
June 19,
1992
T
July 19,
1992
Yes
No
Cyprus
March 29,
1994
T
April 28,
1994
No
No
Czech
Republic
September
6, 2012
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
September
19, 1985
R
October
19, 1985
Yes
No
December
16, 1998
T
January
15, 1999
No
No
November 9,
1984
R
December
9, 1984
No
No
France
May 28,
1982
Gabon
Germany
April 21,
1982
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1988
R
November
13, 1988
No
No
Iceland
October 26,
1998
T
November
25, 1998
No
No
India
October 7,
1987
T
November
6, 1987
No
No
Indonesia
November
14, 1989
T
December
14, 1989
Yes
No
Iraq
August 14,
1986
T
September
13, 1986
No
No
Italy
November
28, 1988
T
December
28, 1988
Yes
No
March 25,
1986
R
April 24,
1986
Yes
No
Latvia
November
17, 1997
T
December
17, 1997
No
No
Liberia
November
25, 1982
T
July 30,
1983
No
No
Mongolia
September
28, 2011
R
October
28, 2011
No
No
Morocco
July 12,
1999
T
August 12,
1999
No
No
Netherlands,
the Kingdom
of the
June 14,
1983
T
July 30,
1983
Yes
No
Norway
April 19,
1982
O
July 30,
1983
No
No
August 18,
1986
R
September
17, 1986
No
No
January 29,
1987
T
February
28, 1987
No
No
October 17,
1995
R
November
16, 1995
Yes
No
Qatar
May 14,
1992
T
June 13,
1992
No
No
Romania
April 8, 1992
T
May 8,
1992
No
No
Russian
Federation
May 27,
1982
O
July 30,
1983
No
No
Saudi Arabia
March 14,
1988
T
April 13,
1988
Yes
No
Slovakia
December 3,
2001
T
January 2,
2002
Yes
No
Kuwait
Oman
May 28,
1982
February
10, 1982
January 7,
1982
Poland
Portugal
May 28,
1982
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Spain
January 16,
1991
T
February
15, 1991
Yes
No
Sri Lanka
April 27,
1982
O
July 30,
1983
No
No
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
Sweden
March 9,
1982
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
China
December 18, 1997
The Government of the People's Republic of China states that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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(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.
Reservation, declarations and objections
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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
The exemption from income tax provided for in Article 7(2) of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the
International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) shall not be extended to Slovak citizens or persons having
permanent residence in Slovakia.
Reservation, declarations and objections
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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
September 3, 1976
Convention on the International Mobile Satellite Organization
(INMARSAT)
Place of
conclusion
Londen
Child treat(y)(ies):
Date of
conclusion
September
25, 1998
Title
Amending Agreement to the Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the
International Maritime Satellite Organization (INMARSAT)
Place of
conclusion
Londen
Last Updated June 15, 2013
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Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the International
Maritime Satellite Organization (INMARSAT)
On this page:
Treaty Data
Kingdom
Parties
Reservation, declarations and objections
Relations
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
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Sint Maarten
October 10, 2010
Parties
Party
Ratification
Type
Entry into
force
Reservation
/
declaration
Objections
Antigua and
Barbuda
October 12,
2009
T
November
11, 2009
No
No
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
January 7,
1993
R
February
6, 1993
Yes
No
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
Brazil
Signature
March 26,
1982
Chile
April 29,
1982
February 1,
1984
R
March 2,
1984
Yes
No
China
May 28,
1982
May 13,
1987
R
June 12,
1987
Yes
No
Cuba
June 19,
1992
T
July 19,
1992
Yes
No
Cyprus
March 29,
1994
T
April 28,
1994
No
No
Czech
Republic
September
6, 2012
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
September
19, 1985
R
October
19, 1985
Yes
No
December
16, 1998
T
January
15, 1999
No
No
November 9,
1984
R
December
9, 1984
No
No
France
May 28,
1982
Gabon
Germany
April 21,
1982
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October 14,
1988
R
November
13, 1988
No
No
Iceland
October 26,
1998
T
November
25, 1998
No
No
India
October 7,
1987
T
November
6, 1987
No
No
Indonesia
November
14, 1989
T
December
14, 1989
Yes
No
Iraq
August 14,
1986
T
September
13, 1986
No
No
Italy
November
28, 1988
T
December
28, 1988
Yes
No
March 25,
1986
R
April 24,
1986
Yes
No
Latvia
November
17, 1997
T
December
17, 1997
No
No
Liberia
November
25, 1982
T
July 30,
1983
No
No
Mongolia
September
28, 2011
R
October
28, 2011
No
No
Morocco
July 12,
1999
T
August 12,
1999
No
No
Netherlands,
the Kingdom
of the
June 14,
1983
T
July 30,
1983
Yes
No
Norway
April 19,
1982
O
July 30,
1983
No
No
August 18,
1986
R
September
17, 1986
No
No
January 29,
1987
T
February
28, 1987
No
No
October 17,
1995
R
November
16, 1995
Yes
No
Qatar
May 14,
1992
T
June 13,
1992
No
No
Romania
April 8, 1992
T
May 8,
1992
No
No
Russian
Federation
May 27,
1982
O
July 30,
1983
No
No
Saudi Arabia
March 14,
1988
T
April 13,
1988
Yes
No
Slovakia
December 3,
2001
T
January 2,
2002
Yes
No
Kuwait
Oman
May 28,
1982
February
10, 1982
January 7,
1982
Poland
Portugal
May 28,
1982
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Spain
January 16,
1991
T
February
15, 1991
Yes
No
Sri Lanka
April 27,
1982
O
July 30,
1983
No
No
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
Sweden
March 9,
1982
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
China
December 18, 1997
The Government of the People's Republic of China states that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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(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.
Reservation, declarations and objections
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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
The exemption from income tax provided for in Article 7(2) of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the
International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) shall not be extended to Slovak citizens or persons having
permanent residence in Slovakia.
Reservation, declarations and objections
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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
September 3, 1976
Convention on the International Mobile Satellite Organization
(INMARSAT)
Place of
conclusion
Londen
Child treat(y)(ies):
Date of
conclusion
September
25, 1998
Title
Amending Agreement to the Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the
International Maritime Satellite Organization (INMARSAT)
Place of
conclusion
Londen
Last Updated June 15, 2013
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