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Senegal deposits an instrument for the ratification of the Multilateral BEPS Convention

Senegal has deposited its instrument of ratification for the Multilateral BEPS Convention, which now covers over 1 820 bilateral tax treaties, thus underlining its strong commitment to prevent the abuse of tax treaties and base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) by multinational enterprises. The Convention will enter into force on 1 September 2022 for Senegal.

Belize and Cameroon deposit instruments for the ratification and Japan extends the application of the Multilateral BEPS Convention

Belize and Cameroon have deposited their instrument of ratification for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS Convention), which now covers over 1820 bilateral tax treaties, thus underlining their strong commitment to prevent the abuse of tax treaties and base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) by multinational enterprises.

Thailand deposits its instrument for the ratification of the Multilateral BEPS Convention

Thailand has deposited its instrument of ratification for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (Convention or MLI), which now covers over 1800 bilateral tax treaties.

Prevention of Tax Treaty Abuse – Fourth Peer Review Report on Treaty Shopping - Inclusive Framework on BEPS: Action 6

New results on the prevention of tax treaty shopping show progress continues with the implementation of international tax avoidance measures

The implementation of the BEPS package to tackle international tax avoidance continues to progress, as the OECD releases the latest peer review report assessing the actions taken by jurisdictions to prevent tax treaty shopping and other forms of treaty abuse under Action 6 of the OECD/G20 BEPS Project.

Bahrain and Romania deposit instruments for the ratification of the Multilateral BEPS Convention

Bahrain and Romania have deposited their instrument of approval or ratification for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (Convention or MLI), which now covers over 1800 bilateral tax treaties, thus underlining their strong commitment to prevent the abuse of tax treaties and BEPS by multinational enterprises.

Lesotho, Thailand and Viet Nam sign landmark agreement to strengthen their tax treaties

Today, Lesotho, Thailand and Viet Nam signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the Convention or MLI), becoming the 97th, 98th and 99th jurisdiction to join the Convention, which now covers over 1800 bilateral tax treaties.

The Seychelles and Iceland deposit new notifications under the Multilateral BEPS Convention

The MLI has already started to impact the bilateral treaties of 68 jurisdictions that have ratified it. From 1 January 2022, it is expected to impact over 850 treaties concluded among those 68 jurisdictions, with an additional 900 treaties whose application would be modified once the MLI is ratified by all Signatories, thereby affecting a total of 1750 treaties worldwide.

Belgium, Estonia, the Netherlands and Qatar deposit new notifications under the Multilateral BEPS Convention

Belgium, Estonia, the Netherlands and Qatar have deposited new notifications under the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (Multilateral Convention or MLI) subsequent to their ratification.

Andorra, Namibia and Spain take further steps to strengthen their tax treaties

Today, Namibia signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the Convention or MLI), becoming the 96th jurisdiction to join the Convention. Earlier this week, Andorra and Spain deposited their instruments of ratification for the Convention thus underlining their strong commitment to prevent the abuse of tax treaties and BEPS by MNEs.