Kilka uwag na temat opodatkowania wydobycia kopalin w wybranych krajach
Several remarks on taxation of minerals’ extraction in selected countries

Summary/Abstract: The article gives a brief overview of extractive taxes within the fiscal systems of selected countries. Firstly, the notion of “resource rent” is explained as well as systems of the cooperation between the state owning the mineral resources and entrepreneurs extracting them are presented (i.e. concessionary and contractual system). Next, a brief description of the most common levies imposed on the extractive activities is made, along with their classification according to various criteria. Then, fiscal instruments applied in the extractive sector in Australia, Norway, Canada and Mexico are presented (mainly regarding hydrocarbons, i.e. crude oil and natural gas).

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