On 9 August 2019, Namibia has joined the OECD base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) inclusive framework.
Accordingly, all OECD state and non-state jurisdictions that commit to the BEPS project will participate as BEPS associates of the OECD’s Committee on Fiscal Affairs. Joining the BEPS inclusive framework means that a jurisdiction must implement four minimum standards: countering harmful tax practices, preventing treaty abuse, transfer pricing documentation and enhancing dispute resolution.
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