Digital Economy Compliance-DEC

 

Modernization and Cooperation for the Taxation Challenges in the Digital Economy

 

DEC System (Digital Economy Compliance)

CIAT’s technological solution for a public good to address the challenges of the digital economy

 

Main advantages of DEC:

• Highly customizable to adapt to the specific characteristics and regulations of each jurisdiction.
• Free for tax administrations that implement it.
• Tested and operational: installed in seven tax administrations internationally.

 

 

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What is the DEC System?

A Strategic Platform for Tax Administrations

Main objective:To provide an effective tool for managing the taxation of companies without physical representation in the jurisdiction.

Simplified Process: Designed to facilitate registration, tax returns, and tax payments by foreign digital providers.

International Cooperation: The development involved the collaboration of experts from various jurisdictions.

Global Reach: The model has proven its effectiveness with adoption in countries across the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and a new multi-jurisdiction version is under development for Oceania.

Benefits of Taxing the Digital Economy

Taxing the digital economy is a complex issue, but it has several key benefits that seek to adapt traditional tax systems to modern business models:

Level Playing Field: Seeks to level the fiscal playing field between multinational digital companies (which can often minimize their taxes in certain jurisdictions by taking advantage of their lack of physical presence) and traditional or local companies, which do have a physical presence and are subject to local tax rules.

Fair Taxation: Allows countries to tax a portion of the profits or revenues generated in their territory, even if the company does not have a traditional “physical presence.” This is based on the principle that value is created where the users and the market are located.

In summary, the main objective is to ensure that taxation keeps pace with value creation in the digital economy, promoting fairness, revenue adequacy, and the modernization of tax systems.

Legislation

The Essential Synergy between Technology and Legislation

The implementation of tools such as the DEC depends on the prior approval of specific legislation.

 

The effectiveness of the technological solution is intrinsically linked to the existence of a legal basis that supports it.

 

The implementation of tools such as the DEC depends on the prior approval of specific legislation.

System Structure and Modules

Visual Flow Diagram

Main Modules and Functionalities:

The DEC V2 system consists of interconnected modules that manage the entire taxpayer compliance cycle. The key components are:

Taxpayer Registration: Initial process of registration and document verification.

Tax Return: Submission of tax returns.

Payment Return: Registration and submission of payment information.

Amendment: Module for correcting or altering submitted returns.

Documentation and Resources
Links to Manuals and Demonstration Videos

Manuals and Guides:

Quick Guide V2:
Español (ES): https://biblioteca.ciat.org/opac/book/5826
Inglés (EN):https://biblioteca.ciat.org/opac/book/5827
Administrator Manual V2:
Español (ES): https://biblioteca.ciat.org/opac/book/5823
Inglés (EN): https://biblioteca.ciat.org/opac/book/5824
Taxpayer Manual V2:
Español (ES): https://biblioteca.ciat.org/opac/book/5790
Inglés (EN): https://biblioteca.ciat.org/opac/book/5825
Handbook:
Español (ES): https://biblioteca.ciat.org/opac/book/5826
Inglés (EN): https://biblioteca.ciat.org/opac/book/5827
Demonstration Videos:
Register: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2MAQf36-6M
Declaration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsSXQRc5eTI
Administration : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJKco5WNxww
Control (Control): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6m4fEC7RNc&t=89s

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Contact

Email: DEC@ciat.org

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