Once we've got that established,
I want to go to the core of international tax planning.
What actions do companies take to reduce the tax costs of doing business
internationally?
To do that, I will break down real tax structures of real multinationals, and
create a tax planning base case out of the elements.
In modules two to five, we will examine the building blocks of the base case, and
assess them in the light of international and corporate income tax law.
In module six, we will take a step back and
now having a thorough understanding of the techniques of international tax law,
consider the ethical aspects of international tax planning.
I am proud that prominent experts like Pascal Sentimal and
Marlise [INAUDIBLE] of the OACD, Paul Martin of Relics Group, and
many others are going to join us in that module.
Each module consists of a series of short video lectures, in which my colleagues and
I will examine with you aspects of the base case in detail.
Rethinking international tax law is a course for beginners and experts.
During each module, you will be asked to read an article, or articles, and
to participate in a weekly quiz.
We will also ask you to submit three assignments in modules one, three, and
five based on what you've learned in the video lectures and read in the literature.
I greatly recommend you also look beyond the course materials prescribed
to make these assignments.
Discuss what you have learned with your friends and family.
Look up more material online in a library or browse through our list of interesting
videos and literature, and make up your own mind on the subject manners discussed.