Regional Initiatives

Our regional work, including LAC and MENA

Working in the International Tax Landscape

Our work with other International and Regional Organisations.

Tax: OECD updates OECD Model Tax Convention to extend information requests to groups

The OECD has updated Article 26 of the OECD Model Tax Convention, which sets out the international standard on exchange of information. The standard provides for information exchange on request, where the information is “foreseeably relevant” for the administration of the taxes of the requesting party, regardless of bank secrecy and a domestic tax interest.

Tunisia signs multilateral agreement on fiscal co-operation and strengthens its links with the OECD

During his visit to Tunisia, the Secretary-General of the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Angel Gurría, met with the Tunisian Prime Minister, as well as government ministers and the President of the National Constituent Assembly, in order to discuss the co-operation between Tunisia and the OECD.

Tax: The Global Forum welcomes Kazakhstan as new member

Kazakhstan has joined the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes. As the 110th member of the Global Forum, it will participate in the peer review process which encourages all countries to adopt effective exchange of information in tax matters.

Draft Commentary on the International VAT Neutrality Guidelines

The OECD's Committee on Fiscal Affairs (CFA) invites public comments on the draft Commentary on the International VAT Neutrality Guidelines. This draft Commentary provides guidance on the practical implementation of the six International VAT Neutrality Guidelines approved by the CFA in July 2011. Public comments should be sent before 26 September 2012 to vat@oecd.org.

G20: Global Forum and OECD report steady progress in international tax co-operation

G20: Global Forum and OECD report steady progress in international tax co-operation

Tax: Joining forces to fight financial crime and illicit activities

Financial crimes, including corruption, tax fraud and money laundering, are a threat to all countries, both developing and developed. The sums are vast. Estimates have put total proceeds from all illicit activities at 3.6% of global GDP.

International Co-operation against Tax Crimes and Other Financial Crimes: A Catalogue of the Main Instruments

International co-operation is essential in the fight against financial crimes. This report aims at improving the understanding and use of international co-operation mechanisms. After describing the different agencies involved in the fight against financial crimes, the report provides an overview of the international instruments available and summarises current initiatives to improve inter-agency co-operation. The core of the report is

Related Documents

• Effective Inter-Agency Co-Operation in Fighting Tax Crimes and Other Financial Crimes
• Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters
• OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions
• Money Laundering Awareness Handbook for Tax Examiners and Tax Auditors
• The OECD Bribery Awareness Handbook for Tax Examiners
• OECD Recommendation for Further Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions

OECD Working Party No. 6 releases a discussion draft on the Transfer Pricing Aspects of Intangibles

OECD Working Party No. 6 releases a discussion draft on the Transfer Pricing Aspects of Intangibles