International Fiscal Association (IFA) is a leading non-government international organization dealing with
tax matters since 1938. Its members comprise of corporate, tax professionals, Government officials and
academicians and it is a unique forum to discuss international tax issues. IFA is headquartered in the Netherlands
and has over 12,000 members worldwide, from 95 countries, with 46 National Branches.
IFA is engaged in the study of international laws and policy through scientific research, holding of annual
Congress, publications of its cahiers and other materials and co-operation with other like-minded organizations.
IFA Congresses are attended by judges of the Supreme Court of different countries, senior Government
officials, jurists, academicians, tax professionals, etc. The recommendations of IFA Congress are respected by
Governments the world over.
The India branch of IFA was established in 1983 and has over 650 members. The IFA India branch includes as its
members the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, the Authority for
Advance Rulings and the Reserve Bank of India. Representatives from public and private sector undertakings
and eminent tax professionals and executives are also part of IFA India branch.
www.ifa.nl