Global forum on transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes peer reviews : Cook Islands 2012 : phase 1.

Description

This report summarises the legal and regulatory framework for transparency and exchange of information in Cook Islands as at April 2012. About the Global Forum -- Executive Summary -- Introduction -- -Information and methodology used for the peer review of Cook Islands -- Overview of Cook Islands -- Recent developments -- Compliance with the Standards -- -A. Availability of Information -- Overview -- A.1. Ownership and identity information -- A.2. Accounting records -- A.3. Banking information -- B. Access to Information -- Overview -- B.1. Competent Authority's ability to obtain and provide information -- B.2. Notification requirements and rights and safeguards -- C. Exchanging Information -- Overview -- C.1. Exchange of information mechanisms -- C.2. Exchange of information mechanisms with all relevant partners -- C.3. Confidentiality -- C.4. Rights and safeguards of taxpayers and third parties -- C.5. Timeliness of responses to requests for information -- Summary of Determinations and Factors Underlying Recommendations -- Annex 1: Jurisdiction's Response to the Review Report -- Annex 2: List of All Exchange-of-Information Mechanisms -- Annex 3: List of all Laws, Regulations and Other Material Received -- Annex 4: Overview of Laws and Other Relevant Factors for Exchange of Information.