Introduction
CRS as a "successor" to FATCA
How Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) works
Driving principle: reporting foreign tax residents to their tax administrations
Initiating a CRS Implementation Project
Implementation roadmap
Assembling and training the CRS project team
Outlining CRS procedures
Modifying contractual terms and agreements
Setting up classification and reporting systems
Achieving data collection readiness
Registering with local authorities
Technical Aspects of Compliance
Back office and IT requirements
Data collection and exchange
Overview of XML Document Formats Used in CRS
Viewing .xsd and .xml files
CRS elements and attribute names
Other terminology
Converting Non-XML Files to XML Format
Converting MS Excel data to XML data
Converting other formats to XML
Working with CRS XML Schema
FATCA XML schema as a blueprint for the CRS reporting schema
Structure of CRS XML Schema
Validation elements for automated validation checks
Information required in data elements
Correcting data items to allow for automatic processing
Locating Required Information in CRS XML Schema
Financial data that needs to be reported
Locating the data elements
Working with CRS Status Message XML Schema
Structure of CRS Status Message XML Schema
Validating CRS XML Schema
Processing file errors (fundamental errors)
Processing record errors (data quality errors)
Reporting errors
Customizing the Standard Reporting Schema
Tailoring to local reporting requirements
How CRS Information is Exchanged
Sample sequence of exchanges between jurisdictions
Preparing and sending a request
Receiving and checking a request
Gathering the requested information
Replying to the request
Providing feedback
Approaches to Filing
Manual vs automated processes for CRS reporting
Self-developed CRS reporting systems
External packages that integrate with organisation's systems
Online solutions for CRS reporting
Outsourcing CRS reporting
Communication with Clients and Tax Administrations
Reporting what data has been transmitted to the authorities
Addressing Technical and Operational Challenges
Leveraging Resources
Project managers and tax and compliance experts
Previous FATCA implementation projects
Documented procedures
Technical systems
Advanced Topics
Crafting sample CRS XML files by hand (for technical teams)
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