About
Since 2012, the OECD Global Forum on VAT has been a unique platform for an inclusive dialogue on the design and operation of Value Added Taxes/Goods and Services Taxes (VAT/GST). This meeting will once again offer the opportunity for stakeholders from around the world to share policy analysis and experience, identify best practices and strengthen international co-operation to advance global dialogue on future-oriented VAT systems, in particular in the context of digital transformation.
Topics for discussion will include:
- Digital economy – Applying VAT/GST to e-commerce and digital trade: challenges and solutions.
- Crypto-assets – Shaping VAT/GST policy responses to the ever-evolving crypto-asset economy.
- Transactional reporting – The potential role of e-invoicing and transactional reporting to support VAT/GST compliance and administration. • VAT/GST gaps – Using gap analysis to enhance VAT/GST revenue performance.
- Artificial intelligence – Exploring the impact of AI and technological innovation on VAT/GST policy and administration.
- Compliance risk management – Tackling VAT/GST fraud and compliance in digital trade: tools and strategies.
Participation
- Registrations: Closed
- Audience: Senior officials from tax authorities, representatives of international organisations, business representatives through Business at OECD (BIAC)
Key materials
Read the report on Digital Continuous Transactional Reporting for Value Added Tax
Related document
Business at OECD (BIAC), on the occasion of the 6th Meeting of the OECD Global Forum on VAT celebrates the 10th anniversary of the OECD International VAT/GST Guidelines and underlines the importance of the global dialogue on VAT/GST led by the OECD, by publishing an overview of active business engagement with the OECD over the past years. The paper addresses VAT/GST related issues, highlights the value of the OECD International VAT/GST Guidelines and its follow up work on VAT/GST and digital trade. It also outlines important issues ahead for business to ensure sound and positive implementation of VAT/GST rules in the evolving and dynamic economic context.
Further information
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