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Macao, Chine annonce son intention d’appliquer les normes de l’OCDE

25-Mar-2009

L’OCDE s’est félicitée de l’annonce faite par Macao, Chine de son intention d’appliquer les normes de l’OCDE en matière de transparence et d’échange de renseignements en matière fiscale.

Macao, China announces plans to implement OECD standards

23-Mar-2009

The OECD welcomed an announcement by Macao, China that it intends to implement the OECD standards on transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes. Macao, China  stated that it proposes to modify its domestic legislation before the end of 2009 to enable it to exchange bank information on request with other jurisdictions.

 

OECD principles on exchange of information for tax purposes: a model for bilateral conventions

20-Mar-2009

In today’s difficult economic environment, growing political attention is being brought to bear on the issue of tax co-operation. G-20 Heads of States and Government, at their Washington Summit on 15 November 2008, identified the need, on the basis of work carried out by the OECD, to vigorously address the issues of lack of transparency and lack of exchange of information.

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.




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