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Customs Valuation/Transfer Pricing Workshop
22 November 2011
Bangkok, Thailand
For more information, please email (Washington@iticnet.org)
Global Tax Trends and Their Impact on Thailand: Symposium to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Thai Fiscal Policy Office, Ministry of Finance
21 November 2011
Bangkok, Thailand
For more information, please email (Washington@iticnet.org)
Eighth Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Tax Forum
16-18 November
Bali, Indonesia
Key Forum Sessions:
- Tax Reform in Indonesia
- GST/VAT Systems
- Indirect Taxation of Financial Sector Supplies
- Taxation of Natural Resources
- Application and Administration of Excise Taxes
- Taxation of International Service Providers
- Design and Issues in Indirect Tax Policy in the Age of Globalization
- Use of Transfer Pricing Techniques in Indirect Tax Policy
- Environmental Taxation
- AEC/AFTA; Optimal Tax Theory vs. Tax Structures
- Harmonization of Indirect Taxation and Trade Policy Regimes in the Context of FTAs
Private sector sponsors of ITIC who are interested in attending the Forum should contact Diana Napolitano via email (Washington@iticnet.org) or telephone (+1 202 530 9799).
Asia-Pacific Tax Forum Preliminary Master Class Agendas
Asia-Pacific Tax Forum Preliminary Agenda
Asia-Pacific Tax Forum Informational Flyer
Asia-Pacific Tax Forum Registration Form
Seventh Meeting of the Asia Tax Forum
20-22 October 2010
Seam Reap, Cambodia
Key Forum Sessions:
- Fiscal Measures after the Crisis – Approaches taken by regional policy makers to start making up the deficits run up during the current economic crisis.
- A Checklist for Compliance with WTO Rules during Tax Reforms.
- Taxation of Natural Resources.
- Taxation of Real Property.
- Design and Practical Implementation of Excise Taxes.
- Tax Aspects of FTAs, Customs Unions, and WTO.
- Indirect Taxation of Financial Sector Supplies – Country Analyses.
- Reflections on GST/VAT as the Central Measure in Tax Reforms.
- Use of Transfer Pricing Techniques in Indirect Tax Policy.
- Environmental Taxation as Part of an Indirect Tax Policy Regime.
Private sector sponsors of ITIC who are interested in attending the Forum should contact Diana Napolitano via email (Washington@iticnet.org) or telephone (+1 202 530 9799).
Asia Tax Forum Preliminary Agenda
Asia Tax Forum Announcement
Asia Tax Forum Registration Form
Indirect Taxation Forum
5 August 2010, Malaysia
Asia Tax Forum Workshop: Alcohol Taxation Master Class
18 October 2010, Bangkok, Thailand
The 6th Asia Tax Forum
Monday, 02 March 2009
PFIP and ITIC are pleased to announce that the 6th Asia Tax Forum will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Sydney, on 6-8 April 2009. Delegates from Ministries of Finance and tax administrations of more than 20 countries are expected to attend the meeting.
For more details, please contact Diana Napolitano at ITIC, Washington at +1 202 530 9799.
Fifth Asia Tax Forum
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
May 11-13, 2008
The Taj Mahal Hotel
Mansingh Road, New Delhi
The Asia Tax Forum raises the bar every year. The forum in Delhi was attended by senior officials from 12 countries. Participants from New Zealand, Australia, Sri Lanka and Pakistan attended the ATF for the first time. There was healthy participation from the private sector especially from financial institutions, and manufacturers of products subject to the VAT and excise tax. Faculty members from academic institutions added depth to the discussions. The National Institute of Public Finance and Policy of India was a most efficient host and went out of its way from the very first day of the ATF. The staff members met the participants individually at the airport and served as gracious hosts during the inaugural dinner that was hosted by the Ministry of Finance (MOF). The panel discussions were chaired by senior officials from the MOF.
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New Studies on the Tax Forum Website
Friday, 11 April 2008
"Tax Challenges Facing Developing Countries"
M. Bird
Professor Emeritus of Economics
University of Toronto
Prof. Bird, in his usual simple, eloquent and perceptive ways, share his wealth of experience on how to help developing economies implement efficient tax systems. Prof. Bir says that there is no better way than helping them develop their human and institutional capacities. Click Studies and Downloads link and benefit from the wisdom of Dr. Bird, an institution in Public Finance, and a mentor of the Asia Tax Forum.
“The Economic Benefits of the Reduction in the Sales Tax on Soft Drinks in Egypt”
International Tax and Investment Center and Oxford Economics
The study finds out that a reduction in the tax on soft drinks in Egypt ultimately led to the benefit of government due to increased revenues from increased production and sales of the industry.
THE FOURTH ASIA TAX FORUM
Friday, 24 August 2007
Hanoi, Vietnam, April 18 – 20, 2007
Researches, Country Studies, Ideas and Fellowship
The Fourth Asia Tax Forum in Hanoi, Vietnam was a big success! More than a hundred participants from government, the academe, and industry came to share researches, best practices, and developments on indirect taxation. Senior government officials, members of the academe, and industry leaders presented papers that reflected expertise and experience. Nobody could believe that it was the first time for the Ministry of Finance of Vietnam to host a regional conference. The preparations and the conduct of the forum were certainly world class. The attention to details and perfection by the Ministry officials and staff was impressive.
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THIRD ASIA TAX FORUM--A SUMMARY
Tuesday, 27 June 2006
Overview and Updates on Excise Taxation. The role of indirect taxes has increasingly been significant. Internal revenue taxes have been restructured in the light of trade liberalization and reduction in tariff rates. They now account for a growing percentage of total revenues of governments in Asia. Indirect taxes are used for important policy goals such as the internalization of negative externalities.
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