Hi all,
Just wanted to see your opinions. I am interested in taking up a LLM in international taxation, probably at the European Tax College, Vienna, Maastricht or Leiden. I have an economics background and have been working in the indirect tax law (customs and trade law) area.
I was wondering whether taking a LLM in int'l tax will be a wise move. What are the career prospects of working in Europe (esp if I am not an EU citizen)?
Would you recommend any schools for Int'l tax?
I would love to hear your opinions.
Thanks.
Studying International Tax Law without a LLB
Posted Jun 13, 2008 18:43
Just wanted to see your opinions. I am interested in taking up a LLM in international taxation, probably at the European Tax College, Vienna, Maastricht or Leiden. I have an economics background and have been working in the indirect tax law (customs and trade law) area.
I was wondering whether taking a LLM in int'l tax will be a wise move. What are the career prospects of working in Europe (esp if I am not an EU citizen)?
Would you recommend any schools for Int'l tax?
I would love to hear your opinions.
Thanks.
Posted Jul 31, 2008 19:54
Sure, you can join Leiden or Vienna... not sure about other schools.
Employment - depends on your expectations and language capacity or even nationality and on lot of other factors. Lot of Brazilians (mostly girsl) stay in Holland after the program. If you are ready and capable to learn Dutch - you are welcome - 5 years and you get a passport. If you decide to go to Lux, you'll need French... and it is a small village, but centre of international tax work - lot of Leiden alumni every year go there after graduation.
Employment - depends on your expectations and language capacity or even nationality and on lot of other factors. Lot of Brazilians (mostly girsl) stay in Holland after the program. If you are ready and capable to learn Dutch - you are welcome - 5 years and you get a passport. If you decide to go to Lux, you'll need French... and it is a small village, but centre of international tax work - lot of Leiden alumni every year go there after graduation.
Posted Aug 01, 2008 13:28
koudiarov,
so you think that knowledge of local language is a must? Personally I didn't think so.. Especially knowing that in such international cities like Munich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam or Zurich business (big multinational coorporations) is using mainly english in the office. Maybe basic knowledge of local language is needed, but I wouldn't say that it would be your working language. Or maybe I'm wrong..?
so you think that knowledge of local language is a must? Personally I didn't think so.. Especially knowing that in such international cities like Munich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam or Zurich business (big multinational coorporations) is using mainly english in the office. Maybe basic knowledge of local language is needed, but I wouldn't say that it would be your working language. Or maybe I'm wrong..?
Posted Aug 05, 2008 09:24
Hi all,
I know for a fact that the European Tax College (which I have attended this year) as well as the Leiden programme are both in English. Furthermore, Dutch people in general can manage in English.
Therefore, knowledge of local language is not a must. I believe Koudiarov means to say that, if you would like to work in the Netherlands after graduation, learning Dutch would be a plus.
Greetings,
MvH
I know for a fact that the European Tax College (which I have attended this year) as well as the Leiden programme are both in English. Furthermore, Dutch people in general can manage in English.
Therefore, knowledge of local language is not a must. I believe Koudiarov means to say that, if you would like to work in the Netherlands after graduation, learning Dutch would be a plus.
Greetings,
MvH
Posted Aug 08, 2008 20:31
Well, u can study and learn no Dutch word, but if u stay to work there Dutch is a must to learn soon.
All Dutch tax law is in Dutch, english translations are not reliable. Just try any Dutch big 4 web-side? there are few english language pages.
Dutch case law is primary in Dutch also. And International tax advisor should know his basic jurisdiction perfectly.
People here all know English, but if u wanna be a team member be ready to learn Dutch. They prefer it that way!
There is exception - if u go to transfer pricing - u need just english, but no all llm's like transfer pricing
koudiarov,
so you think that knowledge of local language is a must? Personally I didn't think so.. Especially knowing that in such international cities like Munich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam or Zurich business (big multinational coorporations) is using mainly english in the office. Maybe basic knowledge of local language is needed, but I wouldn't say that it would be your working language. Or maybe I'm wrong..?
All Dutch tax law is in Dutch, english translations are not reliable. Just try any Dutch big 4 web-side? there are few english language pages.
Dutch case law is primary in Dutch also. And International tax advisor should know his basic jurisdiction perfectly.
People here all know English, but if u wanna be a team member be ready to learn Dutch. They prefer it that way!
There is exception - if u go to transfer pricing - u need just english, but no all llm's like transfer pricing
<blockquote>koudiarov,
so you think that knowledge of local language is a must? Personally I didn't think so.. Especially knowing that in such international cities like Munich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam or Zurich business (big multinational coorporations) is using mainly english in the office. Maybe basic knowledge of local language is needed, but I wouldn't say that it would be your working language. Or maybe I'm wrong..?</blockquote>
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