The Base Erosion and Profit Shifting ('BEPS') Action Plan originated from a need to address aggressive tax planning. The release by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) of the first 7 proposals of the 15-point action plan on 16 September 2014 is considered to be a milestone in the attempts to prevent the artificial shifting of profits through inter-company charges, the transfer of patent licencing rights and similar practises. This article considers these proposals.