International Tax - The Fundamentals

Learn the Fundamentals of Tax for Global Businesses and International Individuals

What you'll learn

Learn the basics of International Tax, even if you have no Accounting or Law background

Learn about Double Tax Treaties and how they can help you

Learn how to assess the tax obligations of an International Company

Learn how to stay legally compliant in multiple jurisdictions

Learn tax strategies for Companies including Transfer Pricing & Holding Companies

Learn tax strategies for digital nomads & expats

Learn about Tax Havens and Offshore Banking

Learn about high profile tax cases such as Amazon, Google, Starbucks, Apple, Shakira, Cristiano Ronaldo and more

Requirements

No experience needed

Description

In today's digital world, it is no longer just large multinational corporations that can expand globally - small businesses and freelancers can too. But as your global footprint broadens, so can your tax obligations. International tax can appear complex and intimidating - this course will simplify the topic and provide clarity among the chaos. No prior experience is necessary. Whether you're a business owner selling overseas, a digital nomad, or a tax professional looking to expand your knowledge, this course is designed to cater to all.Led by Andy Macdonald, an International Tax Advisor and Chartered Accountant with over 10 years of experience advising multinational businesses and individuals across the world, this course provides a deep dive into international tax, including: Foundations of International Tax: A deep dive into how individuals and businesses are taxed globally. Tax Treaties: A detailed analysis of how use Double Tax Treaties to avoid double taxation for individuals and businesses. Tax havens and offshore accounts: A look into how these are used and how the changing regulatory landscape is impacting them.Strategies and Planning: Practical insights into optimising tax liabilities for businesses and individuals operating across borders. We'll look at complex areas like Transfer Pricing, Holding Company Structuring, Personal Residency Planning and Investment Planning. Real-world Case Studies: We'll explore the high profile cases of Apple, Starbucks, Amazon, Google, Shakira, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and moreDISCLAIMERThis course is educational and aimed at providing you a fundamental insight into the key concepts of international tax. The content of the course in no way constitutes specific advice to your specific circumstances. I accept no liability for any reliance placed upon the content of the course or references, therein. If you need specific assistance, you should consult with an appropriately qualified accountant or lawyer who can provide you with tailored advice concerning your situation.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome

Lecture 2 Course Introduction

Section 2: How Individuals Are Taxed Internationally

Lecture 3 Introduction

Lecture 4 Tax Systems By Country

Lecture 5 Your Tax Presence

Lecture 6 Tax Residency For Individuals

Section 3: How Companies Are Taxed

Lecture 7 Introduction to International Tax For Companies

Lecture 8 Central Management and Control (CM&C) Rules

Lecture 9 Permanent Establishment (PE) Rules

Lecture 10 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules

Lecture 11 Summary

Section 4: Double Taxation

Lecture 12 Introduction to Double Taxation

Lecture 13 What Do Double Tax Treaties Look Like?

Lecture 14 How Do Double Tax Treaties Work?

Lecture 15 Example: Tax Resident of UK and Spain

Lecture 16 Example: Tax Resident of US and Thailand

Lecture 17 Example: Dubai Company Managed From Bali

Lecture 18 Summary

Section 5: Consumption Taxes (Sales Tax, VAT, GST)

Lecture 19 Introduction to Consumption Taxes

Lecture 20 Sales Tax

Lecture 21 Value Added Tax (VAT)

Lecture 22 Goods & Services Tax (GST)

Lecture 23 How to Understand Your VAT/GST/Sales Tax Obligations

Lecture 24 Summary

Section 6: Tax Havens & Offshore Banking

Lecture 25 Tax Havens

Lecture 26 Global Minimum Tax

Lecture 27 Offshore Banking

Lecture 28 Summary

Section 7: International Tax Strategies

Lecture 29 Introduction to International Tax Strategies

Lecture 30 Transfer Pricing

Lecture 31 Holding Company Structuring

Lecture 32 Personal Residency Planning

Lecture 33 Personal Investment Planning

Lecture 34 Summary

Section 8: Case Studies

Lecture 35 Apple

Lecture 36 Starbucks

Lecture 37 Google, Amazon, Facebook, Nike, Microsoft

Lecture 38 Shakira

Lecture 39 Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Eduardo Saverin, Sergey Brin

Section 9: Course Summary

Lecture 40 Course Summary

For those who want to understand how a global presence can impact taxes - whether you're a business expanding overseas, or an individual looking to relocate or become a digital nomad.