Mastering Cross-Border Tax Strategies, Compliance, and Risk Management

Introduction

As businesses expand globally, international tax planning and compliance have become more complex due to cross-border transactions, evolving tax laws, and digital taxation challenges. Understanding OECD, BEPS, and global regulatory frameworks is essential for tax professionals to mitigate risks, optimize tax structures, and ensure compliance with international tax laws.

This 5-day intensive course is designed for corporate tax professionals, CPAs, CFOs, financial strategists, and legal advisors who need to develop tax-efficient global strategies while ensuring compliance with international tax regulations. Participants will explore transfer pricing, foreign tax credits, global minimum tax, and digital economy taxation, gaining practical experience through real-world case studies and scenario analysis.

Course Objectives

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

• Optimize international tax structures to minimize liabilities.
• Ensure compliance with global tax regulations including OECD BEPS, FATCA, and CRS.
• Navigate cross-border taxation, foreign tax credits, and treaty benefits.
• Develop transfer pricing strategies for multinational corporations.
• Manage tax risks in global business operations.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for professionals involved in international tax strategy, compliance, and corporate finance, including:

• Corporate tax managers and CFOs overseeing global tax planning.
• CPAs and tax consultants advising multinational businesses.
• Legal and compliance professionals handling international tax issues.
• Financial analysts and investment strategists managing cross-border taxation.
• Government officials and policymakers working on tax treaties and regulatory frameworks.

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of International Taxation

• Overview of international tax systems: Territorial vs. worldwide taxation.
• Key global tax jurisdictions and their corporate tax structures.
• Double taxation issues and methods to avoid them.
• Permanent establishment (PE) risks and strategies.
• OECD BEPS framework and its impact on global taxation.

Workshop: Comparing international tax structures across major economies.

Day 2: Transfer Pricing and Cross-Border Taxation

• OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines and compliance requirements.
• Transfer pricing methods: CUP, RPM, CPM, TNMM, and profit split.
• Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and documentation.
• Handling tax audits and disputes related to transfer pricing.
• Managing intercompany transactions and cost-sharing agreements.

Case Study: Designing a compliant transfer pricing policy for a multinational corporation.

Day 3: Tax Treaties, Foreign Tax Credits, and Withholding Tax Strategies

• Understanding tax treaties and their impact on cross-border taxation.
• How to claim foreign tax credits and deductions.
• Withholding tax rates on dividends, interest, and royalties.
• Anti-tax avoidance measures: Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) rules.
• Treaty shopping and tax-efficient international business structures.

Scenario Analysis: Structuring a cross-border investment to minimize tax exposure.

Day 4: Compliance with FATCA, CRS, and Digital Taxation Laws

• FATCA and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) compliance requirements.
• International tax compliance risks and reporting obligations.
• OECD’s Pillar One & Pillar Two and the global minimum tax.
• Digital economy taxation and e-commerce tax rules.
• VAT/GST implications for international digital transactions.

Mock Audit Exercise: Assessing international tax compliance for a digital business.

Day 5: Tax Risk Management, AI, and Future Trends

• AI-driven tax compliance and automation tools.
• Global tax risk management strategies.
• Green tax incentives and ESG-related tax policies.
• Impact of global tax reforms on business strategy.
• Final Capstone: Participants develop an international tax strategy for a multinational company.

Conclusion & Certification

Participants who complete the course and pass the final assessment will receive a Certification in International Tax Planning & Compliance, demonstrating expertise in global tax optimization, regulatory compliance, and cross-border taxation.

Program Benefits

• Expert-Led Training – Learn from international tax specialists, OECD advisors, and corporate tax strategists.
• Hands-On Learning – Engage in real-world tax case studies and compliance audits.
• Global Compliance Focus – Master BEPS, FATCA, CRS, and tax treaty regulations.
• Strategic Tax Planning – Strengthen corporate tax efficiency and international risk management.
• Career Growth – Gain an edge in corporate tax consulting, international finance, and regulatory compliance.

Career Opportunities After Certification

• International Tax Manager – Overseeing global tax compliance and reporting.
• Corporate Tax Director – Managing tax strategies for multinational businesses.
• OECD or Government Tax Policy Advisor – Developing global tax frameworks.
• M&A Tax Specialist – Structuring tax-efficient cross-border acquisitions.
• Global Finance and Compliance Analyst – Ensuring international regulatory adherence.