Artikel 13

1. This Agreement shall remain in force until terminated by one of the Parties. Either Party may terminate the Agreement by giving notice of termination given by one competent authority to the other competent authority at least six months before the end of any calendar year after the expiration of a period of three years from the date of its entry into force. In such event the Agreement shall cease to have effect for taxable years and periods beginning after the end of the calendar year in which the notice of termination has been given.
2. In the event of termination, both Parties shall remain bound by the provision of Article 8 with respect to any information obtained under the Agreement.