OECD organises webinar on Pillar 2 Side-by-Side arrangement
The OECD has released a replay of its recent webinar on the Side-by-Side arrangement for the Pillar 2 global minimum tax, which was agreed by the BEPS Inclusive Framework. Held on 13 January 2025, the webinar presented key elements of the
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OECD issues guidance on digital continuous transactional reporting for VAT
The OECD has published Digital Continuous Transactional Reporting for Value Added Tax: Policy and Design Considerations for Introduction and Operation, a report providing guidance for jurisdictions considering the introduction of a digital
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Guatemala joins Inclusive Framework on BEPS
The OECD announced, on 12 January 2026, that Guatemala has joined the Inclusive Framework on BEPS, increasing its membership to 148 jurisdictions. By joining, Guatemala becomes the 148th member to join the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS, a
See MoreFiji joins OECD–Council of Europe mutual assistance convention
The Cabinet of Fiji approved the signing of the OECD–Council of Europe Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, as updated by the 2010 protocol, on 6 January 2026. This marks the final step for the country’s removal from
See MoreOECD: Side by Side Arrangement on Global Minimum Tax
On 5 January 2026 the OECD issued a document with the title Tax Challenges Arising from the Digitalisation of the Economy – Global Anti-Base Erosion Model Rules (Pillar Two), Side-by-Side Package. This document set out more details of the
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OECD presents ‘side-by-side’ Pillar 2 deal as a stabilising compromise for the global minimum tax, critics argue it does the opposite
The OECD announced, on 5 January 2026, that the 147 countries and jurisdictions working together within the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS have agreed on the key elements of a side-by-side arrangement,
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OECD updates GIR MCAA signatories list
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) published an updated list of signatories, including their signing dates, to the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE)
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OECD issues updated FAQs to support CRS, CARF implementation
The OECD has issued new frequently asked questions (FAQs) on 18 December 2025 to enhance tax transparency and support the effective application of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). The updated
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OECD recommends 26 nations to enhance tax ruling transparency
The OECD has issued a report calling on 26 countries to improve how they provide tax rulings, which help authorities assess risks and tackle base erosion and profit shifting. In total, the organisation made 46 recommendations to improve these
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OECD reports labour taxes push 2024 tax revenues to all-time peak
The OECD released its report Revenue Statistics 2025 on 9 December 2025. Data on government sector receipts, especially taxes, are essential inputs for most structural economic descriptions and analyses and are increasingly used in cross-country
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Thailand submits initial accession memorandum toward OECD membership
The OECD announced that Thailand submitted its initial accession memorandum on 8 December 2025, marking the start of the technical phase of the accession process. Thailand reaches key milestones in OECD accession process On 8 December 2025,
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OECD: 26 jurisdictions agree to enforce international tax transparency on offshore real estate
The OECD announced, on 4 December 2025, that 26 jurisdictions have committed to implementing the new international framework for the automatic exchange of information on offshore real estate. This milestone marks a significant expansion of global
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OECD publishes 2025 public trust in tax report
The OECD announced the release of its report, Public Trust in Tax 2025: Asia and Beyond, on 4 December 2025. Public trust in tax remains strongest in Asia—particularly South-East Asia—and the Anglophone Pacific (Australia, Canada, New
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OECD issues Revenue Statistics in Africa 2025 report
The OECD has published the report, ‘Revenue Statistics in Africa 2025’ on 3 December 2025, presenting comparable tax and non-tax revenue data from 1990 to 2023 for 38 African countries. Executive summary The Africa average tax-to-GDP ratio
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OECD reports global economy shows strength amid persistent vulnerabilities
The OECD has released the OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2025, Issue 2 on 2 December 2025. Global economy proves resilient but remains fragile The global economy has proved resilient this year but underlying fragilities remain, according to the
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OECD: Global Forum reports historic progress in tax transparency, crypto disclosure
The 18th plenary of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes took place in New Delhi on 2 December 2025, alongside the release of its 2025 Annual Report. The report highlights significant advances in global
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OECD: The Global Forum on Tax Transparency holds 18th Plenary in India
The OECD announced the opening of the 18th Plenary Meeting of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes, held in New Delhi, India, on 2 December 2025. International community meets in New Delhi to reflect on
See MoreOECD urges Spain to bolster long-term growth with deeper reforms, efficient public finances
According to an OECD report on 26 November 2025, Spain’s economy has shown impressive performance, growing by 10% since late 2019 and outpacing other European countries. This momentum offers a solid base for addressing longer-term challenges, and
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