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IBFD Library and Information Centre

The largest collection of international tax publications in the world

IBFD Library and Information Centre is widely regarded as the world's leading resource facility in the field of international and comparative taxation. The extensive collection, which covers almost every country in the world, comprises approximately 17,000 books and subscriptions to over 500 journals, official gazettes, loose-leaf services, CD-ROMs and online databases as well 7,000 law texts and official documents from countries all over the world. IBFD collection spans more than a century of highly pertinent primary and secondary source materials many of which are available in their original languages.

Consult our catalogue for free

Our online catalogue gives everyone free access to browse through the extensive collection of the Library and Information Centre's extensive collection. Click here to visit the catalogue.

Copies of documents

Although our publications may not be loaned externally, for many publications it is possible for us to provide you with copies of relevant chapters or articles either in print or electronically. Click here for our price list.

IBFD Library TaxFeeds

This email service informs you on a regular basis about articles, books, legislation and other publications on specific topics the moment they have been added to the collection of IBFD Library. A 1-month free trial is available for this service.   Further information...

Visits for research purposes

The Library and Information Centre may be visited for research purposes. You can benefit from the new state-of-the-art multimedia facilities located in IBFD office building. A very large reading room and 12 work units are available each of which is equipped with a PC.


The Library staff will assist you if you need help in finding literature or information on how to use the available databases, the PCs or any other services and products. Students and researchers may use the Library facilities for a longer period of time. These services are free of charge. It is, however, advisable to book early to ensure the availability of a work unit.

Trained information specialists

Trained information specialists are ready to help you find an answer to your queries either by telephone or in person. If the information specialists do not have the answer themselves, they are supported by an international team of experts in international and comparative tax law who very likely will.

Opening Hours
The opening hours of IBFD Library and Information Centre are:
Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00 hrs

Please contact the Centre for information or reservations.
Contact Us

Laura Roest
Head Library

Postal Address:
P.O. Box 20237
1000 HE Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Tel: +31-20-554 0188
Fax: +31-20-623 2504

E-mail: Library

Address:
H.J.E. Wenckebachweg 210
1096 AS Amsterdam
The Netherlands

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