Over the last 50 years, the OECD led the way on tax issues and has been at the forefront of promoting transparency and co-operation in tax matters. Discover the international state of play with an interactive map presenting key indicators and outcomes of the OECD work on international tax matters, with close to 150 countries and jurisdictions.

On August 1st 2017, interested parties were invited to provide comments on the discussion draft of a toolkit on the Taxation of Offshore Indirect Transfers. The Platform for Collaboration on Tax is grateful to the commentators for their input and now publishes the public comments received during the consultation period.

The Platform for Collaboration on Tax – a joint initiative of the IMF, OECD, UN and World Bank Group – has undertaken, at the request of the G20, the development of a series of “toolkit” reports to help guide developing countries in the implementation of policy options for issues in international taxation of greatest relevance to these countries.

Imports of (bop) - Total of All Merchandise in Canada decreased to 47668.20 CAD Million in March from 49323.70 CAD Million in February of 2020. Imports of (bop) - Total of All Merchandise in Canada averaged 30111.77 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 52447.10 CAD Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 10615.10 CAD Million in February of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports of (bop) - Total of All Merchandise.

Weapons Sales in India decreased to 46 USD Million in 2018 from 56 USD Million in 2017. Weapons Sales in India averaged 13.85 USD Million from 1959 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 56 USD Million in 2017 and a record low of 0 USD Million in 1987. Weapons Sales are presented as a Trend-Indicator Value based on the known unit production costs of a core set of weapons such as aircraft, air defence systems, anti-submarine warfare weapons, armoured vehicles, artillery, engines, missiles, sensors, satellites, ships and others. The indicator aims to represent the transfer value of military resources rather than the financial value of the transfer.

Military Expenditure in Iraq decreased to 6200 USD Million in 2018 from 7416 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Iraq averaged 5051.20 USD Million from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9536 USD Million in 2015 and a record low of 2037 USD Million in 2006.

Military Expenditure in Gambia decreased to 11.30 USD Million in 2018 from 14.90 USD Million in 2015. Military Expenditure in Gambia averaged 4.45 USD Million from 1983 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 16.40 USD Million in 2014 and a record low of 0.70 USD Million in 1983.

This country note explains how Chile taxes energy use. The note shows the distribution of effective energy tax rates across all domestic energy use. It also details the country-specific assumptions made when calculating effective energy tax rates and matching tax rates to the corresponding energy base.

This country note explains how Colombia taxes energy use. The note shows the distribution of effective energy tax rates across all domestic energy use. It also details the country-specific assumptions made when calculating effective energy tax rates and matching tax rates to the corresponding energy base.

The tax-to-GDP ratio in Chile increased by 1.0 percentage points from 20.1% in 2017 to 21.1% in 2018. The corresponding figure for the OECD average was a slight increase of 0.1 percentage point from 34.2% to 34.3% over the same period.

The tax wedge for the average single worker in Chile remained the same at 7.0 percentage points between 2018 and 2019. The OECD average tax wedge in 2019 was 36.0 (2018, 36.1). In 2019 Chile had the lowest tax wedge among the 36 OECD member countries, occupying the same position in 2018.

Chile's tax-to-GDP ratio in 2018 (21.1%) was below the LAC average (23.1%)¹ in this year's Revenue Statistics in Latin America and the Caribbean publication by 2.0 percentage points and below the OECD average (34.3%).

IP Addresses in Burundi increased to 1971 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 1786 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Burundi averaged 759.74 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 2914 IP in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of 246 IP in the fourth quarter of 2010. This page includes a chart with historical data for BurundiIP Addresses.

Temperature in Burundi increased to 21.08 celsius in December from 20.68 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Burundi averaged 20.09 celsius from 1850 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 22.86 celsius in September of 2013 and a record low of 17.62 celsius in December of 1860. This page includes a chart with historical data for Burundi Average Temperature.

Precipitation in Burundi decreased to 193.09 mm in December from 235.28 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Burundi averaged 100.01 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 327.19 mm in November of 1961 and a record low of 0.02 mm in July of 1935. This page includes a chart with historical data for Burundi Average Precipitation.

This page provides - Burundi Producer Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Burundi increased to 67 USD Million in 2018 from 64 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Burundi averaged 61.12 USD Million from 1965 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 106 USD Million in 2001 and a record low of 14 USD Million in 1965.

Burundi recorded a Current Account deficit of 361.80 USD Million in 2018. Current Account in Burundi averaged -125.10 USD Million from 1985 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 10.45 USD Million in 1995 and a record low of -395.10 USD Million in 2014. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Burundi Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gold Reserves in Burundi remained unchanged at 0.03 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2019 from 0.03 Tonnes in the first quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in Burundi averaged 0.07 Tonnes from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 0.54 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2000 and a record low of 0.03 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2001. Gold Reserves are country’s gold assets held or controlled by the central bank. This page provides - Burundi Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Burundi is ranked 166 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Burundi improved to 166 in 2019 from 168 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Burundi averaged 163.08 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 177 in 2008 and a record low of 140 in 2013. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Burundi.

Money Supply M1 in Burundi increased to 1382397 BIF Million in June from 1339556.70 BIF Million in May of 2019. Money Supply M1 in Burundi averaged 617768.37 BIF Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1382397 BIF Million in June of 2019 and a record low of 236399.10 BIF Million in January of 2008. This page provides - Burundi Money Supply M1- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Burundi increased 1.90 percent in September of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Burundi averaged 3.08 percent from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 34.70 percent in June of 2011 and a record low of -29 percent in May of 2015. In Burundi, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides - Burundi Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Burundi recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 8.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Burundi averaged -9.62 percent of GDP from 1991 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -2.30 percent of GDP in 1991 and a record low of -20 percent of GDP in 2004. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Burundi Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Burundi remained unchanged at 1.50 percent in 2019 from 1.50 percent in 2018. Unemployment Rate in Burundi averaged 1.79 percent from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2.10 percent in 1999 and a record low of 1.50 percent in 1992. In Burundi, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides the latest reported value for - Burundi Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M2 in Burundi increased to 1888807.10 BIF Million in October from 1888444.60 BIF Million in September of 2019. Money Supply M2 in Burundi averaged 886283.16 BIF Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1894761.57 BIF Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 322362.60 BIF Million in January of 2008. This page provides the latest reported value for - Burundi Money Supply M2 - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The total population in Burundi was estimated at 11.5 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Burundi had a population of 2.8 million people. The population of Burundi represents 0.12 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 813 people on the planet is a resident of Burundi. This page provides the latest reported value for - Burundi Population - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Burundi was last recorded at 5.22 percent. Interest Rate in Burundi averaged 9.87 percent from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 16.24 percent in July of 2012 and a record low of 5.07 percent in June of 2018. In Burundi, interest rates decisions are taken by the Monetary Committee of the Bank of Burundi. The official rate is the refinance rate. This page provides the latest reported value for - Burundi Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Burundi increased to 213443.90 BIF Million in December from 100921.20 BIF Million in November of 2019. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Burundi averaged 303116.15 BIF Million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 542621 BIF Million in February of 2013 and a record low of 75870.10 BIF Million in December of 2015. In Burundi, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides the latest reported value for - Burundi Foreign Exchange Reserves - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The inflation rate in Burundi was recorded at 5.10 percent in January of 2020. Inflation Rate in Burundi averaged 10.81 percent from 1974 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 44.93 percent in May of 1997 and a record low of -8.40 percent in October of 2018. In Burundi, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page provides - Burundi Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Burundi increased 1.10 percent in January of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Burundi averaged 0.45 percent from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.80 percent in February of 2017 and a record low of -2.60 percent in June of 2019. This page provides - Burundi Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Burundi increased to 115.60 points in January from 114.30 points in December of 2019. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Burundi averaged 100.26 points from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 117.60 points in October of 2017 and a record low of 79.30 points in December of 2012. This page provides - Burundi Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Burundi increased to 124.40 points in January from 122.40 points in December of 2019. Cpi Housing Utilities in Burundi averaged 51.55 points from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 124.40 points in January of 2020 and a record low of 6.70 points in October of 1993. This page provides - Burundi Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Burundi decreased to 116.40 points in January of 2020 from 116.70 points in December of 2019. CPI Transportation in Burundi averaged 103.73 points from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 119.70 points in January of 2019 and a record low of 87.20 points in December of 2012. This page provides - Burundi Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Burundi thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Burundi as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Banks Balance Sheet in Burundi increased to 2799773 BIF Million in October from 2785701.40 BIF Million in September of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Burundi averaged 1969860.79 BIF Million from 2015 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2799773 BIF Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 1447265.50 BIF Million in January of 2016. This page provides - Burundi Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Burundi recorded a government budget surplus of 10087.77 BIF Million in December of 2019. Government Budget Value in Burundi averaged -12023.23 BIF Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 78737.21 BIF Million in December of 2010 and a record low of -72443.34 BIF Million in February of 2015. This page provides - Burundi Government Budget Value- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Co-organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the OECD in New Delhi, discussions at this seminar focused on corruption challenges facing Indian companies today and what can be done to overcome these challenges.

This survey was presented at the Informal ministerial meeting on responsible business conduct held in Paris on 26 June 2014.

Brandon L. Garrett is the Justice Thurgood Marshall Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law and author of Convicting the Innocent (2011) and Too Big to Jail (2014). These comments on corporate criminal liability are a contribution to a public consultation conducted by the OECD Working Group on Bribery.

Lending volumes and credit conditions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have gradually improved, according to a new report from the OECD, but demand-side obstacles such as a lack of financial knowledge are contributing to holding back a stronger recovery.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly turning to alternative sources of financing, while new bank lending is declining in a number of countries. Many SMEs remain over-reliant on bank credit, however, and the take-up of instruments other than straight debt varies greatly from one country to another, according to a new OECD report.

29/03/2018 - The OECD Working Party on Responsible Business Conduct is seeking candidates for a new Chairs to assist in implementing and promoting the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

Military Expenditure in Angola decreased to 2508 USD Million in 2018 from 3063 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Angola averaged 3250.97 USD Million from 1988 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7798 USD Million in 2014 and a record low of 207 USD Million in 1992.

Government Spending in Angola increased to 3812.80 AOA Billion in 2017 from 3480.10 AOA Billion in 2016. Government Spending in Angola averaged 2151.02 AOA Billion from 2003 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 3812.80 AOA Billion in 2017 and a record low of 390.80 AOA Billion in 2003. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides - Angola Government Spending- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This country note explains how Denmark taxes energy use. The note shows the distribution of effective energy tax rates across all domestic energy use. It also details the country-specific assumptions made when calculating effective energy tax rates and matching tax rates to the corresponding energy base.

The tax-to-GDP ratio in Denmark decreased by 0.8 percentage points from 45.7% in 2017 to 44.9% in 2018. The corresponding figure for the OECD average was a slight increase of 0.1 percentage point from 34.2% to 34.3% over the same period.

The tax wedge for the average single worker in Denmark remained the same at 35.4 percentage points between 2018 and 2019. The OECD average tax wedge in 2019 was 36.0 (2018, 36.1). In 2019 Denmark had the 23rd lowest tax wedge among the 36 OECD member countries, occupying the same position in 2018.

This country note explains how the Czech Republic taxes energy use. The note shows the distribution of effective energy tax rates across all domestic energy use. It also details the country-specific assumptions made when calculating effective energy tax rates and matching tax rates to the corresponding energy base.

The tax-to-GDP ratio in the Czech Republic increased by 0.4 percentage points from 34.9% in 2017 to 35.3% in 2018. The corresponding figure for the OECD average was a slight increase of 0.1 percentage point from 34.2% to 34.3% over the same period.

The tax wedge for the average single worker in the Czech Republic increased by 0.1 percentage points from 43.8 in 2018 to 43.9 in 2019. The OECD average tax wedge in 2019 was 36.0 (2018, 36.1). In 2019 the Czech Republic had the 7th highest tax wedge among the 36 OECD member countries, occupying the same position in 2018.