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
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OECD 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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OECD reports growth in corporate tax income amid stabilising global rates
The OECD has announced the publication of its 2025 edition of Corporate Tax Statistics on 25 November 2025. Corporate tax revenues rise as global corporate tax rates continue to stabilise, new OECD data show Corporate tax revenues have
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OECD: R&D tax incentives lower corporate tax burdens by 35%
The OECD, in a release on 25 November 2025, reported the Income-based tax incentives for R&D and innovation (IBTIs) feature in the innovation policy toolbox of most OECD countries and other major economies. Income-based tax incentives (IBTIs)
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OECD Secretary-General presents tax report to G20 Leaders in South Africa
The OECD released a tax report titled “OECD Secretary-General Tax Report to G20 Leaders”, which was presented by the Secretary-General to G20 leaders on 22 November 2025. The report provides an overview of key developments in international
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OECD: Forum on Tax Administration approves new cooperative efforts to streamline compliance, address tax gaps
The OECD Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) held its 18th annual Plenary meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, on 18–20 November 2025, bringing together tax commissioners and delegates from 49 jurisdictions, as well as representatives from
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OECD publishes 2025 Update to Model Tax Convention
The OECD published the 2025 Update to the OECD Model Tax Convention on 19 November 2025, incorporating the changes approved by the OECD Council on 18 November 2025. The update reflects the latest developments in international taxation and offers
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