Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters
The Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters as a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council is responsible for keeping under review and update, as necessary, the United Nations Model Double Taxation Convention between Developed and Developing Countries and the Manual for the Negotiation of Bilateral Tax Treaties between Developed and Developing Countries. It also provides a framework for dialogue with a view to enhancing and promoting international tax cooperation among national tax authorities and assesses how new and emerging issues could affect this cooperation. The Committee is also responsible for making recommendations on capacity-building and the provision of technical assistance to developing countries and countries with economies in transition. In all its activities, the Committee gives special attention to developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
Announcements
Expert Group Meeting on Extractive Industries Taxation (New York, 28 May 2013)
Special meeting of ECOSOC on International Cooperation in Tax Matters (New York, 29 May 2013)
Technical Meeting on Tax Treaty Administration and Negotiation (New York, 30-31 May 2013)
The Secretary-General circulated a note verbale to all UN Member States and Observers inviting Governments to nominate experts for the Committee’s new four-year term.
The UN Practical Transfer Pricing Manual for Developing Countries as approved by the UN Tax Committee at its 8th annual session (Geneva, 15-19 October 2012).
Events
- Annual Sessions
- Forthcoming Session
21-25 October 2013 - Past Sessions
- Forthcoming Session
- Other Events
- Ad Hoc Group of Experts
Thematic Areas
For more information, please contact: Michael Lennard, Acting Secretary,
Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters
Email: taxffdoffice@un.org
