Introduction

As businesses expand globally, understanding international taxation is crucial to managing compliance, optimizing tax liabilities, and minimizing risks. Tax professionals must navigate complex regulations, including cross-border transactions, transfer pricing, tax treaties, and digital taxation.

This 5-day intensive bootcamp provides participants with a deep dive into international tax frameworks, practical strategies, and regulatory challenges. The course covers key concepts such as BEPS, VAT/GST, withholding tax, and corporate structuring, equipping professionals with the knowledge to operate in a globally integrated tax environment.

Course Objectives

By the end of this bootcamp, participants will be able to:

• Understand international tax principles, treaties, and compliance obligations.
• Manage cross-border taxation, withholding taxes, and foreign tax credits.
• Apply transfer pricing strategies and ensure BEPS compliance.
• Navigate VAT, GST, and digital tax regulations across jurisdictions.
• Implement tax-efficient corporate structures for multinational businesses.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Tax professionals and corporate tax managers
• CPAs, Enrolled Agents (EAs), and finance professionals
• Multinational business owners and CFOs
• Compliance officers and legal advisors
• Government tax regulators and policymakers

No prior international tax experience is required, but familiarity with basic corporate taxation is recommended.

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of International Taxation

• Key concepts in global taxation and jurisdictional rules
• Worldwide vs. territorial tax systems
• Double taxation and how to avoid it
• The role of tax treaties and double tax agreements (DTAs)
• Residency rules and permanent establishment (PE) risk

Case Study: Analyzing tax treaties between two jurisdictions to reduce withholding tax

Day 2: Cross-Border Transactions & Withholding Tax

• Tax implications of cross-border payments (dividends, interest, royalties)
• Withholding tax rates and treaty benefits
• Managing foreign tax credits and tax equalization strategies
• Compliance requirements for multinational corporations
• Transfer pricing fundamentals and intercompany transactions

Workshop: Structuring a tax-efficient cross-border investment strategy

Day 3: Transfer Pricing & BEPS Compliance

• OECD’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) action plan
• Transfer pricing documentation and reporting requirements
• Arm’s-length principle and comparability analysis
• Managing country-by-country reporting (CbCR)
• Risk mitigation strategies for multinational groups

Case Study: Designing a compliant transfer pricing policy for an international business

Day 4: VAT, GST, and Digital Taxation

• VAT/GST frameworks in the EU, Asia, and Latin America
• Reverse charge mechanisms and indirect tax compliance
• Digital services tax (DST) and its impact on global businesses
• E-commerce taxation and compliance challenges
• Taxation of remote work and cross-border services

Workshop: Developing a VAT compliance strategy for a multinational e-commerce company

Day 5: Corporate Structuring, M&A, and International Tax Risk Management

• Tax-efficient corporate structuring for global businesses
• Holding companies, offshore entities, and tax havens
• Tax considerations in mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings
• International tax audits and dispute resolution mechanisms
• Future trends in global taxation (BEPS 2.0, AI-driven tax audits)

Capstone Exercise: Creating an international tax strategy for a global expansion plan

Conclusion & Certification

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Certification in International Taxation, demonstrating their expertise in managing global tax compliance and strategy.

Program Benefits

• Expert-Led Training – Learn from top international tax professionals.
• Hands-On Learning – Real-world case studies and practical simulations.
• Global Compliance Confidence – Stay updated on BEPS, transfer pricing, and VAT laws.
• Strategic Tax Planning – Develop effective international tax strategies.
• Future-Proof Knowledge – Understand emerging trends in global tax enforcement.