OECD leading multilateral efforts to address tax challenges from digitalisation of the economy

On 9 October 2019, the OECD Secretariat published a proposal to advance international negotiations to ensure large and highly profitable Multinational Enterprises, including digital companies, pay tax wherever they have significant consumer-facing activities and generate their profits. This was announced in a press release published on the website of the OECD. From the press release: The new OECD proposal brings together common elements of three competing proposals from member countries, and is ...

Public consultation by European Commission on the exchange of customs related information with third countries

The European Commission seeks the views of all interested parties on exchange of customs related information with third countries. This includes contributions from citizens, companies, NGOs, academics, public authorities, international organisations, etc. The consultation will be open from 18 July 2017 to 16 October 2017. The consultation aims to gather views from stakeholders on the need for EU action aimed at introducing an effective tool to allow for systematic exchange ...