A decade of sharing tax experiences and knowledge: Key issues and debates in VAT, SME taxation and the tax treatment of the financial sector

The report provides an overview of the main issues raised by VAT, SMEs and the taxation of the financial sector, and that tax practitioners should be aware of in their day to day work. Each chapter provides a detailed analysis of the challenges revenue administrations and policy makers face in designing and administering these taxes, and possible solutions that can be adapted and related to the specific situation of different countries.

OECD’s Gurría backs Abe’s move on VAT

OECD Secretary-General, Angel Gurría, congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Abe on his announcement today that Japan will raise its consumption tax as legislated from the current 5% to 8% next April.

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Public comments on new draft elements of the OECD International VAT/GST Guidelines are published

Following the recent invitations for public comment on four new draft elements of the OECD International VAT/GST Guidelines, the OECD has now published the comments received which will be used to inform the OECD’s work in this area.

First IRAS-OECD Regional GST/VAT Conference

Singapore held the first Regional GST/VAT Conference on 22-23 May 2013, reaching out to 120 delegates from 18 countries. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore played host to 50 government delegates, many of whom are from the Asia-Pacific region.

OECD International VAT/GST Guidelines - Draft Consolidated

4 interim drafts: (i) a preface to the Guidelines; (ii) the core features of VAT-systems to which the Guidelines are intended to apply, (iii) place of taxation for cross-border supplies of services and intangibles to businesses that have establishments in more than one jurisdiction, (iv) implementation of specific rules for determining the place of taxation for cross border business-to business supplies of services and intangibles.

Outcomes of the public consultation on the commentary on the VAT Neutrality

Following the invitation for public comment on the commentary on the Guidelines on VAT neutrality, the OECD has now published the outcomes of the consultation. These comments were very supportive and were used to revise the commentary.

Conclusions of the First OECD Global Forum on VAT

The OECD is currently developing International VAT/GST Guidelines to address issues of double taxation and unintended double non-taxation, and this work provides a unique basis for the creation of the future international standard for applying VAT to cross-border trade. This was the conclusion of delegates who participated in the inaugural meeting of the OECD Global Forum on VAT, in Paris on 7-8 November.

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• Global Forum Website - First meeting of the OECD Global Forum on VAT
• OECD Consumption Tax Trends Publications
• First meeting of the OECD Global Forum on VAT - Closing ‌Remarks by Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

First Meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Value Added Tax (VAT)

Secretary-General Angel Gurría provided closing remarks at the first meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Value Added Tax (VAT) held in Paris. The meeting focused on designing efficient and equitable VAT systems and analyzing their impacts on international trade.

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First meeting of the OECD Global Forum on VAT

The OECD launches its Global Forum on VAT as a unique platform for a worldwide dialogue on the design and operation of VAT, notably addressing issues of double taxation and unintended non taxation.

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.