International Conference on the Shadow Economy and Taxation

International Conference on the
Shadow Economy and Taxation
Bucharest, Romania
22-24 April 2015
Conference Co-Chair
Liz Allen, ITIC Program Advisor, served for over 35
years in HM Revenue and Customs. She is an expert
on all aspects of indirect tax administration policy,
including development of anti-illicit trade strategies,
reviews of tax policy and implementation of new tax
structures.
Expert Speakers
Romanian National Customs
Authority
Interpol
World Customs Organization
Private-Sector Executives
Europol
Participating Governments
Romanian Police
Senior treasury, revenue authority, customs
officials, and other key decision makers will
be invited from:
U.S. State Department
Agenda Topics
• The Shadow Economy – Nature and Extent
• Illicit Trade – Findings of the OECD Task Force
• The Impact of the Shadow Economy on Industry, Commerce
and Economic Development
• Case Studies in Tackling Illegal Trade
• The Work of Interpol and Europol in Tackling Illegal Trade and
Money Laundering
• Broadening the Tax Base and Reducing the Informal Economy
through Presumptive Taxation
• The Use of Investigative Techniques in Tackling Illegal Trade
and Money Laundering
• The Work of the World Customs Organization in Tackling IPR
Fraud
Romania
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Belarus
Russia
Kazakhstan
Georgia
Ukraine
Moldova
Bulgaria
Turkey
Germany
Hungary
Poland
More Information
The conference is jointly organized by the
International Tax and Investment Center and
Euromonitor Business Consulting Services.
Conference registration is now open. For
updated information, please visit ITIC’s
website or contact ITIC Washington at
bucharest@iticnet.org.
• Comprehensive Anti-Illegal Trade Strategy for Excise Goods
Venue
• Can Technology Help?
Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest
1-3 Episcopiei St., District 1, Bucharest
• Improving International Cooperation in Tackling Illegal Trade
Visit the hotel’s website for more information.