Tax and transparency
BHP has a long-standing commitment to transparency.
We have disclosed details of our tax and royalty payments for more than 20 years and we have continually updated and expanded our disclosures. We recognise taxes and royalties are important sources of government revenue and are central to the fiscal policy and macroeconomic stability of countries. Paying the right amount of taxes and royalties enables governments to finance and deliver on their development plans for the benefit of the broader community to promote sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and reduce poverty and inequality within and among countries.
We believe companies should pay their fair share of tax and countries should have taxing rights commensurate with value created in those countries. We also believe it is important that a country’s tax policy settings remain stable to provide businesses with the certainty needed to invest and continue to operate and support the communities in the countries where they operate.
Economic Contribution Report 2025
Our Economic Contribution Report discloses our total economic contribution for FY2025, globally and in the key jurisdictions we operate, and includes additional information:
- Our payments to governments by country and level of government and by project
- Our approach to transparency
- Our contribution to the development of tax policy
- Our approach to tax governance and risk management
- Our approach to compliance
- Our approach to stakeholder engagement.
Our total economic contribution was US$46.8bn
BHP's tax principles and strategy
Our approach to tax is underpinned by Our Charter and Our Code, and is embodied in our Tax Principles.
Learn more about BHP's Tax Principles and BHP's Tax Strategy.
Contribution reports
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BHP Billiton Plc - Economic Contribution and Payments to Governments Report 2016pdf
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BHP Billiton Plc - Economic Contribution and Payments to Governments Report Extract 2016pdf
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BHP Billiton Canada Inc. ESTMA Cover Page 2016pdf
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Rio Algom Limited ESTMA Cover Page 2016pdf
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BHP ATO Corporate Transparency Disclosure FY16pdf