Two companies can run the exact same cross-border operation and end up with very different tax bills, purely because one of them understood how residency rules, treaties, and transfer pricing interact and the other didn't. That gap is expensive, and it's exactly what this Arab British Fellowship Training Academy course closes for tax managers, advisors, and finance professionals working across multiple jurisdictions.

Participants work through tax treaties, transfer pricing methods, and tax-efficient structuring, then apply that knowledge to real case studies, so they leave able to reduce tax risk, stay compliant with global tax law, and build strategies that hold up under the latest OECD and BEPS reforms.

Who Should Attend?

• Tax managers and directors in multinational corporations looking to optimise international tax planning.
• Corporate tax advisors specialising in cross-border taxation and international tax law.
• Finance and accounting professionals who need a deeper understanding of global tax strategies and compliance.
• Lawyers and legal consultants advising on international tax matters and cross-border transactions.
• Business owners and C-suite executives who need to understand how international tax strategies affect operations and profitability.

Course Objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of international tax law and its impact on cross-border businesses.
• Leverage double tax treaties to optimise tax liabilities and avoid international double taxation.
• Apply transfer pricing techniques and comply with the relevant regulations.
• Design tax-efficient international structures that minimise global tax burdens.
• Ensure compliance with international tax regulations and stay current with global tax reforms, including OECD initiatives.

Module 1: The Cost of Getting Cross-Border Tax Wrong

• Overview of international tax law and its importance for global businesses.
• Key differences between domestic and international taxation.
• Understanding residency, source of income, and how different jurisdictions tax cross-border transactions.

Module 2: Treaties, Double Taxation, and Transfer Pricing

• How tax treaties prevent double taxation and allocate taxing rights between countries.
• Interpreting and applying the OECD Model Tax Convention.
• Transfer pricing principles, arm's length pricing methods, and local documentation requirements.

Module 3: Structuring Global Operations Tax-Efficiently

• Structuring operations through holding companies, subsidiaries, and joint ventures to minimise tax burdens.
• Tax implications of repatriating profits, financing structures, and intellectual property arrangements.
• VAT/GST in an international context, and managing cross-border indirect tax compliance.

Module 4: Managing Risk, Audits, and Disputes

• Identifying risks in international tax planning and strategies to mitigate them.
• Managing audit and dispute resolution processes across jurisdictions.
• Best practices for ensuring compliance and avoiding tax evasion penalties.

Module 5: Where Global Tax Policy Is Heading

• The latest international tax reforms and OECD initiatives, including the BEPS framework.
• Implications of global tax reforms for business structuring and tax planning strategies.
• Monitoring and adapting to ongoing changes in international tax law.

Module 6: Applying It — Case Studies and Practical Models

• Real-world case studies of successful international tax planning strategies.
• Group discussions applying tax treaties, transfer pricing, and tax-efficient structures.
• Practical exercises designing tax-efficient international business models.

Module 7: Ethics, Transparency, and Corporate Responsibility

• Ethical issues in international tax planning and minimising aggressive tax avoidance.
• Corporate social responsibility and tax transparency in a global context.
• The future of international tax planning amid increasing regulation and public scrutiny.