Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the International Maritime Satellite Organization (INMARSAT)

Parties with reservations, declarations and objections

Party	Reservations / Declarations	Objections
Brazil	Yes	No
Canada	Yes	No
Chile	Yes	No
China	Yes	No
Cuba	Yes	No
France	Yes	No
Indonesia	Yes	No
Italy	Yes	No
Kuwait	Yes	No
Netherlands, the Kingdom of the	Yes	No
Portugal	Yes	No
Saudi Arabia	Yes	No
Slovakia	Yes	No
Spain	Yes	No
Switzerland	Yes	No

Brazil

07-01-1993

With reservation as to Article 17.

Canada

30-06-1983

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.

Chile

01-02-1984

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.

China

13-05-1987

The Chinese Government considers that Article 4(4) shall be implemented in a manner consistent with the Chinese laws and regulations.

18-12-1997

The Government of the People's Republic of China states that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is covered by the Protocol but the reservation to Article 4 (4) does not apply to HKSAR.

Cuba

19-06-1992

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.

France

19-09-1985

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.

Indonesia

14-11-1989

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

28-11-1988

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.

Kuwait

25-03-1986

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.

Netherlands, the Kingdom of the

14-06-1983

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.

Portugal

17-10-1995

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.

Saudi Arabia

14-03-1988

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.

Slovakia

03-12-2001

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.

Spain

16-01-1991

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.

Switzerland

23-04-1992

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.