VAT / GST Global Supply Chains Professional Development Program
Training
Distance
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Type
Training
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Location
Zurich (Switzerland)
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Duration
5 Days
The aim of this professional development series is to provide a clear and concise understanding of how a company can avoid expensive VAT compliance costs as well as how irrecoverable VAT and/or penalties can be avoided. Suitable for: designed for those working for buyers and sellers of goods and services that may be subject to value added tax (VAT) and other indirect taxes.
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Teachers and trainers (5)
Amrit MacIntyre
Baker & McKenzie Sydney
Camilla Lagrasta
Baker & McKenzie Sao Paulo
Edmund Leow
Baker & McKenzie Singapore
Eugene Lim
Baker & McKenzie China
Jan Snel
Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam
Course programme
This webinar-based global training program is designed for those working for buyers and sellers of goods and services that may be subject to value added tax (VAT) and other indirect taxes. The course will provide practical insights on the management of VAT with specific attention to VAT/GST and supply chains of goods and/or services.
Session 1: Introduction
January 26, 2011
11 am New York / 4 pm London / 5 pm Zurich
Speakers:
Jan Snel
Remco Dewaerheijt
(Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam)
The opening session of the series will provide an overview on how the world's VAT/GST systems work. There will be specific emphasis on the different types of VAT/GST systems, their basic principles and the key similarities and differences. Case studies and practical examples will be used to demonstrate these key fundamental concepts. For comparative purposes, the opening session will focus on the UK & Europe, Canada, Mexico and China.
Session 2: Indirect Taxation and the Americas
February 9, 2011
11 am New York / 4 pm London / 5 pm Zurich
Speakers:
Randy Schwartz (Baker & McKenzie Toronto)
Camilla Lagrasta (Baker & McKenzie Sao Paulo)
Martin Barreiro (Baker & McKenzie Buenos Aires)
Jorge Narvaez-Hasfura (Baker & McKenzie Mexico City)
Using additional case studies and examples dedicated to the Americas, session 2 will explore the indirect tax regimes within Canada and Latin America. There will also be reference to the differing systems and how this affects the supply chain.
Session 3: Europe
February 16, 2011
11 am New York / 4 pm London / 5 pm Zurich
Speakers:
Jan Snel (Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam)
Nicole Looks (Baker & McKenzie Frankfurt)
Session 3 starts by reviewing the VAT systems in key jurisdictions such as Germany, the UK and Amsterdam in relation to supply chains in the world's biggest consumer market. Special attention will be given to the changes in VAT rate from 2011 & the implications for organizations, as well as a focus on VAT audits and how they are conducted. Recent case law of the European Court of Justice will also be discussed.
Session 4: Asia Pacific
February 23, 2011
11 am New York / 4 pm London / 5 pm Zurich
Speakers:
Amrit MacIntyre (Baker & McKenzie Sydney)
Edmund Leow (Baker & McKenzie Singapore)
Eugene Lim (Baker & McKenzie China)
Rohan Shah (Economic Laws Practice India)
Session 4 will, through the use of multiple case studies & practical examples, provide an overview of indirect taxes in Asia Pacific, focussing on key jurisdictions such as India, China, Singapore and Australia. It will review different sales and service models in relation to these jurisdictions. A review of recent or upcoming changes will of course be included in this session.
Session 5: Indirect Taxation & the UK
March 1, 2011
11 am New York / 4 pm London / 5 pm Zurich
Speaker:
Mark Delaney (Baker & McKenzie London)
The final session will focus specifically on the UK indirect taxation system. Included in this session are instructions on completing a VAT return as well as an explanation of VAT consolidation. It will focus on input tax and employee expenses as well as highlighting the VAT implications associated with mergers and acquisitions and restructuring activity. It will also discuss the role of HMRC before finishing with the new penalty regime specific in the UK.
VAT / GST Global Supply Chains Professional Development Program