Corporate taxation is a very important part of doing business. Certainly, in the current day and age, tax authorities are becoming more and more aggressive. Taxes are the prime source of income for States. It is therefore not surprising that States look at (corporate) taxation to lower the budget deficit.
In this masterclass, we will look at the international corporate tax system (tax treaties), transfer pricing and to a lesser extent value added taxes (indirect taxes). All issues from the perspective of the multinational enterprise (MNE) will be discussed.
Masterclass highlights:
- The introduction to the world of taxation. How are international enterprises (IE) taxed? Do IE pay their fair share of taxes? IE are attacked in the press on their tax efficient set-up, but is this fair? There is a high reputational risk regarding taxes nowadays. This might trigger companies to change their tax policies.
- The focus on VAT and discussion of the basic system and concepts. IE have companies established in many different countries. This will trigger international tax consequences which will be discussed and explained.
- The introduction to transfer pricing. Technical transfer pricing issues will be explained, like the different transfer pricing methods, but also practical issues like documentation and the role of benchmarking.
- Discussion on how employees can impact the setup of an IE?
- Discussion of the different tax business models that are being used in practice. Principal models, limited risk setups, branch structures.
- Learn from the specialists and lecturers of this Masterclass, Dr. Arthur Pleijsier and his team.
Who should attend?
- CFO’s/finance Managers/directors
- Financial advisors
- (Investment) bankers
- Accountants in business/auditors
- CEO’s/business executives/managers
- Entrepreneurs
Why is this masterclass valuable?
- To teach participants the basic concepts of international taxation.
- Create tax awareness: understanding risk and opportunities.
- Learn to understand the international tax dimension attached to many elements of the day-to-day business of IE.
- After this masterclass, you should be able to better understand the tax consultant and the in-house tax colleagues.
- Recognize possible tax implications in an early stage.
Practical details:
- Dates:
- Day 1: Thursday 20/3/2025 from 4.00 PM to 7.00 PM
- Day 2: Friday 21/3/2025 from 8.30 AM to 7.00 PM
- Day 3: Saturday 22/3/2025 from 8.30 AM to 7.00 PM
- Fee includes dinner on Friday evening. Fee does not include lodging.
- Language: English.
- Location: Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics.
- PE points: 21.
- Tuition fee per person: €1,895.
- There is a discount for UMIO/Maastricht University students and alumni.
- There is a limited number of places for this masterclass!