Association of Tax Authorities of Islamic Countries
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| Abbreviation | ATAIC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 15 October 2003 |
| Founded at | Putrajaya, Malaysia[1] |
| Type | Intergovernmental organization |
| Legal status | foundation |
| Purpose | Islamic taxes, zakat |
| Location |
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| Fields | Economic development and administration |
| Members | 30 member states |
Official language | Arabic, English, French |
Secretary General | Mohamed Ali Mustafa Sharafeldin[1] |
Main organ | Organisation of Islamic Cooperation |
The Association of Tax Authorities of Islamic Countries (ATAIC; French: Association des autorités fiscales des pays islamiques; Arabic: رابطة السلطات الضريبية للدول الإسلامية) is an intergovernmental organization and one of the 17 affiliated organs of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Founded in 2003 by the eleven Islamic countries including Pakistan, it is focused on improving and maintaining Islamic taxes, including zakat policies for rapid economic development in the member states.[2] It also serves as a forum of discussion and research institute for the matters associated with the Islamic taxation system.
Headquartered in Khartoum, Sudan, it plays a central role in administration and legislation for the promotion of tax and zakat for economic development and mutual cooperation in the member states. The ATAIC conducts annual seminars, workshops and training courses for gathering tax information needed for analysing and disseminating tax and zakat administration.
