The premier forum for international tax leaders

Dr Achim Pross, Head of the International Co-operation and Tax Administration Division at the OECD will be opening the Congress with an insightful keynote speech outlining the OECD’s Centre for Tax Policy and Administration’s agenda for 2018/19. Hear directly from the OECD on their vision in transforming the international taxation landscape, including BEPS implementation, the latest on the Digital Economy, and much more! 

One of the most talked about political shake-ups of 2018, US Tax reform under President Donald Trump has far reaching implications for businesses operating globally. This panel will explore the global reach of the US Tax system and the uphill challenges that multinationals may have to face. This session will explore the implications that reform will have on businesses with operations in the US, from both an inbound and outbound perspective. 

New for the International Tax Congress - this session will give you an exclusive opportunity to pose your burning questions directly to our panel of policy makers and tax authorities. This is your chance to develop your understanding of the tax authorities' position and thinking on current international tax challenges, as we bring together authorities across the region to ensure that none of your queries go unanswered in our quickfire round. 

In an increasing era of transparency there is a continued pressure for multinationals to be transparent in their approach to all things tax. The panel will discuss lessons learned from the publication of tax strategies, practical advice when managing both internal and external business stakeholders, and best practice when managing corporate reputation, in an age where multinational are constantly under intense scrutiny. 

The digital economy poses many challenges for multinationals. This panel will address some of the wider issues associating with taxation in the digital economy, including the practical challenges of applying traditional tax rules to a constantly evolving digital landscape.This thought provoking session will offer practical insights to tackling these issues in one of the most uncertain aspects of multinational taxation today.

2017 was a busy year for indirect taxation across the globe, with GST in India and VAT implementation in various GCC states. This practical session will explore how businesses are having to adapt to new indirect tax regimes worldwide, including obstacles they have faced along the way. This session will also glance a watchful eye on the latest on VAT in the UK, including what the landscape may look like post Brexit.