Trade in services

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This subtopic provides an overview of trade in services. It is aimed at lawyers who need a high-level overview of the legal framework. This subtopic contains the following guidance:

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    Practice Note: An introduction to Trade in Services provides an overview of the General Agreement on Trade in Services. It provides an overview of the scope of the GATS, the type of services covered, the modes of supply through which a service is supplied, the Most Favoured Nation application, Member States’ commitments on market access and national treatment and the general obligations of Member States under the GATS.

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    Practice Note: Trade in financial services provides practical guidance on trade in financial services. Specifically, it addresses the Annex and Second Annex on financial services as well as the Decision on financial services and the Understanding on commitments in financial services.

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    Practice Note: Trade in telecommunication services provides practical guidance on the trade in telecommunications services. It focusses on the Annex on Telecommunication Services and should be read in conjunction with the practical guidance on the General Agreement on Trade in Services. Guidance is provided on the scope...

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