Award in Overview of Tax Law

Course Objective

Throughout this unit, students will be introduced to the main pieces of legislation regulating taxation in Malta. Participants will be introduced to a number of basic principles which are commonly applied in many jurisdictions, whilst also analysing the relations and effects of fiscal law on other pieces of legislation.

Due importance will be given to the main laws covering the most important matters relating to tax in Malta, such as income tax, value added tax and other forms of indirect taxation, international taxation etc.

Who should attend?

Anyone interested to understand the Maltese Tax Law, In-house lawyers, practicing lawyers, auditors, accountants, law students and anyone working in the financial industry.

Learning Outcomes

• Clearly comprehend instructions regarding what sort of research or work would be necessary for them to carry out;
• Compile findings and conclusions in a clear and concise manner which can be easily comprehended by their superiors;
• Explain with clarity and attention to detail findings and conclusions orally if so required, and express these in a professional and agreeable manner
• Conduct independent research on law, jurisprudence, and other sources as required;
• Understand the wording of Maltese (and foreign) legislation and be able to apply jurisprudential interpretation thereto;
• Recognise issues which arise at law;
• Advance knowledge further in an independent manner.

Entry Requirements

2 Advanced level subjects at Grade C or better, and 3 Intermediate level subjects at Grade C or better. 1 of any of these subjects must be Maltese or English

OR

3 Advanced level subjects at Grade C or better

OR Mature/Adult Learning Student (must be 23 when course starts) subject to an interview by the Head of the Academy.

Detailed Time Table

All the programmes below are accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority as separate exit awards at Level 5 in the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning, with the corresponding amount of ECTS shown next to them.