IBFD supports governments and tax administrations around the world with technical assistance for their tax reform process.

It covers a wide range of policy, legislative and administrative issues helping government organizations to comply with international standards in an effective and efficient way.

Government Consultancy Services

Its main services include the following:

1. Developing tax policy

Researching and proposing different tax scenarios and their impact on the economy

Developing tax policy frameworks in accordance with good governance

Bringing tax reforms in line with international trends

2. Drafting legislation

Adjusting legislation to international standards

Analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the tax laws and testing their implementation

Bringing tax measures in line with domestic legal acts

3. Capacity building

Developing institutional settings

Developing workable organizational structures

Assisting in the reorganization of processes in order to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

4. Training of staff

Providing courses, tailor-made to the needs of the clients

Standard tax training through IBFD's International Tax Academy

Organizing study visits for various ministries and revenue administrations.

Qualities of IBFD's government consultancy services

1. Global tax expertise:

IBFD has access to a wealth of resources on international trends, practices and leading concepts.

2. Independent:

IBFD is an independent not-for-profit organization that does not engage in private sector advisory work

3. Demand-driven:

Each project is exclusively tailored to client requirements and their specific and unique needs.

4. International partnerships:
IBFD maintains permanent and ad hoc relationships with firms, providing complementary services for multidisciplinary projects.

5. Sustainable:

They advocate local and/or regional ownership and are devoted to a full transfer of know-how.