Antigua Government Opens Dialogue with the OECD (IIIA)

On August 26, 1999, the media reported that Antigua and Barbuda have opened a dialogue with officials of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on the “harmful tax competition” issue. Ron Sanders, High Commissioner in London, maintained that, notwithstanding the opening of a dialogue with the OECD, his government is not acknowledging any OECD authority either to compile a list of tax havens or to determine the tax regimes of other countries. Sanders characterized the dialogue as attempting to ascertain the OECD position and goals. Antigua and Barbuda will have formal consultations with the OECD in early October when Antigua will argue forcefully against OECD unilateral action...[more]