Building a bridge between MNCs and tax administrations

For some developing countries, putting in place an effective, efficient and fair tax system is the greatest challenge that policymakers face in their search to attract investment capital and strengthen their revenue base. This requires transparency, predictability and equity in tax administration, which in turn enhance tax compliance. Because international businesses understand how taxes affect trade and investment decision making, they can play a vital role in sharing best practices based on their global experiences. The International Tax and Investment Center (ITIC), a non-profit research and education organisation, provides a forum for ongoing dialogue and engagement among taxpayers, tax officials and academic experts through a series of demand driven consultations and capacity building programmes with finance ministries and revenue agencies in transition economies in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Eurasia