Jurisdictions make further progress in addressing harmful tax practices under new review methodology (BEPS Action 5)
The latest peer review results on preferential tax regimes highlight jurisdictions’ continued efforts to address harmful tax practices through the implementation of BEPS Action 5 minimum standard, according to this news release on the website of the OECD. Further from the news release. First time revised peer review methodology At its 65th meeting held in May 2026, the OECD Forum on Harmful Tax Practices (FHTP) applied for the first time ...
New Head of Secretariat of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes
Ms Maria José Garde, a Spanish national, has been appointed the new Head of Secretariat of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (Global Forum), at the OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration in Paris, France. She will take up her duties on 23 March 2026. This has been announced with a news release on the website of the OECD. In this role, Ms ...
Jurisdictions make further progress in addressing harmful tax practices and strengthening transparency (BEPS Action 5)
The latest peer review results on preferential tax regimes and no or only nominal tax jurisdictions highlight continued progress by jurisdictions worldwide to ensure their tax systems do not enable harmful tax practices and enhance transparency, in line with the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard. This has been announced with a news release on the website of the OECD. New conclusions on four regimes During its meeting in November 2025, ...
New peer review results show strong compliance with BEPS Action 5 minimum standard on the exchange of information on tax rulings
On December 17, 2025, the 2024 Peer Review Reports on the Exchange of Information on Tax Rulings have been published on the website of the OECD. Under the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard, Members of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) have committed to counter harmful tax practices with a focus on improving transparency. One part of the Action 5 minimum standard is the transparency ...
Peer review report 2024 on the exchange of information on tax rulings: Sint Maarten has met all aspects of the terms of reference for the calendar year 2024, no recommendations are made
On December 17, 2025, the 2024 Peer Review Reports on the Exchange of Information on Tax Rulings have been published on the website of the OECD. Under the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard, Members of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) have committed to counter harmful tax practices with a focus on improving transparency. One part of the Action 5 minimum standard is the transparency ...
Peer review report 2024 on the exchange of information on tax rulings: Curaçao has met all aspects of the terms of reference for the calendar year 2024, except for (i) identifying rulings within the scope of the framework and under which category they fall, and (ii) completing exchanges in accordance with the timelines. The two recommendations received in the prior report remain in place
On December 17, 2025, the 2024 Peer Review Reports on the Exchange of Information on Tax Rulings have been published on the website of the OECD. Under the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard, Members of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) have committed to counter harmful tax practices with a focus on improving transparency. One part of the Action 5 minimum standard is the transparency ...
Peer review report 2024 on the exchange of information on tax rulings: Aruba has met all aspects of the terms of reference for the calendar year 2024, no recommendations are made
On December 17, 2025, the 2024 Peer Review Reports on the Exchange of Information on Tax Rulings have been published on the website of the OECD. Under the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard, Members of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) have committed to counter harmful tax practices with a focus on improving transparency. One part of the Action 5 minimum standard is the transparency ...
OECD releases revised BEPS Action 5 Transparency Framework and Exchange on Tax Rulings XML Schema
On Monday, September 8, 2025, the OECD released a set of revisions to the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard on the spontaneous exchange of information on tax rulings (the “transparency framework”). This has been announced with a news release on the website of the OECD. As part of its ongoing monitoring efforts, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS has completed a review of the transparency framework’s effectiveness, in line with ...
OECD releases latest peer review results on preferential tax regimes under BEPS Action 5
The OECD has released the latest peer review results on preferential tax regimes under BEPS Action 5. This has been announced with a news release on the website of the OECD. The latest results by the Forum on Harmful Tax Practices (FHTP) peer review of preferential tax regimes and no or only nominal tax jurisdictions highlight the progress made by jurisdictions in addressing harmful tax practices through the implementation of the international ...
Countering harmful tax practices: Peer review on exchange of information on tax rulings shows high level of compliance with BEPS Action 5 minimum standard
On Monday December 16, 2024, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS released the latest peer review assessments for 136 jurisdictions in relation to the spontaneous exchange of information on tax rulings. This has been announced with a news release on the website of the OECD. This is the eighth annual peer review of the implementation of the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard on tax rulings, which aims to provide tax ...
Peer review on exchange of information on tax rulings: Sint Maarten has met all aspects of the terms of reference for the year in review, no recommendations are made
On Monday December 16, 2024, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS released the latest peer review assessments for 136 jurisdictions in relation to the spontaneous exchange of information on tax rulings. This has been announced with a news release on the website of the OECD. This is the eighth annual peer review of the implementation of the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard on tax rulings, which aims to provide tax ...
Peer review on exchange of information on tax rulings: Curaçao has met all aspects of the terms of reference for the year in review, except for (a) identifying rulings within the scope of the transparency framework (and under which category of rulings they fall) and (b) completing exchanges of information on rulings in accordance with the timelines, for which two points Curaçao receives two recommendations
On Monday December 16, 2024, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS released the latest peer review assessments for 136 jurisdictions in relation to the spontaneous exchange of information on tax rulings. This has been announced with a news release on the website of the OECD. This is the eighth annual peer review of the implementation of the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard on tax rulings, which aims to provide tax ...
Peer review on exchange of information on tax rulings: Aruba has met all aspects of the terms of reference for the year in review, no recommendations are made
On Monday December 16, 2024, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS released the latest peer review assessments for 136 jurisdictions in relation to the spontaneous exchange of information on tax rulings. This has been announced with a news release on the website of the OECD. This is the eighth annual peer review of the implementation of the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard on tax rulings, which aims to provide tax ...
New peer review reports on the exchange of Information on tax rulings countering harmful tax practices. Over 54 000 exchanges on tax rulings carried out among more than 130 jurisdictions under the BEPS Action 5 standard
Wednesday December 13, 2023, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS released the latest peer review assessments for 131 jurisdictions in relation to the compulsory spontaneous exchange of information on tax rulings. This has been announced in a news release published on the website of the OECD. This is the seventh annual peer review of the implementation of the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard on tax rulings, which aims to provide ...
Peer review report on the exchange of information on tax rulings (BEPS Action 5): Sint Maarten issued no rulings within the scope of the transparency framework, no exchanges, no peer input and no recommendations (Sint Maarten)
Wednesday December 13, 2023, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS released the latest peer review assessments for 131 jurisdictions in relation to the compulsory spontaneous exchange of information on tax rulings. This has been announced in a news release published on the website of the OECD. This is the seventh annual peer review of the implementation of the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard on tax rulings, which aims to provide ...
Peer review report on the exchange of information on tax rulings (BEPS Action 5): Curaçao issued rulings within the scope of the transparency framework, no exchanges, no peer input, but the same two recommendations as in prior reports remain in place (Curaçao)
Wednesday December 13, 2023, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS released the latest peer review assessments for 131 jurisdictions in relation to the compulsory spontaneous exchange of information on tax rulings. This has been announced in a news release published on the website of the OECD. This is the seventh annual peer review of the implementation of the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard on tax rulings, which aims to provide ...
Peer review report on the exchange of information on tax rulings (BEPS Action 5): Aruba issued no rulings within the scope of the transparency framework, no exchanges were required to take place, no peer input and no recommendations (Aruba)
Wednesday December 13, 2023, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS released the latest peer review assessments for 131 jurisdictions in relation to the compulsory spontaneous exchange of information on tax rulings. This has been announced in a news release published on the website of the OECD. This is the seventh annual peer review of the implementation of the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard on tax rulings, which aims to provide ...
Continued progress on countering harmful tax practices as jurisdictions bring their preferential regimes in line with international standards: three regimes abolished (one for Aruba and two for San Marino), one regime amended (Jordan) and one in the process of being amended (Albania)
Jurisdictions continue making progress on implementing the international standard under BEPS Action 5 to address harmful tax practices, as the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS releases new results on preferential tax regimes. This has been announced with a news release on the website of the OECD. Further from the news release: At its April 2023 meeting, the Forum on Harmful Tax Practices (FHTP) reached new conclusions on five regimes as part of ...
Significant progress on countering harmful tax practices with almost 50 000 exchanges of information on tax rulings undertaken to date under the BEPS Action 5 standard
Wednesday, December 14, 2022, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS released the latest peer review assessments for 131 jurisdictions in relation to the compulsory spontaneous exchange of information on tax rulings. This has been announced with a news release on the website of the OECD. Further from the news release: This is the sixth annual peer review of the implementation of the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard on tax rulings, ...
Peer review report on the exchange of information on tax rulings regarding Sint Maarten: no rulings issued within the scope of the transparency framework, no exchanges, no peer input and no recommendations are made (Sint Maarten)
Wednesday, December 14, 2022, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS released the latest peer review assessments for 131 jurisdictions in relation to the compulsory spontaneous exchange of information on tax rulings. This has been announced with a news release on the website of the OECD. Further from the news release: This is the sixth annual peer review of the implementation of the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard on tax rulings, ...
Peer review report on the exchange of information on tax rulings regarding Curaçao: rulings issued within the scope of the transparency framework, no exchanges, no peer input, but two recommendations remain in place (Curaçao)
Wednesday, December 14, 2022, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS released the latest peer review assessments for 131 jurisdictions in relation to the compulsory spontaneous exchange of information on tax rulings. This has been announced with a news release on the website of the OECD. Further from the news release: This is the sixth annual peer review of the implementation of the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard on tax rulings, ...
Peer review report on the exchange of information on tax rulings regarding Aruba: no rulings issued within the scope of the transparency framework, no exchanges, no peer input and no recommendations are made (Aruba)
Wednesday, December 14, 2022, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS released the latest peer review assessments for 131 jurisdictions in relation to the compulsory spontaneous exchange of information on tax rulings. This has been announced with a news release on the website of the OECD. Further from the news release: This is the sixth annual peer review of the implementation of the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard on tax rulings, ...
New results show progress continues in combatting harmful tax practices
Further progress has been made on the implementation of the international standard on harmful tax practices as the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS agrees new conclusions on preferential tax regimes and substance in no or only nominal tax jurisdictions. This has been announced on 27 July 2022 with a news release on the website of the OECD. Further from the news release: Preferential regimes At its April 2022 meeting, the ...
Countries continue the successful implementation of international standards on harmful tax practices and tax dispute resolution
Progress continues in combatting harmful tax practices and providing greater tax certainty. New outcomes on the review of preferential tax regimes and new peer review reports on Mutual Agreement Procedures have been approved by the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS, which groups over 140 countries and jurisdictions on an equal footing for multilateral negotiation of international tax rules. This has been announced by the OECD with a press release dated 24 ...
Over 130 jurisdictions comprehensively reviewed in the latest BEPS Action 5 peer review on tax rulings
Tuesday December 14th, 2021, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS released the 2020 peer review assessments of 131 jurisdictions in relation to the spontaneous exchanges of information on tax rulings. The conclusions show that the global reach of the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard on tax rulings continues to increase, with 22 000 tax rulings having been identified and 41 000 exchanges between jurisdictions having taken place. The exchange on tax ...
BEPS Action 5 peer review on tax rulings: Sint Maarten has met all aspects of the terms of reference for the calendar year 2020 that can be met in the absence of rulings being issued in practice, no recommendations are made (Sint Maarten)
Tuesday December 14th, 2021, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS released the 2020 peer review assessments of 131 jurisdictions in relation to the spontaneous exchanges of information on tax rulings. The conclusions show that the global reach of the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard on tax rulings continues to increase, with 22 000 tax rulings having been identified and 41 000 exchanges between jurisdictions having taken place. The exchange on tax ...
BEPS Action 5 peer review on tax rulings: Curaçao has met all aspects of the terms of reference for the year 2020 except for identifying rulings within the scope of the transparency framework and under which category of rulings they fall and completing exchanges of information on rulings in accordance with the timelines. Curaçao receives recommendations (Curaçao)
Tuesday December 14th, 2021, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS released the 2020 peer review assessments of 131 jurisdictions in relation to the spontaneous exchanges of information on tax rulings. The conclusions show that the global reach of the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard on tax rulings continues to increase, with 22 000 tax rulings having been identified and 41 000 exchanges between jurisdictions having taken place. The exchange on tax ...
BEPS Action 5 peer review on tax rulings: Aruba has met all aspects of the terms of reference for the year 2020 that can be met in the absence of rulings being issued in practice, no recommendations are made (Aruba)
Tuesday December 14th, 2021, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS released the 2020 peer review assessments of 131 jurisdictions in relation to the spontaneous exchanges of information on tax rulings. The conclusions show that the global reach of the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard on tax rulings continues to increase, with 22 000 tax rulings having been identified and 41 000 exchanges between jurisdictions having taken place. The exchange on tax ...
OECD releases new peer review results on the prevention of tax treaty shopping under the BEPS Action 6 minimum standard
Progress continues with the implementation of the BEPS package to tackle international tax avoidance, as the OECD releases the latest peer review report assessing jurisdictions' efforts to prevent tax treaty shopping and other forms of treaty abuse under Action 6 of the OECD/G20 BEPS Project: Prevention of Tax Treaty Abuse – Third Peer Review Report on Treaty Shopping (Inclusive Framework on BEPS: Action 6, OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting ...
Peer review report assessing jurisdictions’ efforts to prevent tax treaty shopping (BEPS Action 6) – Curaçao
On 1 April 2021, the OECD released the latest peer review report assessing jurisdictions' efforts to prevent tax treaty shopping and other forms of treaty abuse under Action 6 of the OECD/G20 BEPS Project: Prevention of Tax Treaty Abuse – Third Peer Review Report on Treaty Shopping (Inclusive Framework on BEPS: Action 6, OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project, OECD Publishing, Paris). The release was announced with a press ...
