The three-day 6th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum (BRITACOF) concluded in Kathmandu, Nepal, on 11 September.
Themed "Shared Progress in Taxpayer Service for a Better Business Environment," delegates engaged in in-depth discussions on six key topics: Tax Administration Product Portfolio, Taxpayer Service Product Portfolio, Tax Governance Based on Law, Tax Administration Transparency, Tax and Fee Payment Services, and Digital Technology Application.
Additionally, it provided a platform for tax authorities, international organizations, and multinational enterprises to engage in face-to-face communication.
The Forum successfully completed and released eight significant outcomes: Tax Administration Product Portfolio (Version 1.0), Taxpayer Service Product Portfolio (Version 1.0), Upgrading of the BRITACOM Tax Policy Library, Optimization of BRITACEG Online Courses, Hungary Assuming Full Membership of the BRITACOM, Video of Theme Day Events, Annual Report of the BRITACOM (2025), and Joint Statement of the 6th BRITACOF.
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is a key hub for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with vibrant economic activity and a unique "one country, two systems, three legal jurisdictions" framework. This forum also serves as an opportunity for the GBA to create a more stable, transparent, and predictable tax environment for BRI economic cooperation.
It was announced that the Directorate General of Taxes of Indonesia will host the 7th BRITACOF in 2026.
Reporter | Dai Bosi
Photo | BRITACOF
Editor | Hu Nan, James Campion, Shen He
