The OECD Anti-Bribery Convention does not view small "facilitation" payments that are not made to "obtain or retain business" as an offense.

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The OECD Anti-Bribery Convention provides an exception for small facilitation payments or "grease payments" that are made to expedite routine government actions, such as customs clearance or obtaining permits, and do not involve obtaining or retaining business. Therefore, such payments are not considered an offense under the convention.

The OECD Anti-Bribery Convention Does Not View Small "Facilitation" Payments