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Costa Rica makes progress in international tax co-operation, signs TIEA with Argentina

25-nov.-2009

Costa Rica announced that it has signed a tax information exchange agreement with Argentina. The agreement, which meets the internationally agreed standard for exchange of information for tax purposes, is the first such agreement signed by Costa Rica. It provides for various forms of exchange of information, including exchange of information on request,  simultaneous and industry-wide examinations, and tax examinations abroad.

African Tax Administration Forum launched on 19-20 November 2009

20-nov.-2009

On 19-20 November the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) was launched by the President of Uganda. The ATAF mission is to mobilize domestic resources more effectively and increase the accountability of African States to African citizens whilst actively promoting an improvement in tax administration through sharing experiences, benchmarking and peer reviewing best practices.

Spain joins OECD/Council of Europe Convention on tax co-operation

16-nov.-2009

Spain has joined 16 other countries that have signed the OECD / Council of Europe Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, marking a new step forward in international efforts to combat tax fraud and evasion.

Singapore signs its 12th tax agreement meeting the OECD standard

13-nov.-2009

Singapore has today signed a protocol with France that brings the two countries’ bilateral tax treaty into line with the OECD standard on transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes. This being the 12th agreement that it has signed in accordance with the OECD standard, Singapore moves into the category of jurisdictions deemed to have substantially implemented the standard.

Liechtenstein implements internationally agreed tax standard

11-nov.-2009

Liechtenstein has signed two additional Tax Information Exchange Agreements with Belgium and the Netherlands bringing to 12 the number of agreements it has on exchange of information for tax purposes and thus crossing the threshold for being considered to have substantially implemented the internationally agreed standard in this area.

Assurer le bon fonctionnement des marchés financiers : l’aspect fiscal

26-oct.-2009

Le 26-28 octobre 2009 à Pékin (Chine), la conférence mondiale du dialogue fiscal international a reuni de hauts responsables de la politique et de l’administration fiscales pour rechercher les moyens de soutenir et de promouvoir grâce au système fiscal un environnement financier sain et transparent. La communiqué de presse est aussi disponible en espagnol.

Financial institutions and instruments: tax challenges and solutions

26-oct.-2009

In his opening remarks to the ITD Global Conference, Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General, said that innovation in the financial sector creates particular challenges for tax policy makers and administrators, but also offers unique opportunities.

La Commission Européen publie un rapport sur l'assistance mutuelle

20-oct.-2009

Ce rapport adresse l'utilisation des dispositions d'assistance mutuelle en matiére de recouvrement des créances relatives á certaines cotisations, á certains droits, á certaines taxes et autres mesures durant la période 2005-2008. 

Does tax affect SME creation and growth?

15-oct.-2009

The taxation of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) is an important topic for policy makers, as SMEs make up the vast majority of businesses and typically account for the bulk of employment in OECD countries.  The OECD has just released Tax Policy Study No. 18: “Taxation of SMEs: Key Issues and Policy Considerations”, which examines a broad range of SME tax issues, including: the possible influence of taxation on SME creation, business structure and growth; arguments for and against tax incentives for SMEs; and measures to address a relatively high tax compliance burden on SMEs.

New handbook boosts anti-money laundering efforts

08-oct.-2009

Money laundering is a serious threat to the legal economy and affects the integrity of financial institutions. If left unchecked, it will corrupt society as a whole. The OECD has just released a handbook to help tax administrations detect and deter money laundering.




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