IBFD - International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation

IBFD - International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation Our mission is to advance the dissemination and understanding
of information on cross-border taxation

The International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD) was established in 1938 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. IBFD is the leading international provider of cross-border tax expertise with an established history in supporting and contributing to tax research and academic activities.

Just two weeks to go - register now!Our IBFD - IFA LATAM webinar series commences on Friday, 4 September. Themed around ...
21/08/2026

Just two weeks to go - register now!

Our IBFD - IFA LATAM webinar series commences on Friday, 4 September. Themed around 'News on International Taxation and Its Impact in Latin America' the series comprises four free webinars, 100% through Spanish, held over each Friday in September.

See the topic of each webinar as follows:

- 4 September - The New Era in Transfer Pricing Reporting: The Use of AI and the Role of the Expert / La Nueva Era en los Reportes de Precios de Transferencia: Uso de la IA y el Rol del Experto

- 11 September - The UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and Its Interaction with Double Taxation Conventions (DTCs) / La Convención Marco de la ONU sobre Cooperación Fiscal Internacional y interacciones con CDIs

- 18 September - Tax Jurisprudence: The Impact of Recent Decisions on International Taxation in Latin America / Jurisprudencia Tributaria: El Impacto de las Decisiones Recientes en la Fiscalidad Internacional de Latam

- 25 September - International Tax Dispute Resolution: Between the Mutual Agreement Procedure Under Tax Treaties and Other Mechanisms / La resolución de conflictos internacionales en materia fiscal, entre procedimiento amistoso bajo CDIs y otras medidas

You can register for free now: https://www.ibfd.org/events/ibfd-ifa-latam-webinars-news-international-taxation-and-its-impact-latin-america?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=IFALATAM21AUG

You have just 10 days to apply for our Doctoral Meeting of Researchers in International Taxation (DocMIT) or Scholar Mee...
20/08/2026

You have just 10 days to apply for our Doctoral Meeting of Researchers in International Taxation (DocMIT) or Scholar Meeting of International Tax Researchers (ScholarMIT) presentations 2027.

Our annual presentations invite doctoral students and early-career tax scholars to present your ongoing research in front of 12 fellow participants and members of our IBFD academic department, where feedback, coaching, and scholarly debate are encouraged to help refine the direction and conclusions of your work.

It is a unique opportunity to receive a fresh perspective on your research from those equally immersed in scientific research related to taxation and a very popular event each year.

If you, a peer or a pupil would be interested in partaking, please submit your application by 1 September.

DocMIT application (for doctoral students): https://www.ibfd.org/events/doctoral-meeting-researchers-international-taxation-docmit-0?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=LinkedIn&utm_campaign=DocMIT20Aug

ScholarMIT application (for early-career tax scholars): https://www.ibfd.org/events/scholar-meeting-international-tax-researchers-scholarmit-0?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=LinkedIn&utm_campaign=ScholarMIT20Aug

What are some of the concepts every international tax professional should understand?We asked three instructors from our...
18/08/2026

What are some of the concepts every international tax professional should understand?

We asked three instructors from our Principles of International Business Taxation Masterclass to share one key insight from their sessions.

Their answers highlight why a solid understanding of tax treaties, beneficial ownership, and permanent establishment risks remains essential for navigating today's international tax landscape.

Swipe through to learn from our instructors and discover what you'll gain from this intensive five-day programme.

📍 Amsterdam
📅 14-18 September 2026

Register by 10 September to secure your place: https://shop.ibfd.org/training/principles-international-business-taxation-person-course?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=PIBTAug18

Less red tape, same transparency? The European Commission’s proposed DAC Recast aims to simplify a framework that has gr...
17/08/2026

Less red tape, same transparency?

The European Commission’s proposed DAC Recast aims to simplify a framework that has grown increasingly complex through successive amendments.

What would change for taxpayers and tax authorities? And can reporting obligations be streamlined without compromising tax transparency?

Read “Less Red Tape, Same Transparency? Assessing the DAC Recast” by Ruxandra Vlasceanu and Carla Valério to explore the key proposed amendments in the second note of our series covering the Tax Simplification Package.

Receive notes like these to your inbox every month by subscribing to the EU Tax Focus newsletter for free: https://www.ibfd.org/eu-tax-law-study-group?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=ETFnote17Aug

IBFD Masterclasses are coming to the United States for the first time!On 3-4 November, we'll be hosting 'Borderless VAT:...
13/08/2026

IBFD Masterclasses are coming to the United States for the first time!

On 3-4 November, we'll be hosting 'Borderless VAT: Trade, Tech & E-Commerce', an in-person Masterclass taking place in Miami, Florida.

Through expert-led discussions and practical case studies, we'll explore how digitalisation, technology, e-commerce, and global trade are reshaping VAT systems worldwide.

The international VAT landscape has never been more interconnected and complex. As businesses continue to expand across borders and adopt new technologies, tax professionals must now navigate a growing range of challenges, from digital platforms and e-commerce, to AI-driven compliance and evolving reporting requirements.

In our classroom-style Masterclass, we'll explore these trends and challenges, and offer practical solutions that will help your tax team develop a comprehensive understanding of VAT in 2026.

Learn more: https://shop.ibfd.org/training/borderless-vat-trade-tech-e-commerce?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=MiamiMasterclass13Aug

12/08/2026

Where do tax teams struggle most when adopting new technologies?

We asked Oscar Smeets, Lecturer of Tax & Technology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Tax Advisor at Deloitte Tax & Legal, to share his perspective on the challenges tax professionals face when adopting new technologies.

Over the past few years, AI and other technologies have significantly changed how tax professionals manage their workloads, conduct research and carry out reporting activities. Used effectively, these tools can make day-to-day work more efficient and help tax teams focus on higher-value tasks.

Yet, adoption is not without its challenges. Trust, data reliability and confidence in the outputs of new technologies remain key concerns for many tax professionals.

Our Professional Certificate in Tax & Technology, delivered in partnership with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, helps participants bridge their tax expertise with digital skills. The programme provides a practical understanding of how automation, AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) can be applied to tax work.

Topics covered include:

- Data collection, exchange & storage
- Data analysis
- Data reporting, automated processing & forecasting
- (Automated) decision-making
- Business case: introducing a Large Language Model (LLM) at work

If your team is unsure where to begin when exploring the potential of tax technology, our programme can help you build the knowledge and confidence to take the next step.

Learn more about the Professional Certificate in Tax & Technology: https://shop.ibfd.org/training/professional-certificate-tax-technology?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=OscarSmeets12Aug

Our annual IBFD - IFA LATAM webinars are just around the corner!Commencing 4 September, this year's edition focuses on '...
12/08/2026

Our annual IBFD - IFA LATAM webinars are just around the corner!

Commencing 4 September, this year's edition focuses on 'News on International Taxation and Its Impact in Latin America'. Over 4 Fridays in September, you can tune into 4 free webinars conducted 100% through Spanish from different IBFD and IFA-affiliated tax experts.

This year's webinars will focus on the following:

- 4 September - The New Era in Transfer Pricing Reporting: The Use of AI and the Role of the Expert / La Nueva Era en los Reportes de Precios de Transferencia: Uso de la IA y el Rol del Experto

- 11 September - The UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and Its Interaction with Double Taxation Conventions (DTCs) / La Convención Marco de la ONU sobre Cooperación Fiscal Internacional y interacciones con CDIs

- 18 September - Tax Jurisprudence: The Impact of Recent Decisions on International Taxation in Latin America / Jurisprudencia Tributaria: El Impacto de las Decisiones Recientes en la Fiscalidad Internacional de Latam

- 25 September - International Tax Dispute Resolution: Between the Mutual Agreement Procedure Under Tax Treaties and Other Mechanisms / La resolución de conflictos internacionales en materia fiscal, entre procedimiento amistoso bajo CDIs y otras medidas

You can register for free now: https://www.ibfd.org/events/ibfd-ifa-latam-webinars-news-international-taxation-and-its-impact-latin-america?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=IFALATAM12Aug

Just over a month left to submit your abstract for the 4th Academic Tax Conference (ATC)!Join us in Amsterdam on 13–14 M...
11/08/2026

Just over a month left to submit your abstract for the 4th Academic Tax Conference (ATC)!

Join us in Amsterdam on 13–14 May 2027 for two days of engaging discussion, knowledge exchange and new perspectives on the theme “Legal Certainty and Taxation”.

The conference will explore the many dimensions of the legal certainty principle, addressing both its theoretical foundations and the practical challenges of applying it in the field of taxation.

Are you working on research or insights related to this topic? We’d love to hear from you and invite you to contribute to the conversation alongside fellow academics and IBFD experts.

Abstract submission deadline: 10 September 2026

More information and submission details here: https://www.ibfd.org/news/call-abstracts-ibfd-academic-tax-conference-2027?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=ATC11Aug

What happens when a country taxes a cross-border service, but the provider’s home country doesn’t fully relieve that tax...
10/08/2026

What happens when a country taxes a cross-border service, but the provider’s home country doesn’t fully relieve that tax?

The answer can have significant consequences for businesses and for the design of international tax rules. The form of relief available to businesses and how foreign tax credits are calculated on certain remotely supplied services (including limits on such relief) can all shape whether double taxation is actually eliminated.

In our new joint article with the International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD), we examine how 12 major service-exporting countries currently provide relief from foreign taxes on remotely delivered services, and to what extent these findings can inform the ongoing negotiations on Protocol 1 of the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation.

As countries negotiate new rules for taxing cross-border services in an increasingly digitalized and globalized economy, getting the relief mechanism right may be just as important as deciding who gets to tax.

Read the full article for free below, or here:

You have until Tuesday, 1 September to submit your application for the IBFD DocMIT or IBFD ScholarMIT 2027 presentations...
06/08/2026

You have until Tuesday, 1 September to submit your application for the IBFD DocMIT or IBFD ScholarMIT 2027 presentations.

The Doctoral Meeting of Researchers in International Taxation (DocMIT) brings together 12 doctoral candidates currently working on their PhD theses to present their research to fellow participants, IBFD experts and leading academics.

The Scholar Meeting of International Tax Researchers (ScholarMIT) offers the same opportunity to 12 early-career tax scholars who have recently completed their PhD, providing a platform to present their current research and engage with peers and experts in the field.

These annual events offer a unique opportunity to share your research at a critical stage in its evolution with an engaged audience of fellow researchers and international taxation experts. Through constructive feedback and insightful discussion, participants can strengthen their research while contributing to the advancement of international tax scholarship.

If you believe you would benefit from participating and have valuable insights to contribute to the discussions we encourage you to apply. Find out more below:

DocMIT: https://www.ibfd.org/events/doctoral-meeting-researchers-international-taxation-docmit-0

ScholarMIT: https://www.ibfd.org/events/scholar-meeting-international-tax-researchers-scholarmit-0

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