2019-2020 / DROI2023-1

International tax law and comparative law

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Specialised master in tax law5 crédits 

Lecturer

Caroline Docclo

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The international and comparative tax law course falls within the course on "Elements of International Taxation" (shared programme) and that of "International Planning" (course by M.G. Jorion). Teaching focuses on international taxation policy, elements of international public law required for understanding international instruments and the analysis of models of OECD conventions and the Belgian "Standard Model" which is the common factor in most conventions signed by Belgium. Special aspects of foreign tax law will be addressed to illustrate how the conventions work. Teaching will focus upon income tax. Socratic teaching methods will be used. Students will learn about principles and technical aspects based on practical cases drawn from daily practise of international tax specialists. The aim is to acquire a method of reasoning which can be applied to any practical case.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

To enable students to find solutions to tax problems involving an element of foreign taxation. To allow students to follow the course in international planning given by Guy Jorion.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Students are requested to prepare for classes in advance, in line with instructions which will be given as required.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Socratic teaching methods will be used as often as possible.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Four hour sessions on Saturday mornings from 9am to 1pm. Location: HEC Liège

Recommended or required readings

Students will be provided with OECD model conventions to bring to class. These will be distributed during the first class. A copy of notes will be distributed at the end of class.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral and practical examination, with no prior preparation. A clean copy of the material is provided at the beginning of the exam.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Caroline Docclo Lecturer ULiège - HEC
+ 32 2 700 10 15 Caroline.Docclo@loyensloeff.com

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session

Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning

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caroline.docclo@loyensloeff.com

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caroline.docclo@loyensloeff.com

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Notes de cours
L'ensemble des notes de cours est disponible sur le campus HD.