BEPS | Tax Base Erosion and Profit Shifting in Mining

Tax base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) in mining undercuts government revenues and threatens sustainable development.

This program enables resource-rich countries to capture their fair share of financial benefits from the mining sector.

Does your country need technical assistance on BEPS in mining? Contact us today.

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We work to:

Support government officials and other stakeholders to better understand mining tax law and address gaps in existing national and international tax rules to maximize revenues from mining to promote sustainable development.

Increase stakeholders’ capacity to detect and mitigate BEPS risks and practices in mining through training and advisory services.

Promote good governance in mining tax policy and administration.

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Capacity Building

Our local and international experts offer technical assistance and relevant training.

Qualified lawyers and fiscal specialists advise governments on drafting and implementing tax law relating to mining, including concession agreements.

We have partnered with Tax Inspectors Without Borders to share tax audit expertise and skills to developing country tax administrations.

Featured Resources

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Africa | Brochure for 2022-2023 Virtual Training Workshop on International Taxation and the Extractives Sector

Latin America and the Caribbean | Brochure for 2022-2023 Virtual Training Workshop on International Taxation and the Extractives Sector

Protecting the Right to Tax Mining Income: Tax treaty practice in mining countries (EN/FR/ES)

BEPS in Mining Case Study: Boosting Zambia’s revenues from the sale of manganese and copper

Mining Tax Policy Responses to COVID-19 (EN/FR/ES)

Current Topics

This program offers critical analysis, implementation tool kits, capacity building and training focused on key BEPS in mining issues.

Excessive Interest Deductions

When a mining investment is financed through debt, interest payments are tax deductible. When there are no controls on the amount of debt (compared to the amount of equity) or on the interest rates charged, there is a risk companies will allocate high debt and interest levels to the host country to pay less tax.

International Tax Treaties

International tax treaties allocate where assets and income are taxed. We focus on how tax treaties impact the mining sector specifically and how resource-rich developing countries, in particular, should approach critical elements of such treaties.

Mineral Pricing

Government revenue from mining depends on mineral products being priced and measured accurately. We look at how governments can assess the value of what is mined in their countries and thus obtain the proper revenues.

Offshore Transfer of Mining Assets

When mining assets are sold through the sale of companies in jurisdictions other than where the assets are located, the mining country risks the loss of significant income that could have been taxed as capital gains.

Tax Incentives

While tax incentives could encourage the growth in the sector, they may also lead to large revenue losses for governments. It is important to understand when incentives are appropriate, what types may be most beneficial and how companies are likely to respond to any incentives.

Taxing the Digital Economy: Implications for Mining

Motivated by the challenges of taxing the global digital economy, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework’s more than 135 member countries are considering shifting some taxing rights into the market or destination country which could critically affect tax revenue for mining nations.

Transfer Pricing

Transfer mispricing can occur when goods or services are sold at non-market prices between affiliates in a multinational company in order to allocate profits to a lower tax jurisdiction.

Other Topics

IGF guidance is forthcoming on fiscal stabilization, hedging, metals streaming, and ring fencing.

“The training on transfer pricing risk assessment in the mining sector was very useful and practical, reflecting actual issues encountered by auditors.”