Common use of Exchange of Information between the Parties Clause in Contracts

Exchange of Information between the Parties. 1. The Parties will exchange information whenever possible. and relevant to reciprocal investments, business opportunities, investment procedures and requirements, in particular through the Joint Committee and its National Focal Points. 2. At the request of either Party, information will be exchanged on measures of the other Party that may affect investments in its territory. To this end, the Party shall, upon request, promptly and respectfully provide the level of protection afforded to information, in particular on: (a) Legal conditions for the investment; (b) Specific incentives and related government programs; (c) Public policies and legal frameworks that may affect the investment; (d) Legal framework for investment, including legislation on the establishment of companies and joint ventures; (e) Related international treaties; (f) Customs procedures and tax regimes; (g) Statistical information on goods and services markets; (h) Available infrastructure and public services; (i) Government procurement and public concessions; (j) Labor and social legislation; (k) Migratory legislation; (l) Exchange legislation; (m) Information on specific economic sectors or areas previously identified by the Parties, and (n) Regional projects and investment agreements. 3. The Parties shall also exchange information on public-private partnerships (PPPs), in particular through greater transparency and prompt access to information on applicable standards.