Taxation

As national digital taxation proposals continue to emerge, ICC calls for governments and business to adopt a unified approach to taxation of the digitalised economy.

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has published guidance on international best practices for Value Added Tax (VAT) implementation.

The International Chamber of Commerce [ICC] has published a policy paper on co-operative compliance and issued recommendations on Accredited Tax Payers (ATPs) to improve trust and create confidence in tax systems.

Christian Kaeser, head of the International Chamber of Commerce [ICC]’s Taxation Commission, drew attention to the importance of tax certainty for business at the Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum.

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has published a new tax framework for the digitalised economy.

In an era of unprecedented digital transformation, taxation of the digitalised economy is a leading topic on the global tax agenda.

Recent months have seen governments around the world lay out proposals for taxing the digital economy. ICC recommends that any measures be developed on the basis of international tax rules and seek an alignment with global efforts.

Determining how to best mobilise public funds is essential for sustainable development—particularly for developing countries. A holistic approach to tax policy, centred on economic growth, is key.

A multilateral convention signed on 7 June 2017 at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris, France will swiftly implement a series of tax treaty measures as a result of negotiations involving more than 100 countries and jurisdictions.

In response to a growing lack of trust between multinational companies and the general public over tax matters, ICC has released a new set guidelines on tax principles as business seeks to publicly commit itself to international standards of transparency and cooperation.