- The OECD held the Sixth Global Forum on VAT in Paris from 26–28 January 2026, with over 300 participants from 104 jurisdictions.
- Discussions focused on future-ready VAT systems amid digital transformation, strengthening compliance through real-time reporting, and addressing challenges like crypto-assets and AI.
- The forum marked the tenth anniversary of the OECD International VAT/GST Guidelines, reaffirming their importance for international digital trade and e-commerce.
- Participants explored new guidance on Digital Continuous Transactional Reporting (DCTR) and the launch of SCAN-VAT, a secure platform to combat VAT fraud.
- The forum emphasized the need for global coordination to support trade, investment, and public revenues as digital technologies evolve.
Source: regfollower.com
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