Announcement of the IBFD Frans Vanistendael Award for International Tax Law Winners
IBFD proudly announces that Dr John F. Avery Jones and Professor Dr Jürgen Lüdicke, with their publication “The Origins of Article 5(5) and 5(6) of the OECD Mode,l, are the first ever winners of the IBFD Frans Vanistendael Award for International Tax Law. With the award, IBFD wishes to promote worldwide excellence in research on international tax law. The award was introduced in 2015 and is named after IBFD’s previous, esteemed Academic Chairman, Prof. Dr Frans Vanistendael. - September 08, 2015
Opening Address for the New UvA-IBFD Advanced Master’s in International Tax Law: Principles, Policy and Practice
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and IBFD proudly announce the start of their joint Advanced Master’s in International Tax Law: Principles, Policy and Practice. An opening address to mark this important occasion was held on Friday 28 August 2015 at the UvA Faculty of Law at the Agnietenkapel in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. - September 01, 2015
IBFD Senior Principal Jan de Goede Appointed Visiting Professor by Renmin University of China
IBFD is pleased to announce that its Senior Principal of Tax Knowledge Management, Professor Jan de Goede, has been named Visiting Professor by the prestigious Renmin University of China in Beijing. The appointment will be formalized in an academic ceremony to be held during a seminar on recent developments in international tax law at the university on 18 April 2015. - April 18, 2015
On Behalf of the Dutch Government, IBFD Offers a Training for 31 Selected Partner Countries’ Tax Administration Officers
Mandated by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, IBFD offers nine selected African countries a program aiming at strengthening their capacity in tax treaties management. The program includes a training held from 29 September to 3 October 2014 as well as access to extensive information on tax treaties. Countries benefiting from this initiative are Ghana, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Tanzania (including Zanzibar). - September 25, 2014
IBFD and Partners Hold the 3rd Asian Tax Authorities Symposium in Jakarta, Indonesia
The 3rd Asian Tax Authorities Symposium (ATAS) was held in Jakarta, Indonesia on 4 and 5 June 2014. This year’s theme was “Broadening the Revenue Base, Narrowing the Tax Gap.” ATAS brings together key personnel from Tax Policy and Tax Administration to discuss international tax issues and developments, and their impact on the Asia-Pacific region. - June 07, 2014
IBFD Launches the Global Tax Treaty Commentaries, the First Digital Global Commentary of Its Kind to Assist in the Analysis of Tax Treaties
IBFD introduces the Global Tax Treaty Commentaries, the authoritative source for analysis of tax treaty practices across the globe. This unique online publication is authored by world-class academics and tax professionals. - May 26, 2014
IBFD and Comtax Launch Integrated Tool for Analysis and Calculation of Cross-Border Tax
On 11 February 2014, IBFD, the leading provider of cross-border tax expertise, and Comtax, a provider of unique tax planning tools, announced their agreement for a long-term strategic partnership. This has now resulted in the launch of Comtax® Basic through the IBFD Tax Research Platform,... - March 30, 2014
IBFD Launches Global Mobility on Tax Implications of International Assignments
IBFD’s newest online collection, Global Mobility, is a practical guide to assist in the management of tax obligations and liabilities related to international assignments and cross-border movements of managers and executives in emerging economies. With this publication, IBFD addresses a growing need for detailed information on this challenging subject. - March 15, 2014
IBFD and Comtax Announce Strategic Partnership to Better Meet International Tax Planning Needs
IBFD, the leading provider of cross-border tax expertise, and Comtax, a provider of unique tax planning tools, announce they have reached an agreement for a long-term strategic partnership. - February 13, 2014
UN Ffd Requests IBFD to Evaluate the Practical Impact of the UN Double Taxation Model Between 1997-2013
At the request of the Committee of Experts on International Co-operation in Tax Matters of the United Nations, IBFD was asked to carry out an assessment of the impact of the UN Model Double Taxation Convention between Developed and Developing Countries (the UN Model) on current tax treaty practice. - October 24, 2013
Asian Tax Authorities Symposium: 4-5 September 2012, Kuala Lumpur
IBFD co-organised the 2nd Asian Tax Authorities Symposium (ATAS) on “Anti-Avoidance Rules in Taxation”. It was by experts from 21 Asia-Pacific jurisdictions. Other partners and supporters included IRBM, FfDO (United Nations), Royal Norwegian MFA, ITC, and OECD. - October 06, 2012
IBFD, Tax Academy of Singapore and IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department Co-Host Seminar on Challenges of Reforming Tax and Customs Administrations
The International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD), Tax Academy of Singapore, and IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department co-hosted a seminar on Challenges of Reforming Tax and Customs Administrations. It took place from 28 May 2012 to 1 June 2012 at the IMF – Singapore Regional Training... - June 08, 2012
IBFD Announces the Appointment of Prof. Dr Stef van Weeghel as the New Chairman of Its Board of Trustees
The International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD) announces the appointment of Prof. Dr Stef van Weeghel as the new Chairman of its Board of Trustees. Prof. Van Weeghel succeeds Prof. Dr. Guglielmo Maisto. - May 23, 2012
Prof. Wijnen, Counsel to the Academic Chair, IBFD, Appointed Officer of the Order of Oranje-Nassau for His Contribution to the Development of International Tax Law
Prof. Wijnen, Counsel to the Academic Chair, IBFD, appointed Officer of the Order of Oranje-Nassau for his extensive contribution to the development of international tax law, which resulted in reinforcing the recognition of the Netherlands as an important country in the field. - April 29, 2012
Prof. Jan De Goede, IBFD Senior Principal, Tax Knowledge Management, Awarded Poland’s Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit for his Contribution to Dutch-Polish Relations
Prof. Jan de Goede, IBFD Senior Principal, Tax Knowledge Management, awarded Republic of Poland’s Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit for his contribution in the development of Dutch-Polish relations. The ceremony of bestowing the Cross, performed by Voivod Jolanta Chełmińska, took place on Thursday 15 March 2012 at the office of the Voivodship of Łódź, Poland. - March 17, 2012
IBFD Launches IBFD Mobile Tax Facts to Help Tax Professionals Keep Up with Demands for Ever Quicker Answers
On 27 February 2012 IBFD launched IBFD Mobile Tax Facts. This new mobile site enables international taxation specialists to access information covering over 200 countries on tax news, key tax features of a jurisdiction, withholding tax rates, EU VAT rates, interest & penalties, practical information on how to deal with transfer pricing, holding companies and tax management, directly from their smartphone. - February 29, 2012
IBFD Research Fellow Sandra Fernandes Wins ATTA 2012 Prize for Best Paper Presented by a Postgraduate Student
On 17 January 2012, IBFD research fellow Sandra Martinho Fernandes, won ATTA (Australasian Tax Teachers Association Conference) 2012 prize for Best paper presented by a postgraduate student. A possible solution to a rising issue of double taxation related to capital attribution in international... - January 20, 2012
IBFD Launches a New Website Reinforcing Its Position as the Hub of International Tax Expertise
The International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD), the leading provider of international tax expertise announces the launch of its new website on 22 March 2011. This new website is a logical step following steady growth and the launch in 2010 of a tax research platform. - March 20, 2011
First Copy of a Book on Tax Risk Management Presented to the Dutch Tax Administration
Horizontal monitoring and tax risk management are high on the Dutch Tax Administration’s agenda. This was clearly visible on Friday 2 July 2010, when the book Tax Risk Management was presented to Theo Poolen, member of the Tax Administration’s management team. The book, put together by... - July 10, 2010
Asian Tax Authorities Symposium: 14-15 June 2010, Kuala Lumpur
The inaugural Asian Tax Authorities Symposium (ATAS) was successfully hosted on 14-15 June 2010 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ATAS was organised in partnership by the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD), the Financing for Development Office (FfDO) of the United Nations, the Inland... - July 01, 2010
Prof. Victor van Kommer Will Present a Paper Entitled "Good Governance and Integrity" at the Commonwealth Business Forum 2009
Prof. Victor van Kommer, IBFD’s Knowledge Center Director, will present a paper entitled “Good governance and Integrity” at the Commonwealth Business Forum 2009. - November 26, 2009
IBFD Announces the Appointment of Sam Van Der Feltz as Its New Executive Chairman
The International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam van der Feltz as its new Chairman of the Executive Board. Van der Feltz succeeds Willem Falter, who has been IBFD’s Chief Executive Officer since October 2003, retiring after 5 and a half... - July 13, 2009