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IBFD’s Dialogues on International Taxation Seminar at IFA Melbourne will explore the growing interaction between public international law and international tax law, and its implications for the development of the global tax framework. In line with the doctrine of systemic integration, the general principles of international law apply to international tax law with important implications for treaty interpretation, dispute resolution, and state responsibility.

This book examines the tax implications of the common constitutional traditions of EU Member States and their relevance as sources of EU law general principles. Why This Book? For more than two decades GREIT has been investigating at the intersection of tax law with European Union tax law and international tax law.

During the two-day discussions held on 21–22 July 2026, senior management and officials  from the Ministry of Revenues, the Ministry of Finance, and IBFD discussed the assessment’s key findings and recommendations, and implementation mechanisms. The assessment forms part of a broader capacity development programme aimed at strengthening the country's ability to address increasingly complex cross-border tax challenges. At the closing session, H.E. Mrs.

Hosted jointly by the Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Mechanism (BRITACOM) and the Federation of German Industries (BDI), the programme brought together tax administrations, business representatives, academics and international organisations to exchange practical insights on the future of tax administration and cross-border cooperation.

The goal of the Taxation Omnibus is to simplify the acquis in direct taxation, reduce unnecessary compliance burdens, enhance legal certainty, and facilitate cross-border activity in the internal market.

The DAC Recast (Proposal for a Council Directive on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation (recast)) codifies the nine existing DAC directives into a single, coherent legal instrument, meant to improve legal certainty and clarity for businesses and tax administrations. The recast exercise concerns all DACs. The new measures included in the proposal concern DAC1, DAC4, DAC5, DAC6, DAC7 and DAC9.

The Scholar Meeting of International Tax Researchers (ScholarMIT) is designed for early-career tax scholars who have obtained their PhD and are under the age of 50. This event, held at the IBFD Head Office in Amsterdam on 1-2 February 2027, provides a dynamic platform for researchers to discuss their ongoing projects, receive expert coaching, and exchange innovative ideas with colleagues from around the world. What is the eligibility criteria?

(a) Facts. This decision arose from a batch of appeals and petitions. The taxpayers (comprising online gaming companies, casino operators and others) received notices from the GST authorities demanding tax at 28% on the total face value of bets or stakes placed by players, rather than solely on the platform fee or commission charged by the operators. (b) Issue.

We invite you to submit your abstracts for our fourth Academic Tax Conference (ATC), to be held in Amsterdam on 13 and 14 May 2027. The ATC 2027 focuses on the theme “Legal Certainty and Taxation”. Legal certainty is featured in most legal systems and carries several complex ramifications in relation to taxation, raising profound theoretical and practical challenges.

Scalable Training to Navigate the Evolving International Tax Landscape At IBFD, we are passionate about education. With our trusted tax expertise, supported by a dedicated learning platform and educational design capabilities, we develop and deliver enterprise‑level tax academies for organizations worldwide. Today’s tax environment is more complex, fast‑moving, and technologically demanding than ever.