Tax certainty—the predictability and stability of tax rules—is a critical factor in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), as it shapes investors’ expectations for returns and long-term engagement. This is underscored by a recent ECLAC report on FDI in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), as well as 2024 PwC Pulse Survey, where 61% of tax leaders identified complexity or … [Read more...] about Boosting Investor Confidence Through Tax Certainty in Latin America and the Caribbean
Erivaldo Alfredo Gomes
Erivaldo Alfredo Gomes has over 26 years of experience in International Economics, Finance for Development, Public Policies, Climate Action, International Taxation, Sustainable Development, Foreign Direct Investment, and Trade. A Brazilian national, Mr. Gomes currently works as a consultant at the IDB on International Taxation and Sustainable Development, Prior to joining the IDB, Mr Gomes was Executive Director and Budget Committee Chair at The World Bank (WBG) and Member of the Global Infrastructure Facility (GIF) Governing Council. Before working at WBG, he served as the Secretary for International Economic Affairs at the Ministry of the Economy of Brazil, where he was responsible for international economic and financial cooperation across various forums, including the G20, IMF, multilateral development banks, OECD, BRICS, and Mercosur. Mr. Gomes has also held key positions representing Brazil's interests in other international financial institutions, including NDB, CAF, Fonplata, AfDB, and CDB. His academic background includes an MBA in International Trade, a Postgraduate Course in International Relations, a Specialization Course in Public Policy and Government Administration, and a Specialization Course in Economic Policymaking. Additionally, he is an alumnus of the US State Department International Leadership Visitors Program (IVLP) in Global Economy.
The Global Minimum Tax is a Game Changer: Learn About the Main Tax Policy Trade-offs
The creation of a global minimum tax on the profits of multinational corporations will ensure that, for the first time in history, there is a tax that applies equally in all countries. This is a game changer for international taxation because it will force multinational corporations to pay a minimum level of tax, regardless of where they are headquartered or operate. In … [Read more...] about The Global Minimum Tax is a Game Changer: Learn About the Main Tax Policy Trade-offs