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Gibraltar has signed a bilateral agreement for the exchange of information for tax purposes with Ireland

25-Jun-2009

Gibraltar and Ireland signed yesterday, 24 June 2009, a bilateral agreement for the exchange of information for tax purposes, bringing to 2 the number of such agreements entered into by  Gibraltar.

New TIEA signed between the Cayman Islands and Ireland

24-Jun-2009

The Cayman Islands and Ireland signed yesterday, 23 June 2009, in Berlin, a bilateral agreement for the exchange of information for tax purposes, bringing to 10 the number of such agreements entered into by the Cayman Islands.

OECD’s Gurría welcomes recent progress in moves to combat tax evasion

23-Jun-2009

Addressing a conference organised by the French and German governments  in Berlin on the fight against tax fraud and evasion, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría welcomed progress in implementing international standards of transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes.

Berlin conference on fighting tax evasion gives backing to OECD standards

23-Jun-2009

At a meeting in Berlin on 23 June hosted by France and Germany, ministers from 19 countries reviewed progress in the fight against international tax evasion, welcoming recent moves by significant financial centres, including four OECD member countries, towards implementation of the OECD standard on transparency and exchange of information in tax matters. 

G8 Finance Ministers welcome progress in negotiations of agreements on the exchange of information for tax purposes

17-Jun-2009

In a statement following their 12-13 June meeting in Lecce, ministers urged "further progress in the implementation of the OECD standards and the involvement of the widest possible number of jurisdictions, including developing countries. It is also essential to develop an effective peer-review mechanism to assess compliance with the same standards. This could be delivered by an expanded Global Forum. We also look forward to an update on progress on the G20 agreement to tackle tax havens at the next OECD Ministerial meeting."

OECD Conference “Transfer Pricing and Treaties in a Changing World” – Conference website is now live

15-Jun-2009

The Conference website for this major event is now live. Check the Conference programme, related background material, details on speakers, as well as practical information. Register now to secure your place! 

Conférence de l’OCDE «Prix de transfert et conventions fiscales dans un monde en évolution» – Le site internet de la conférence est désormais en ligne.

15-Jun-2009

Le site internet de cette Conférence est désormais en ligne. Vous pouvez dès à présent y consulter le programme de la Conférence, une documentation afférente aux sujets qui seront traités, la liste des intervenants, ainsi que des informations pratiques. Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant pour réserver votre place!

Bermuda signs tax information accord with the Netherlands

08-Jun-2009

Bermuda and the Netherlands today signed a bilateral agreement for the exchange of information for tax purposes, bringing to 12 the number of such agreements that it Bermuda has entered into and thereby crossing the threshold for being considered to have substantially implemented the internationally agreed standard in this area.

Public comments on Reports Relating to Claims for Treaty Benefits by Portfolio Investors

08-Jun-2009

The Informal Consultative Group on the Taxation of Collective Investment Vehicles and Procedures for Tax Relief for Cross-Border Investors (ICG) prepared for the consideration of the OECD’s Committee on Fiscal Affairs (CFA) two reports which were released on 12 January 2009. Given the recommendations included in the reports, the CFA decided at the time of their release to invite comments from all interested parties before further consideration of the reports. The OECD has now published the comments received on the reports.

Commentaires sur les rapports relatifs aux demandes de bénéfices des conventions de la part des investisseurs de portefeuille

08-Jun-2009

Le Groupe consultatif informel sur l’imposition des organismes de placement collectif et les procédures d’allégement fiscal pour les investisseurs transfrontaliers (GCI) a préparé pour examen par le Comité des affaires fiscales (CAF) de l’OCDE deux rapports qui ont été publiés le 12 janvier 2009. Étant donné les recommandations qui figurent dans ces rapports, le CAF a décidé au moment de leur publication d’inviter toutes les parties intéressées à faire part de leurs commentaires avant de les examiner de façon plus approfondie. L'OCDE vient de publier les commentaires reçus sur ces rapports.




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