Within the framework of the existing cooperation program between “International Tax Compact” and CIAT, technical assistance was provided to SUNAT of Peru on June 5 to 7, 2013, regarding the necessary legal, administrative and operational issues involved in an effective tax information exchange. The working team members were the Head of the Central Information Unit of Spain’s AEAT, the Head of the Italian Mission (Guardia di Finanza) before CIAT, officials from various areas of SUNAT and the CIAT Director of International Cooperation and Taxation.

SUNAT Superintendent, Mrs. Tania Quispe, made the opening statement. On several occasions she has stressed the importance of this practice for strengthening the control of globalized taxpayers and improving the levels of transparency and cooperation in Peru.

As a result of the event, areas for improvement were identified, along with the needs and possible actions and strategies to be followed for achieving the best international standards in this area.

SUNAT Superintendent, Mrs. Tania Quispe, welcomes the participants.