The Commission on Taxation is composed of international tax experts from all sectors of business and private practice and represents the world's major companies and tax consultancy firms. It analyses developments in international fiscal policy and legislation and puts forward business views on government and intergovernmental projects affecting taxation.

Mandate

To promote an international tax system that eliminates tax obstacles to cross-border trade and investment.

Priorities

• Issue a policy statement and proposed methodology to simplify and harmonize documentation requirements for transfer pricing.
  
• Provide business input to OECD’s work on valueadded tax on services and intangibles, with BIAC.
  
• Prepare a policy statement on withholding taxes.
  
• Deepen relationship with the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters.