From 9 to 15 October 2011, students of the degree programme Executive Master of Laws (LL. M.) in International Taxation travelled to Hong Kong and Singapore. The study trip took place in the scope of the Master’s degree programme’s seventh module and included various talks about current taxation topics.
From 9 to 15 October 2011, students of the degree programme Executive Master of Laws (LL. M.) in International Taxation travelled to Hong Kong and Singapore. The study trip took place in the scope of the Master’s degree programme’s seventh module and included various talks about current taxation topics.
On Monday, 10 October 2011, Professor Martin Wenz, Chair for Tax Management and the Laws of Liechtenstein and International Taxation, introduced the official part of the study trip. On the first two days, the students visited the University of Hong Kong, Baker & McKenzie, Deloitte, LGT Investment Management (Asia) as well as Hong Kong’s government offices. They then continued their trip to Singapore, where they visited the National University of Singapore, LGT Bank, VP Bank and UBS Trustees.
Cross-border Exchange
In Hong Kong and Singapore, talks about the applicable national and international tax laws were held. The students gained an overview of the taxation of natural and legal persons, holding and financing companies, foundations, trusts, life insurance companies, investment funds and financial instruments. In addition, international tax cooperation and the double taxation treaties of Hong Kong and Singapore were explained. The students also had the opportunity to discuss cross-border asset management and tax planning strategies with local experts.
