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Foundations of International Taxation
Undergraduate | CUR-BLW31 | 2021
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Run the numbers on common taxation frameworks and look to selected countries for examples. Study up on tax treaties. Cast a spotlight on ways governments work to prevent tax avoidance. Examine tax law from national and international perspectives.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- 13 weeks weeks
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Foundations of International Taxation
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- analyse and evaluate a common taxation structure
- examine the main provisions contained in a typical double tax agreement based on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Model Treaty as they affect individuals income, investment, companies and business operations
- scrutinise anti-avoidance mechanisms employed by governments to combat international tax avoidance,
- analyse the different business structures and financing structures in order to set up a foreign enterprise
- explain how profit reduction techniques and tax treaties can be used in international tax planning.
- Introduction to international taxation
- Income Tax Systems and Individuals
- Corporate Tax Systems and Companies - Consumption Taxes
- Wealth Tax and Tax Administration
- Residency and Source and DTAs-Individual
- International Business
- Relief from Double Tax & Administrative Provisions
- Special Rules to combat tax avoidance
This subject explores taxation structures of selected countries and studies the impact of double tax treaties, international tax avoidance practices and international tax planning when conducting an international business.
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- Assignment 1 - letter of advice (20%)
- Assignment 2 - research essay (30%)
- Take home exam - non invigilated (50%)
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Entry requirements
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
and one of
CUR-BLW14-Business Law (no longer available)
- USA-BLW17-Business Law
- CUR-BLW100-Markets and Legal Frameworks
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Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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