Overview
Aims
Assimilation of theoretical, methodological and practical knowledge on the criteria of taxation and double taxation.
Acquiring knowledge and skills on planning and optimizing international taxation;
Identification of risk factors in connection with double taxation conventions;
Course contents
1. International double taxation - content, implications and necessity.
2. Analysis of the evolution of the legislation regarding the avoidance of double taxation in the European Union and in Romania;
3. Conventions for the avoidance of international double taxation: regulation, scope, consequences;
4. Tax havens and their use through offshore companies;
5. Addressing tax evasion at international level;
6. Resolving disputes over double taxation in the EU in relation to tax competition in the European Union;
7. Harmonization of fiscal policies in the EU - a possible way to avoid double taxation. Aggressive tax planning.
Learning outcomes
Critical-constructive interpretation of international taxation at the level of companies and non-resident individuals and elaboration of reasoned value judgments;
Ability to organize and perform tasks specific to international taxation;
Diversification and completion of fiscal and accounting knowledge, interdisciplinary approach to economic operations in order to ensure the possibility to provide consulting services in the field of international taxation;
Assessment
Written exam -40%; Essay, the practical method-60%, Projects, papers, practical work-30%