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Consultation and public comments on the OECD’s project on High Net Worth Individuals

18-Mar-2009

On February 9, 2009 the OECD held a consultation on its project on High Net Worth Individuals (“HNWI”). The consultation followed from the release of a discussion paper on the project (October 2008).  The consultation was attended by over 20 industry representatives and private client advisors and over 25 senior officials from OECD member and observer countries. To read or download the comments please click on the links.

Improved tax cooperation a boost to restoring financial confidence - Gurría

15-Mar-2009

Moves by major financial centres to improve transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes mark a significant step forward in international tax cooperation and a welcome result of more than 12 years of OECD work reinforced by the imminence of the G-20 summit next month, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said.

Moves by financial centres boost OECD fight against tax evasion

12-Mar-2009

Moves by a number of financial centres over recent weeks in favour of transparency and exchange of information on tax matters have given a welcome boost to efforts to counter international tax evasion, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said.

 

Jersey signs tax information exchange agreement with the United Kingdom

10-Mar-2009

Jersey and the United Kingdom have today signed a bilateral agreement for exchange of information for tax purposes bringing to 11 the number of such agreements entered into by Jersey.

Jersey signe un accord sur l’échange de renseignements fiscaux avec le Royaume-Uni

10-Mar-2009

Jersey et le Royaume-Uni ont annoncé avoir signé un accord bilatéral pour l’échange de renseignements à des fins fiscales, ce qui porte à 11 le nombre d’accords similaires conclus par Jersey.

Public comments on the Transfer Pricing Aspects of Business Restructurings

06-Mar-2009

On 19 September 2008, the OECD Committee on Fiscal Affairs released for comment a discussion draft on the Transfer Pricing Aspects of Business Restructurings. The OECD has now published the comments received on that draft.

Isle of Man signs tax information pact with Germany

02-Mar-2009

The Isle of Man and Germany announced that they have signed a bilateral agreement for the exchange of information for tax purposes, bringing to 13 the number of such agreements entered into by the Isle of Man.

Report on Abuse of Charities for Money Laundering and Tax Evasion

24-Feb-2009

Tax evasion and tax fraud through the abuse of charities is a serious and increasing risk in many countries. This report describes the common methods of the abuse of charities in 19 countries, detection strategies and indicators that will help tax staff  identify suspicious transactions when processing tax returns and carrying out audits.

Australia and the Isle of Man have signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement

30-Jan-2009

Australia and the Isle of Man have signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) and an agreement for the allocation of taxing rights over certain income of individuals. In addition, Australia and the Isle of Man have announced they will seek to continue to examine what further measures could be adopted to enhance their economic and trading relationship, and ways in which bilateral cooperation can be made as effective as possible.

Public comments on draft new Article 7 (Business Profits) of the OECD Model Tax Convention and related Commentary changes

26-Jan-2009

On 7 July 2008, the OECD Committee on Fiscal Affairs called for comments on a draft new Article 7 of the OECD Model Tax Convention and related Commentary changes. The OECD has now published the comments received on that draft.

 




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