This five day course covering the essentials of international taxation is suitable for practitioners from both private and public sectors who regularly encounter issues related to cross-border taxation and desire to deepen or develop a comprehensive understanding of the underlying principles.

As well as  providing the participants with fundamentals of international taxation, the course includes a substantial section on tax treaty interpretation and application, covering both active and passive income. Participants will be provided with the principles of transfer pricing; an overview of basic tax planning structures and gain insight into the application of the most common anti-avoidance provisions.

While the course is suitable for practicing professionals, it may also be considered a useful starting point in the preparation for the CIOT examination - Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT - Paper ). Further information about this qualification can be found at www.adit.org.uk.