dan Qatar expands its capacity to fight international offshore tax avoidance and evasion By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 10:00:00 GMT Today, in at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, His Excellency Khalid Bin Rashid Al-Mansouri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to France, signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters in the presence of the Deputy Secretary-General Masamichi Kono. Full Article
dan OECD releases further guidance for tax administrations and MNE Groups on Country-by-Country reporting (BEPS Action 13) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT The Inclusive Framework on BEPS has released additional guidance to give certainty to tax administrations and MNE Groups alike on the implementation of Country-by-Country (CbC) Reporting (BEPS Action 13). Full Article
dan OECD seeks input on new tax rules requiring disclosure of CRS avoidance arrangements and offshore structures By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 11:00:00 GMT Today the OECD is releasing a consultation document seeking stakeholder input on model mandatory disclosure rules. The model rules target promoters and service providers with a material involvement in the design, marketing or implementation of a CRS avoidance arrangements or offshore structure. They would require such intermediaries to disclose information on the scheme to their local tax authority. Full Article
dan The Bahamas takes strong steps forward to join international efforts against tax evasion and avoidance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 16:15:00 GMT Today, at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, The Hon. Kevin Peter Turnquest, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Bahamas signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (“the Convention”) in the presence of OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria. Full Article
dan Public comments received on new tax rules requiring disclosure of CRS avoidance arrangements and offshore structures By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:00:00 GMT On 11 December 2017, interested parties were invited to provide comments on a discussion draft on model mandatory disclosure rules. The model rules are intended to target promoters and service providers with a material involvement in the design, marketing or implementation of CRS avoidance arrangements or offshore structures. Full Article
dan Game over for CRS avoidance! OECD adopts tax disclosure rules for advisors By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:00:00 GMT Today, the OECD has issued new model disclosure rules that require lawyers, accountants, financial advisors, banks and other service providers to inform tax authorities of any schemes they put in place for their clients to avoid reporting under the OECD/G20 Common Reporting Standard (CRS) or prevent the identification of the beneficial owners of entities or trusts. Full Article
dan OECD releases additional guidance on the attribution of profits to a permanent establishment under BEPS Action 7 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 11:00:00 GMT The additional guidance resulting sets out high-level general principles, which countries agree are relevant and applicable in attributing profits to PEs in accordance with applicable treaty provisions. It also provides examples on the attribution of profits to certain types of PEs arising from the changes to the PE definition under BEPS Action 7. Full Article
dan Paraguay joins international efforts against tax evasion and avoidance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 29 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT Paraguay signed today the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, making it the 119th jurisdiction to join the world’s leading instrument for boosting transparency and combating cross-border tax evasion. Full Article
dan OECD releases new guidance on the application of the approach to hard-to-value intangibles and the transactional profit split method under BEPS Actions 8-10 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:00:00 GMT Today, the OECD released two reports containing Guidance for Tax Administrations on the Application of the Approach to Hard-to-Value Intangibles under BEPS Action 8; and Revised Guidance on the Application of the Transactional Profit Split Method under BEPS Action 10. Full Article
dan Antigua and Barbuda becomes the 125th jurisdiction to join the most powerful multilateral instrument against offshore tax evasion and avoidance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 17:00:00 GMT Antigua and Barbuda today signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. It is the 125th jurisdiction to join the Convention. Full Article
dan OECD releases further guidance for tax administrations and MNE Groups on Country-by-Country reporting (BEPS Action 13) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:00:00 GMT The Inclusive Framework on BEPS has released additional interpretative guidance to give certainty to tax administrations and MNE Groups alike on the implementation of Country-by-Country (CbC) Reporting (BEPS Action 13). Full Article
dan OECD clamps down on CRS avoidance through residence and citizenship by investment schemes By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:00:00 GMT As part of its work to preserve the integrity of the CRS, the OECD has published the results of its analysis of over 100 CBI/RBI schemes offered by CRS-committed jurisdictions, identifying those schemes that potentially pose a high-risk to the integrity of CRS. Full Article
dan Ecuador joins international efforts against tax evasion and avoidance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 15:00:00 GMT Ecuador today signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, making it the 126th jurisdiction to join the world’s leading instrument for boosting transparency and combating cross-border tax evasion. The Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (CRS MCAA) was also signed. Full Article
dan OECD releases guidance on Synthesised texts for providing clarity on the impact of the Multilateral Instrument By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:00:00 GMT This new guidance presents a clear overview of the modifications to tax treaties resulting from the Multilateral BEPS Convention which entered into force on 1 July 2018. A Secretariat note, also released today, clarifies the entry into effect rules for tax treaties of jurisdictions that deposited their ratification instruments last September. Full Article
dan Mauritania joins international efforts against tax evasion and avoidance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:30:00 GMT Today, at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, H.E. Aichetou Mint M’Haiham, Ambassador of Mauritania to France, signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (the Convention) in the presence of the OECD Deputy Secretary-General Ludger Schuknecht. Mauritania is the 127th jurisdiction to join the Convention. Full Article
dan Dominica joins international efforts against tax evasion and avoidance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 15:00:00 GMT Today, at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, H.E. Sharlene Shillingford-McKlmon, Ambassador of Dominica to the European Union, signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (the Convention). Dominica is the 128th jurisdiction to join the Convention. Full Article
dan Serbia joins international efforts against tax evasion and avoidance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2019 10:00:00 GMT Today, at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, Slavica Savicic, State Secretary for Finance of the Republic of Serbia, signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (the Convention) in the presence of the OECD Deputy Secretary-General Jeffrey Schlagenhauf. Serbia is the 129th jurisdiction to join the Convention. Full Article
dan Montenegro joins international efforts against tax evasion and avoidance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 11:00:00 GMT Today, at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, Biljana Peranović, Director General of the Directorate for Tax and Customs of Montenegro, signed the multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (the Convention) in the presence of the OECD Director of Legal Affairs, Nicola Bonucci. Montenegro is the 130th jurisdiction to join the Convention. Full Article
dan Jordan joins the Global Forum on Tax Transparency and the Inclusive Framework on BEPS By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 09:35:00 GMT Jordan joins the international fight against tax evasion by becoming the 158th member of the Global Forum. Full Article
dan OECD releases guidance on the spontaneous exchange by no or only nominal tax jurisdictions By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:00:00 GMT As part of BEPS Action 5 to curb harmful tax practices, jurisdictions may only maintain preferential regimes if certain "substantial activities" requirements are met. In order to ensure a level playing field, these requirements must also apply to jurisdictions with zero or only nominal tax rates. Full Article
dan OECD releases further guidance for tax administrations and MNE Groups on Country-by-Country reporting By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 16:00:00 GMT The OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS has released additional interpretative guidance to give greater certainty to tax administrations and MNE Groups on the implementation and operation of Country-by-Country (CbC) Reporting (BEPS Action 13). Full Article
dan Armenia and Italy agree on OECD/UNDP Tax Inspectors Without Borders partnership to combat international tax avoidance and evasion By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:30:00 GMT A signing ceremony between the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) and the State Revenue Committee of Armenia took place at the OECD today, establishing work plans for two assistance programmes initiated through Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) – a joint OECD/UNDP capacity building initiative. Full Article
dan Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cabo Verde, Mongolia and Oman join the most powerful multilateral instrument against offshore tax evasion and avoidance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:00:00 GMT On the occasion of the 10th Plenary Meeting of the Global Forum a further five countries signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, therewith bringing the total number of participating in the Convention to 135. Full Article
dan Jordan signs landmark agreement to strengthen its tax treaties By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 11:00:00 GMT Jordan has today signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the Convention), becoming the 93rd jurisdiction to join the Convention, which now covers over 1,653 bilateral tax treaties. Full Article
dan OECD releases further guidance for tax administrations and MNE Groups on Country-by-Country reporting By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:30:00 GMT The Inclusive Framework on BEPS has released additional interpretative guidance to give greater certainty to tax administrations and MNE Groups on the implementation and operation of Country-by-Country Reporting (BEPS Action 13). Full Article
dan Togo joins international efforts against tax evasion and avoidance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:30:00 GMT Today, at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, Calixte Batossie Madjoulba, Ambassador of Togo in France, signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (the Convention) in the presence of the OECD Deputy Secretary-General Ludger Schuknecht. Togo is the 136th jurisdiction to join the Convention. Full Article
dan OECD releases Transfer Pricing Guidance on Financial Transactions By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:00:00 GMT The report is significant because it is the first time the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines include guidance on the transfer pricing aspects of financial transactions, which will contribute to consistency in the interpretation of the arm’s length principle and help avoid transfer pricing disputes and double taxation. Full Article
dan Gold Supplement to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT This guidance addresses the unique due diligence challenges posed by gold, such as its intrinsic high-value and fungible nature, the non-linear structure of its supply chain, and its multiple downstream uses. Full Article
dan Jordan signs OECD agreement to strengthen investment climate By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 11:11:00 GMT Jordan has become the 46th country to adhere to the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises. This adherence bears witness to the determination that Jordan holds towards strengthening the liberalisation of investment, increasing its integration into the world economy and promoting responsible business conduct. Full Article
dan Public consultation on the FAO-OECD guidance for responsible agricultural supply chains By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Feb 2015 16:41:00 GMT This public consultation was held to gather comments on the draft FAO-OECD guidance for responsible agricultural supply chains which is designed to help enterprises observe standards of responsible business conduct along their agricultural supply chains. The deadline for comment was 20 February 2015. Full Article
dan Public consultation on the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractives Sector By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:38:00 GMT This public consultation is being held to gather comments on the draft OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractives Sector which provides practical guidance to mining, oil and gas enterprises in addressing the challenges related to stakeholder engagement. The deadline for comment is 5 June 2015. Full Article
dan Launch of the OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 09:14:00 GMT 11 March, Paris, France: This high-level launch event included a panel discussion that addressed the potential impacts of companies operating in agricultural supply chains on human, labour and tenure rights. Full Article
dan New OECD guidance aims to reduce corruption in aid sector By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Dec 2016 14:23:00 GMT New international guidance on fighting corruption in the development sector goes into effect today, backed by more than 40 countries, with progress on agreed recommendations to be monitored by the OECD Working Group on Bribery. Full Article
dan OECD and IBA join forces to develop practice guidance to equip lawyers in fight against corruption By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 00:01:00 GMT Following on from the London Anti-Corruption Summit which took place in May 2016, the OECD and the International Bar Association (IBA) have agreed to form a task force to develop professional conduct standards and practice guidance for lawyers involved in establishing and advising on international commercial structures and recommended actions for governments. Full Article
dan New OECD due diligence guidance targets the garment and footwear sector By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2017 09:13:00 GMT 8/2/2017 - The OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector will help enterprises to identify and prevent potential negative impacts related to human rights, labour, the environment and corruption in garment and footwear supply chains worldwide. Full Article
dan Public Consultation: Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 10:24:00 GMT The OECD is developing a general Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct to provide practical support to companies on the implementation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The Due Diligence Guidance contains plain language explanations of the due diligence recommendations and associated provisions in the OECD Guidelines and can be used by companies in any sector of the economy. Full Article
dan Alignment assessment of industry programmes with the OECD minerals guidance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:47:00 GMT The OECD Due Diligence Guidance is being used as the basis and benchmark by many industry initiatives created to ensure the responsible sourcing of minerals. This report presents the findings of a pilot alignment assessment of five industry programmes against the recommendations of the OECD Guidance to gauge the coherence, effectiveness and credibility of these initiatives. Full Article
dan Women and Financial Education: Evidence, Policy Responses and Guidance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 15:51:00 GMT This book addresses gender differences in financial literacy and reviews policy responses and initiatives across the world to tackle women’s and girls’ needs, drawing lessons from existing experiences. Full Article
dan G20-OECD Policy Guidance Financial Consumer Protection Approaches in the Digital Age By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 11:22:00 GMT The increasingly digital environment for financial products and services and the potential for digitalisation to support greater financial inclusion and inclusive growth, makes effective financial consumer protection more important than ever. This policy guidance focuses on areas related to the role of oversight bodies and disclosure and transparency. Full Article
dan G20-OECD INFE Policy Guidance Digitalisation and Financial Literacy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 11:28:00 GMT The digitalisation of financial products and services, and the consequent need to strengthen digital financial literacy has become an important component of the global policy-making agenda. This guidance aims to identify and promote effective initiatives that enhance digital and financial literacy in light of the unique characteristics, advantages, and risks of digital financial services and channels. Full Article
dan Turkey Exports to Jordan By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:31:00 GMT Exports to Jordan in Turkey increased to 53651.70 USD THO in March from 46906.99 USD THO in February of 2020. Exports to Jordan in Turkey averaged 62706.66 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 121704 USD THO in September of 2015 and a record low of 36495 USD THO in August of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Exports to Jordan. Full Article
dan OECD, BSR and Danone launch 3-year initiative to strengthen inclusive growth through public-private collaboration By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT Business and government should work more closely together to reduce inequality and foster inclusive growth. To help achieve this, at the Paris Peace Forum, Gabriela Ramos, OECD Chief of Staff, G7/G20 Sherpa and leader of the OECD’s Inclusive Growth Initiative, and Emmanuel Faber, Chairman & CEO of Danone, launched the Business for Inclusive Growth (B4IG) Platform. Full Article
dan The Competitiveness of Global Port-Cities: The Case of Danube Axis, Slovak Republic By www.oecd-ilibrary.org Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:15:00 GMT This working paper offers an evaluation of the performance of the inland ports of the Slovak Republic within the framework of the Danube Axis, an analysis of the impact of the ports on their territory and an assessment of policies in this field. It examines port performance over the last decades and identifies the principal factors that have contributed to it. Full Article
dan Public Investment Toolkit: Guidance for regional & local government By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 08:48:00 GMT This online resource will guide you in implementing the OECD Principles on Effective Public Investment Across Levels of Government. In addition to better familiarising yourself with the 12 Principles, the Toolkit lets you compare indicators and best practices in use in numerous countries, regions and municipalities. Full Article
dan Anti-avoidance rules against international tax planning: A classification By dx.doi.org Published On :: Mon, 06 Feb 2017 16:16:00 GMT This paper describes the main anti-avoidance rules against international tax planning by multinational enterprises in OECD and G20 countries. Full Article
dan Gold Supplement to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT This guidance addresses the unique due diligence challenges posed by gold, such as its intrinsic high-value and fungible nature, the non-linear structure of its supply chain, and its multiple downstream uses. Full Article
dan Public Enforcement and Corporate Governance in Asia: Guidance and Good Practices By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:48:00 GMT This book presents a study of the corporate governance legal framework and enforcement by capital market regulators in participating Asian jurisdictions. Full Article
dan Public consultation on the FAO-OECD guidance for responsible agricultural supply chains By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Feb 2015 16:41:00 GMT This public consultation was held to gather comments on the draft FAO-OECD guidance for responsible agricultural supply chains which is designed to help enterprises observe standards of responsible business conduct along their agricultural supply chains. The deadline for comment was 20 February 2015. Full Article
dan Public consultation on the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractives Sector By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:38:00 GMT This public consultation is being held to gather comments on the draft OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractives Sector which provides practical guidance to mining, oil and gas enterprises in addressing the challenges related to stakeholder engagement. The deadline for comment is 5 June 2015. Full Article
dan New OECD due diligence guidance targets the garment and footwear sector By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2017 09:13:00 GMT 8/2/2017 - The OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector will help enterprises to identify and prevent potential negative impacts related to human rights, labour, the environment and corruption in garment and footwear supply chains worldwide. Full Article