Taxation
The Taxation topic area covers the international tax law framework and international tax standards (level playing field on taxation), the national and international tax law of the four German-speaking countries (Liechtenstein, Austria, Switzerland, Germany), as well as other jurisdictions worldwide (Hong Kong, China, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, the United Kingdom, UAE, USA). It also focuses on international tax cooperation topics arising from double taxation treaties, information exchange agreements and other tax conventions.
Furthermore, the area addresses international tax planning relating to corporations, private individuals (UHNWIs), private and charitable wealth structures, family offices, as well as financial instruments, fintech, blockchain and crypto-assets. Issues related to tax reporting, tax compliance and wealth tax management are also discussed. Overall, the various professional education offerings provide fundamental and advanced knowledge for tax practice. They enable solution-oriented engagement with key questions of national and international tax law as well as international tax planning.
Programmes
LL.M. in International Taxation
Tax matters in the international context are becoming increasingly complex. The Executive Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Taxation offers a part-time professional education programme with a focus on national and international tax law, tax treaties and standards, as well as international tax planning and tax compliance and reporting.
The programme places particular emphasis on the taxation of companies, private individuals (UHNWI), asset structures (foundations, establishments, trusts, funds), family offices, life insurance solutions and financial instruments, as well as fintech, blockchain and crypto.
In addition to an in-depth insight into the tax systems of Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, as well as further countries such as Luxembourg, the United Kingdom (UK), Spain, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, China, the United States, Singapore and Hong Kong (China), the programme provides extensive knowledge of the cross-border taxation of natural and legal persons in connection with international business relations, global assets and international asset structures – taught interactively through numerous case studies.
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in National and International Tax Law
The part-time Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in National and International Tax Law imparts core knowledge of national, international and European tax law, international tax treaties, and international tax planning concerning private individuals (UHNWIs), wealth structures, family offices, companies, life insurance and financial instruments – all in a practical and introductory manner. Following the four-country approach, the programme covers the tax laws of the four German-speaking countries (Liechtenstein, Austria, Switzerland, Germany), the EU and the EEA, as well as existing double taxation treaties, information exchange agreements and other tax treaties between these states.
Through numerous case examples and case studies, the various topics of national and international tax law, the application of international tax treaties and international tax planning are illustrated and deepened.
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