Vak: Corporate Law & Taxes credits: 5

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 and 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.