Course: Corporate Law & Taxes credits: 5

Course code
IFCB19CLT1A
Name
Corporate Law & Taxes
Study year
2022-2023
ECTS credits
5
Language
English
Coordinator
T.G. Stol-Mulder
Modes of delivery
  • Lecture
Assessments
  • Corporate Law & Taxes - Computer, organised by STAD examinations

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course, successful students will be able to:
  • explain and independently solve common problems in the area of (inter)national corporate law and tax law;
  • distinguish various corporate forms as well as the internal rights, liabilities and powers of their organs and officers;
  • advise on basic issues of corporate governance by identifying, explaining and applying various best practices;
  • identify and understand the main elements of international contracts and analyze basic contractual clauses;
  • identify and analyze the liabilities, tax opportunities and benefits that come with a chosen company structure;
  • calculate tax for businesses run by natural and legal persons, by applying rates, deductions and exemptions.

Content

This course provides a concise introduction to, and overview of, the fundamental concepts of the law of corporations and corporate tax law, both at an (inter)national and European level. 
The course centers on the international company will familiarize students with common legal and tax problems that an international company encounters. 
In doing so, this course provides a broad theoretical insight into the area of corporate law and tax law.  Students will learn to recognize and understand key differences in corporate regimes, gain insight into and evaluate international contracts as well as identify and analyze tax opportunities and liabilities. The course will enable students to provide basic corporate advice on issues of risk and compliance within the area of corporate governance. Students will be able to analyze and evaluate various (inter)national legal issues and provide case-by-case recommendations. The course will encourage and require students to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills e.g. to the taxation of individuals and corporations.
Overall, the course will provide students with a broad understanding of the legal and tax risks that an international company faces. Insight into such risks as well as a proper understanding of the internal structure of a company is indispensable to the modern corporate advisor or financial professional.

Included in programme(s)

School(s)

  • School of Business, Marketing and Finance