Tax Forums

The Asia Pacific Tax Forum (APTF) brings together officials from Ministries of Finance and tax administrations from the region with academic experts and private sector stakeholders to share knowledge and discuss issues of concern in tax policy and application. APTF was founded in 2005, and is managed by INDEF, a non-profit research institute based in Jakarta (https://indef.or.id) and the Malaysian Association of Tax Accountants (MATA) (https://mata.org.my).

The combination of leading research and strong support from participating governments has established APTF as the premier event on tax policy throughout the region. Annual meetings have been held in: Bangkok, Thailand (2006, 2013); Hanoi, Vietnam (2007, 2014); New Delhi, India (2008 and 2015); Sydney, Australia (2009); Siem Reap, Cambodia (2010); Bali, Indonesia (2011); Manila, the Philippines (2005, 2012); and Jakarta, Indonesia (2016 and 2023). APTF 2024 will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Countries that have attended APTF include Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, New Zealand, India, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

For research studies and papers, click below for the APTF microsite.

The Silk Road Tax Forum (SRTF), initiated as the Eurasia Tax Forum, is an annual event organized since 2003. It serves as a unique collaborative platform, bringing together public sector officials, taxpayers, and independent tax experts. The forum is dedicated to exchanging peer experiences, discussing the latest developments in tax policy and administration, and addressing current challenges in public finance, domestic revenue mobilization, and investment facilitation.

SRTF has facilitated significant dialogues and resolutions on regional tax issues. It has contributed to shaping tax policies that are more aligned with global standards, thereby improving investment climates and encouraging economic cooperation among participating countries. The forum’s consistent focus on practical solutions to tax administration challenges has led to measurable improvements in tax efficiency and compliance in many of the participating countries.

Countries that have attended SRTF include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.