The fiscal regime is a significant lever in driving and attracting investment into the UK North Sea. The basin has a bespoke fiscal regime, which in the past has been flexed by governments in place to maximise the Exchequer’s tax take from this national resource. Previous adverse fiscal changes often were to the detriment of the long-term outlook for and investment into the basin. More recently the engagement with key government authorities is more collaborative and inclusive, leading to better decision making on the fiscal front.
The Fiscal Policy Forum is a key tool to members of OEUK to drive the evidence-based development of fiscal policies and sustain much needed fiscal stability. It achieves this through:
- Leading and stimulating collective action to sustain and, where identified improve, a globally competitive fiscal regime that is able to attract and drive investment across the industry;
- Developing and securing fiscal policies that encourage MER UK through the full economics life cycle;
- Sharing and providing insight to assist members to manage collective fiscal risk, promote industry values and create opportunities; and
- Facilitating coherent engagement with government authorities to drive the policy agenda and provide evidence-based facts.