The association pursues the following purpose: promoting mutual understanding among its members and sharing knowledge about legal and tax systems, the practice of tax law, and areas of legal activity; disseminating knowledge about tax law and legal regulations in member countries through publications, seminars, and other events and means, as well as promoting and supporting tax research in areas relevant to members or potential or current clients; offering support among members to provide professional services to their respective clients in international tax law and related tax matters; promoting the exchange of information through the use of the internet, e-mails, and other forms of electronic communication.