Blue J, a leader in generative AI tax research, and IBFD, the global authority on cross-border taxation, have announced a strategic partnership to deliver an AI-powered platform for instant international tax research. This collaboration, launched on September 3, 2025, targets tax teams in the US, Canada, and UK, addressing the complexities of global tax regulations.
Blue J and IBFD unveil AI-driven tax research platform for 220+ jurisdictions.
Platform simplifies OECD BEPS 2.0, Pillar Two, and digital economy compliance.
Natural language queries deliver answers with citations in seconds.
Beta launch in late 2025, full rollout in Q1 2026 for US, Canada, UK.
Partnership enhances compliance, risk assessment, and transfer pricing analysis.
Blue J reports doubled revenue and customers in 2025, post-$122M funding.
The partnership integrates IBFD’s extensive content, covering over 220 jurisdictions, with Blue J’s conversational AI platform. This enables tax professionals to quickly evaluate permanent establishment (PE) risks, ensure compliance with global minimum tax rules, and compare transfer pricing across jurisdictions. The platform’s natural language processing allows users to input queries and receive authoritative answers, complete with citations from treaties, case law, and regulatory guidance, in seconds.
International tax landscapes have grown increasingly complex with OECD BEPS 2.0, Pillar Two, and digital economy rules. “Our clients operate in a world where international tax complexity is accelerating, and they need not just answers, but clarity and confidence in real time,” said Benjamin Alarie, CEO and co-founder of Blue J. The AI platform streamlines compliance workflows, enabling tax teams to advise multinational clients efficiently and with precision.
The integration of IBFD’s expertise with Blue J’s AI technology marks a significant advancement in tax research. Jan Maarten Slagter, CEO of IBFD, stated, “Activating IBFD’s expertise through Blue J’s proven AI platform represents a significant milestone for international tax, aligning with our mission of sharing tax knowledge across the world.” This partnership empowers tax leaders to navigate global digital transformation with actionable insights.
Vicki Heard, Group Head of Tax and Legal Services at KPMG UK and Switzerland, highlighted the platform’s impact, saying, “Using Blue J’s AI platform, our teams will be able to instantly access reliable answers on complex matters, complete with citations from the sources to back them up and links to IBFD’s Tax Research Platform.” This capability ensures faster, verifiable guidance for clients, enhancing trust and efficiency.
On October 6, 2025, IBFD’s Dialogue sessions at IFA 2025 will feature a 90-minute panel with Benjamin Alarie and Tjerk de Greef, IBFD’s Director of Tech & Data, discussing generative AI’s role in the tax profession. The session will explore open vs. closed source AI and practical applications, further showcasing the partnership’s impact.
Set for beta launch in late 2025 and general availability in Q1 2026, this platform positions Blue J and IBFD as leaders in AI-driven tax solutions, meeting the growing demand for speed, accuracy, and reliability in cross-border tax research.
Founded in 2015, Blue J delivers generative AI tax research to over 2,800 organizations, including Big Four firms and Fortune 100 companies. Blue J’s conversational platform and curated source library enable fast, confident answers to the world’s toughest tax questions.
IBFD is the leading international provider of cross-border tax expertise. An independent, non-profit foundation, IBFD has a long-standing history in supporting and contributing to tax research and academic activities. IBFD utilizes a global network of tax experts to serve Fortune 500 companies, governments, universities, international consultancy firms and tax advisors. IBFD’s core business is research, publishing (online and print) and education in international taxation. All IBFD products are accessible through IBFD’s Tax Research Platform, the powerful online engine behind efficient tax information and research. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Amsterdam, IBFD also has a local presence in important markets such as North America, Asia and China.
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