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The 5th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum
The 5th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum took place in Hong Kong, China, from the 24th to 26th of September 2024. The forum was organised by the Secretariat of the Belt and Road Tax Administration Cooperation Mechanism and the Inland Revenue Department of Hong Kong, China, and was themed “Deepening Tax Administration Cooperation for High-Quality Belt and Road Development”.
In order to discuss taxation issues and exchange experience in the field of tax management, more than 500 representatives of tax authorities, international experts, financial organisations, academic institutions and world-renowned enterprises from nearly 50 jurisdictions participated at the Forum.
As a result of the Forum, the participants adopted the Joint Statement and approved the Hong Kong Action Plan 2025-2027. It should be noted that the main goal of the "Belt and Road" Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Mechanism is to contribute to the creation of a favorable tax environment aimed at developing entrepreneurship through cooperation and sharing advanced practices. This includes adherence to the rule of law, enhancing tax reliability, expediting tax dispute resolution, improving taxpayer services, and strengthening the capacity of tax authorities in the partner countries of the "Belt and Road" Initiative.
Business trips of representatives of State Authorities to Southeast Asian Countries
From November 17 to 26, 2024, a delegation of representatives from the ministries and agencies of the Republic of Tajikistan conducted business trips to Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand in order to expand and strengthen bilateral cooperation.
Visit of the Deputy Head of the Federal tax service of Russia to the Tax committee
Representatives from the Tajik Tax Committee and the Russian Federal Tax Service met to discuss their ongoing collaboration, specifically focusing on the implementation of a technical assistance agreement. This agreement aims to modernise Tajikistan’s tax administration system, and the meeting reviewed the progress made by both sides, including the work of several Russian institutions involved in the project.
Joint workshop of the Tax committee and the Federal tax service of Russia
A collaboration between Tajikistan and Russia has significantly advanced Tajikistan’s tax administration. With Russian technical assistance, a new VAT monitoring system was launched, analysing electronic invoice data to detect potential fraud. Simultaneously, a user-friendly mobile app was introduced, allowing individuals to manage their tax obligations. A recent workshop, involving tax officials, taxpayers, and government representatives, highlighted these advancements. The joint effort seeks to enhance tax control, provide better taxpayer services, and expand the tax base within Tajikistan.
Reference/ Citation
Tax Committee under the Republic of Tajikistan Government
