Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes

Putting an end to offshore tax evasion

With 171 members, the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes is the leading international body working on the implementation of global transparency and exchange of information standards around the world.

Since the G20 declared the end of banking secrecy in 2009, the international community has achieved great success in the fight against offshore tax evasion. Working through the Global Forum, countries and jurisdictions have implemented robust standards that have prompted an unprecedented level of transparency in tax matters.

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Exchange of information on request

This standard requires the transparency of banking and accounting records as well as ownership of entities and legal arrangements. It provides a framework for obtaining information on request between tax authorities.

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Automatic exchange of information

This standard allows for the automatic annual exchange of information on offshore financial accounts.

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Capacity building and technical assistance

Capacity building and technical assistance activities ensure that all our members receive support, and benefit from the tools to implement the international tax standards. Guidance material, e-learning courses and virtual classes are accessible through the resources tab.

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Making a difference

EUR 126 billion

Voluntary disclosure programmes, offshore tax investigations and related measures have helped identify close to EUR 126 billion in additional revenues so far.

EUR 126 billion
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450 000 information requests

Our members have received nearly 450 000 requests for information since 2009, enabling the identification or collection of at least EUR 12.8 billion in additional tax.

450 000 information requests
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EUR 12 trillion

Information on over 123 million financial accounts, covering total assets of almost EUR 12 trillion, was exchanged automatically in 2022.

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EUR 12 trillion
plus

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