Principles of International Taxation

50+ hours of videos, 26 hours of classes & source documentation for ADIT CIOT Mod 1 exam

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This course teaches you the advance principles of international taxation. It provides you with all the information and training you need to pass the CIOT Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT) Module 1 exam - Principles of international taxation. It follows the 2023 ADIT syllabus’ topics point by point, has numerous numerical and practical examples, contains recommended source documents for further reading and is designed to be as practical as possible.

  1. You get 50+ hours of video lectures available as soon as you sign up. Each lecture typically lasts 12 - 22 minutes.
  2. You get 10 interactive online classes in which we discuss the videos, case studies and old exam questions. The classes are on Saturdays from 2 pm till 4 pm (Central European Time) between 26 August and 28 October 2023. Classes will be recorded for your review should you not be able to attend. (Our 2024 classes will be from Sa. 2 March - Saturday 4 May, from 11 am till 1 pm CET.)
  3. You get continuous support. We aim to respond within 24 hours to questions and comments you may have and are always ready to explain any material you may find difficult to understand.
  4. You get 3 interactive online exam preparation classes from 1 - 3 December in which we discuss old papers and best exam strategies.
  5. You get quizzes after each pre-recorded lecture section to test your knowledge, together with 2 interim online multiple choice test, a final multiple choice test, and an essay type exam to monitor your progress and give you feedback on your writing style for the ADIT exams.
  6. You have access to all videos and classes for 2 years since your signup.
  7. The course is updated on a continuous basis to ensure you have up to date information when going for the exams. Updates are listed in the very first section.

Note for our students from outside the EU: if you experience any difficulties in getting your credit card payment accepted, please let us know at [email protected] and we will send you a payment link via Stripe, as soon as possible, usually within 2 hours.



Your Instructor


Johann H. Müller
Johann H. Müller

My passions are tax and teaching. I love reading and understanding treaties, laws and directives; seeing how they are shaped in case law and then explaining all that in clear, simple terms with references to real life practical examples. I enjoy interacting with people, raising questions and getting them to connect the dots so that ultimately they feel comfortable with the material and their skills.

I teach transfer pricing and international corporate taxation in a variety of formats: online automated, online face to face, and in person. My typical audiences are: governments, universities, tax professionals with continued education requirements, professional service providers and post graduate students following the Chartered Institute of Taxation’s exams for an Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (#CIOT and #ADIT).

In my teaching I bring to the table my 25+ years experience in international tax and transfer pricing from working in Amsterdam, London, New York and Copenhagen; working for large law firms, accounting firms, the Danish government and various multinationals in various industries. I also published books and numerous articles on taxation, and am currently the editor of PE Plus, an international database on the taxation of permanent establishments.

Please have look at:
Bettertax.info - our business website;
Our Youtube channel where we discuss various tax topics; and
LinkedIn - for my personal profile. Send me an invite so we can stay in touch :-).

You can reach me at: [email protected] or +45-6120 2911.


Course Curriculum


  00 General information
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  I. Basics of international tax law
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  II. Double tax conventions (current OECD MTC)
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  III. Transfer pricing and thin capitalisation
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  IV. International tax avoidance
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  V. Miscellaneous
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  VI. Recent developments
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  VII Case law
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
You are the master of your time! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
You have access to the course material for 2 years. Does that not beat attending a live course where its done when its done?
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
Do I need to buy any books?
The only book you need is Van Raad, K. Materials on International, TP and EU Tax Law 2020-2021. Volume A (Leiden: International Tax Centre, 2020) [ISBN: 9789082585452] available for Euro 65 from https://webshop.itc-leiden.nl/

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