A Primeron Mineral Taxation

Author/Editor:

Thomas Baunsgaard

Publication Date:

September 1, 2001

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The paper discusses options available to tax mineral extraction projects particularly in developing countries. A desirable government share of the economic rent generated from mineral extraction can be achieved through different tax and non-tax instruments. This gives some room to design a fiscal regime that will be attractive to investors while providing the government with a fair share of the economic rent. However, achieving this will require a careful assessment of the appropriate distribution of risk and reward between the investor and the government. Moreover, there is growing pressure on countries to provide increasingly lenient fiscal terms so as to remain competitive as global investment destinations.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2001/139

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

September 1, 2001

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451856040/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA1392001

Pages:

35

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