International Tax

Research Theme

International Tax

Low-income countries are more dependent on corporate income tax revenue than richer countries, and at the same time, disproportionately affected by multinational tax avoidance. Our research on this theme investigates ways in which developing countries can protect their tax bases, including through simplified transfer pricing methods and improved tax treaty policies. It also examines the challenges and opportunities developing countries face from their participation in international tax negotiations.

ICTD has also been closely following the developments around the UN Tax Convention. Check out our latest research and analysis here.

International Tax

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International Tax Library

Working Paper

Developing Country Revenue Mobilisation: A Proposal to Modify the ‘Transactional Net Margin’ Transfer Pricing Method

January 2016
Michael Durst

Working Paper

Measuring Misalignment: the Location of US Multinationals’ Economic Activity Versus the Location of their Profits

November 2015
Alex Cobham, Petr Janský

Working Paper

A Price-Based Royalty Tax?

October 2015
Kimberly A. Clausing, Michael Durst

Working Paper

Limitations of the BEPS Reforms: Looking Beyond Corporate Taxation for Revenue Gains

September 2015
Michael Durst

Research in Brief

Is the International Tax System Fit for Purpose, Especially for Developing Countries?

September 2015
Sol Picciotto

Unitary Taxation in Federal and Regional Integrated Markets

September 2015
Erika Dayle Siu

Lessons for International Tax Reform from the US State Experience under Formulary Apportionment

September 2015
Kimberly A. Clausing

Working Paper

Limitations on Interest Deductions: A Suggested Perspective for Developing Countries

September 2015
Michael Durst

Working Paper

Unitary Taxation in the Extractive Industry Sector

September 2015
Erika Dayle Siu, Sol Picciotto, Jack Mintz, Akilagpa Sawyerr

Working Paper

Unitary Taxation: Tax Base and the Role of Accounting

September 2015
Prem Sikka, Richard Murphy

Working Paper

The Tax Policy Outlook for Developing Countries: Reflections on International Formulary Apportionment

September 2015
Michael Durst

Working Paper

Global Taxes and International Taxation: Mirage and Reality

September 2015
Richard M. Bird

In person

16 March 2022 – 13:00

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Timezone: Europe/London

Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, Library Road, Falmer, Brighton, UK

Location: IDS Convening Space and online The world has been reeling in shock at the devastation being caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Beyond the grave and urgent humanitarian needs for the people of Ukraine, and the millions now

Virtual

30 November 2021 – 14:00

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Timezone: Europe/London

The use of tax treaties by developing countries is controversial, to say the least. Best case scenario? Tax treaties help to attract foreign direct investment by reducing the risk of double taxation. Evidence for this is weak. Worst case scenario?

Virtual

18 December 2020 – 13:00

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Timezone: Europe/London

Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, Library Road, Falmer, Brighton, UK

A virtual roundtable discussion on deepening the inclusiveness of global tax negotiations. Since 2013, the formal structure of global corporate tax policymaking has changed. Decisions are no longer made by 37 OECD members, but by 137 countries from all regions

25 September 2018 – 18:00

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Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada

The Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy is hosting a launch of our book Taxing Africa: Coercion, Reform and Development. The event will be held on Tuesday September 25th from 6:00 – 8:00pm in the Round Room on

Completed

Effective Tax Rates of Multinational Enterprises in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Evidence from Country by Country Reporting

Start date: 20/11/2019

Completed

Taxing international shipping in Africa: the source taxation alternative

Start date: 17/10/2019
Frederik Heitmüller
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Associate Postdoctoral Fellow
Catherine Ngina Mutava
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Hannelore Niesten
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Associate Postdoctoral Fellow
Jalia Kangave
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Associate Research Fellow
Michael Durst
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Mick Moore
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Research Fellow & Publications Editor
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Rasmus Corlin Christensen
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Rhiannon McCluskey
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Ronald Waiswa
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Sol Picciotto
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Suranjali Tandon
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Tovony Randriamanalina
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Umair Javed
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Wilson Prichard
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Associate Research Fellow, ICTD and Chair, LoGRI

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