JurGrad - School of Tax and Business Law

Every July, the Institute of Tax at Münster University offers the one week Summer Course International Taxation. The faculty is composed of taxation experts from international law firms and universities.

Due to the increasing number of international business relations caused by a constantly advancing globalization, international taxation has become a vital part of today’s business world. Not only multinational corporations but also small and medium-sized companies and freelancers, are confrontedwith the increasing complexity of global markets. Cross border transactions raise a multitude of questions regarding taxation matters.

The Introductory Course aims to familiarize students and young professionals with the basics of international tax law and allows to benefit from the knowledge of lecturers with extensive international tax experience. The course will outline the basic concepts of international tax law as well as the fundamental principles of tax treaty law. Furthermore, an overview of special regimes will be given.

The following Advanced Course intends to give participants an opportunity to gain greater understanding of various issuesof international taxation: Academics and practitioners will discuss topics such as “Transfer Pricing Adjustments”, “Cross-border Reorganisation, Business Restructuring and Financing” and “US International Tax Policy” from different backgrounds and international perspectives.