BEPS (2017) Action 13 CbC Reporting Handbook on Effective Tax Risk Assessment

(2017), Country-by-Country Reporting: Handbook on Effective Assessment, , Paris.

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Table of contents

Abbreviations and Acronyms ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7

Chapter 1 Introduction and Background………………………………………………………………………………………9

Chapter 2 The Role of Tax RiskTax Risk refers to the uncertainty surrounding the potential financial or reputational impact of tax-related decisions and events on a business or individual. This risk arises due to various factors, such as complex tax regulations, inconsistent tax authority interpretations, or evolving international tax laws. Effective tax risk management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential tax-related threats to prevent financial penalties,... Assessment in Tax Administration…………………………………………….15

Current developments in tax riskTax Risk refers to the uncertainty surrounding the potential financial or reputational impact of tax-related decisions and events on a business or individual. This risk arises due to various factors, such as complex tax regulations, inconsistent tax authority interpretations, or evolving international tax laws. Effective tax risk management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential tax-related threats to prevent financial penalties,... assessment processes ………………………………………………………………….16

Chapter 3 Overview of CbC Reporting……………………………………………………………………………………….25

The information contained in an MNEWhat are Multinational Enterprises (MNEs)? Multinational Enterprises, commonly referred to as MNEs, are corporations that operate in multiple countries through various subsidiaries, branches, or affiliates. These entities maintain a central management structure while leveraging diverse resources, labour markets, and customer bases across borders. The fundamental aspect that distinguishes MNEs from other corporate forms is their cross-border activity, which can include... group’s CbC Report ……………………………………………………………25

The advantages CbC Reports offer over other data sources …………………………………………………………….27

Other standards for disclosure of country-by-country information …………………………………………………..29

Chapter 4 Incorporating CbC Reports Into a Tax Authority’s Tax RiskTax Risk refers to the uncertainty surrounding the potential financial or reputational impact of tax-related decisions and events on a business or individual. This risk arises due to various factors, such as complex tax regulations, inconsistent tax authority interpretations, or evolving international tax laws. Effective tax risk management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential tax-related threats to prevent financial penalties,... Assessment Framework ..31

Using CbC Reports within different approaches to tax riskTax Risk refers to the uncertainty surrounding the potential financial or reputational impact of tax-related decisions and events on a business or individual. This risk arises due to various factors, such as complex tax regulations, inconsistent tax authority interpretations, or evolving international tax laws. Effective tax risk management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential tax-related threats to prevent financial penalties,... assessment…………………………………………….31

Ways in which CbC Reports can be used to detect indicators of possible tax risk………………………………33

Tax riskTax Risk refers to the uncertainty surrounding the potential financial or reputational impact of tax-related decisions and events on a business or individual. This risk arises due to various factors, such as complex tax regulations, inconsistent tax authority interpretations, or evolving international tax laws. Effective tax risk management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential tax-related threats to prevent financial penalties,... indicators that may be detected using information contained in CbC Reports……………………….35

Chapter 5 Challenges to the Effective Use of CbC Reports for Tax RiskTax Risk refers to the uncertainty surrounding the potential financial or reputational impact of tax-related decisions and events on a business or individual. This risk arises due to various factors, such as complex tax regulations, inconsistent tax authority interpretations, or evolving international tax laws. Effective tax risk management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential tax-related threats to prevent financial penalties,... Assessment…………………….45

Chapter 6 Using CbC Reports alongside data from other sources………………………………………………..55

Chapter 7 Using the Results of a Tax RiskTax Risk refers to the uncertainty surrounding the potential financial or reputational impact of tax-related decisions and events on a business or individual. This risk arises due to various factors, such as complex tax regulations, inconsistent tax authority interpretations, or evolving international tax laws. Effective tax risk management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential tax-related threats to prevent financial penalties,... Assessment Based on CbCR Information……………………59

Annex 1 Model template for a Country-by-Country Report ………………………………………………………..61

Annex 2 Tax riskTax Risk refers to the uncertainty surrounding the potential financial or reputational impact of tax-related decisions and events on a business or individual. This risk arises due to various factors, such as complex tax regulations, inconsistent tax authority interpretations, or evolving international tax laws. Effective tax risk management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential tax-related threats to prevent financial penalties,... indicators that may be detected using a CbC Report ………………………………………..64

Annex 3 Example Use of a CbC Report for Tax RiskTax Risk refers to the uncertainty surrounding the potential financial or reputational impact of tax-related decisions and events on a business or individual. This risk arises due to various factors, such as complex tax regulations, inconsistent tax authority interpretations, or evolving international tax laws. Effective tax risk management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential tax-related threats to prevent financial penalties,... Assessment ………………………………………………..66

*For clarity, the term Double Tax TreatyA Double Taxation AgreementA Double Taxation Agreement (DTA), also known as a Double Taxation Treaty (or a Tax Treaty), is an international tax treaty between two or more countries that aims to prevent individuals or businesses from being taxed twice on the same income. With globalisation and the increase in cross-border economic activities, DTAs have become essential tools for promoting trade, investment, and... (DTAA Double Taxation Agreement (DTA), also known as a Double Taxation Treaty (or a Tax Treaty), is an international tax treaty between two or more countries that aims to prevent individuals or businesses from being taxed twice on the same income. With globalisation and the increase in cross-border economic activities, DTAs have become essential tools for promoting trade, investment, and...), also known as a Double TaxationDouble Taxation occurs when the same income or financial transaction is taxed twice, typically in different jurisdictions. It can arise in two primary contexts: economic double taxation, where the same income is taxed twice in the hands of different taxpayers, and juridical double taxation, where the same taxpayer is taxed on the same income in more than one country. Double... Treaty (or a Tax TreatyA Double Taxation Agreement (DTA), also known as a Double Taxation Treaty (or a Tax Treaty), is an international tax treaty between two or more countries that aims to prevent individuals or businesses from being taxed twice on the same income. With globalisation and the increase in cross-border economic activities, DTAs have become essential tools for promoting trade, investment, and...), is an international

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