14 Territories Praised By OECD For Tax Transparency Advances

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Thursday, June 29, 2017

A number of territories that had failed to demonstrate they have complied with international tax transparency standards have had their ratings upgraded by the OECD, following "fast-track" peer reviews.Read Full Story

Pacific Countries Sign PACER Plus Deal

by Mary Swire, Tax-news.com, Hong Kong

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Australia, New Zealand, and eight Pacific island countries have signed the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations, a free trade agreement covering goods, services, and investment. Read Full Story

Australia Welcomes Conclusion Of PACER Plus Talks

by Mary Swire, Tax-news.com, Hong Kong

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Australian Trade Minister Steven Ciobo has welcomed the conclusion of negotiations toward the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus, a trade deal he said will drive economic growth and raise living standards in the region. Read Full Story

Vanuatu Highlights VAT Penalties Regime

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Vanuatu's Inland Revenue Department on November 3, 2016, released guidance on its penalties regime for non-compliance with value-added tax law.Read Full Story

OECD Global Tax Forum Hails Milestone Achievement

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Monday, November 7, 2016

The OECD's Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes celebrated the end of the first phase of reviews of all countries at its annual meeting on November 2-4.Read Full Story

Pacific Islands Urged To Scrutinize Australia, NZ Free Trade Deal

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Monday, August 29, 2016

Oxfam says people from Pacific Island countries are most likely to lose out from the PACER-Plus regional free trade agreement with Australia and New Zealand, which is edging closer to completion.Read Full Story

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