Join the international tax justice Invitation conference in Copenhagen on Tax for Development The Role of European Policy Makers What: This conference brings together European and African policy makers and experts to discuss how Denmark and the EU can take the lead on stopping corporate tax dodging in developing countries. When: 12th of December, 08.30 – 15.00 CET Where: Fællessalen, Christiansborg, Danish Parliament, Copenhagen, Denmark Participants: Danish, European and African policy makers, government officials, CSO representatives, business representatives, tax experts, international development experts, students and others Key words: Harmful tax regimes, spill-over effects, tax avoidance, transparency, country-by-country reporting, secrecy jurisdictions, tax havens, OECD’s action plan on base erosion and profit shifting, role of Danish and European policy makers Language: English In case of any queries, please get in touch with: Troels Boerrild, Policy Advisor, ActionAid Denmark +45 51920324 [email protected] Sign up now on: www.ms.dk/en/taxfordevelopment #taxpaysfor Conference Outline 08:30-09:00 Arrival and registration 09:00-09:15 Opening remarks by Mr. Frans Mikael Jansen, Secretary General, ActionAid Denmark, and Mr. Benny Engelbrecht, Danish Minister for Taxation. 09:15-10:30 Why All the Fuss about Corporate Tax Dodging in Developing Countries? The size and implications of a red hot topic connecting the Global North and South. The role of European policy makers. Speakers: Mr. Pierre Moscovici, Commissioner Designate for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs. (tbc) Mr. Pascal Saint-Amans, Director, Centre for Tax Policy and Administration, OECD. Mr. Henry Malumo, Tax Justice Advocacy Coordinator Africa, ActionAid • Panel debate. Break 10:50-12:30 The Power of Transparency The impact and potential of transparency requirements regarding the tax practices and payments of multinational enterprises. Should Danish and European policy makers make country-by-country reporting and other transparency measures mandatory? Speakers: Mr. Richard Murphy, Director, Tax Research Mr. Pascal Saint-Amans, Director, Centre for Tax Policy and Administration, OECD. Mr. Niels Johannesen, Associate Professor, Copenhagen University Mr. Martin Nielsen, Tax Partner, KPMG ACOR TAX Ms. Tove Maria Ryding, Policy and Advocacy Manager, Tax Justice, Eurodad • Panel debate Lunch 13:15-13:30 Closing the Loopholes Causing Tax Avoidance and Social Dumping How rule-shopping and opaque corporate structures are creating a race to the bottom on tax, safety and labour standards. Making the case for transparency and stronger regulation also in developed countries. • Mr. Lars W. Andersen, Head of Public Affairs, SAS 13:30-14:15 What Danish Policy Makers Can Do to Promote Tax Transparency and Curb Tax Avoidance by Multinational Corporations in Developing Countries Panel debate with Danish Members of Parliament • Ms. Astrid Krag, Rapporteur on Fiscal Affairs, The Social Democratic Party • Ms. Lone Loklindt, Rapporteur on Export, Growth og Development Cooperation, The Danish Social Liberal Party • Mr. Torsten Schack Pedersen, Rapporteur on Fiscal Affairs, The Liberal Party • Mr. Hans Kristian Skibby, Development Cooperation Rapporteur, The Danish People’s Party • Mr. Frank Aaen, Rapporteur on Tax, Finance and Business, The Red-Green Alliance 14:15-14:30 Closing remarks by Mr. Frans Mikael Jansen, Secretary General, ActionAid Denmark 14:30-15:00 Reception The conference is supported by Danida.