Fundamentals of International Taxation from a Rwanda perspective and International Finance Centres’ roles and challenges
- 23rd or 24th July 2024
- 08:30 am - 02:00 pm
- Ubumwe Grande Hotel, KN 67 St, Kigali, Rwanda
- RWF 150,000 excluding VAT for KIFC members
- RWF 200,000 excluding VAT for non-KIFC members
TRAINING DETAILS
The course provides a better understanding of the importance of taxation considerations and to have a good insight into the current developments in international business taxation. It also covers the roles and challenges of International Financial Centres (IFCs).
COURSE CONTENTS
- Understanding the role and definition of IFCs
- Facilitating international activities and adhering to regulatory norms
- Providing essential financial and support services, including law, accountancy, and technology
- Benefits to Economies - Promoting good governance and its positive impact on national economies
- Attracting foreign investment with favorable tax and regulatory policies
- Regional and global economic benefits brought by IFCs
- Chalenges faced by IFCs
- Ensuring compliance with international AML/CFT standards
- Preventing financial crimes, including money laundering and terrorism financing
- Promoting financial integrity and transparency within the IFC
- Supporting sustainable economic growth through secure financial environments
- Review of the Rwanda Income Tax System
- Overview and history of tax treaties
- Application of tax treaties to cross-border business activities.
- Residence rule and source rule.
- Permanent Establishment
- The impact of recent developments in international taxation including the BEPS Minimum Standards and Tax Transparency & Exchange of Tax Information on Rwanda Income Tax and Tax Treaties.
MEET THE TRAINER
MARIO HANNELAS
Head of Tax Advisory at DTOS Group
A former Top Executive from the Mauritius Revenue Authority with more than 40 years’ experience in taxation, Mr. Hannelas has occupied various positions in the Mauritius Public Service, such as Chief Investigating Officer at the Income Tax Department, Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Commissioner of Large Taxpayer Department and as the Technical Adviser on International Taxation to the Director General of the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA). He is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of UK and holds a post graduate diploma (DESS) in Tax Administration from the University of Paris Dauphine, France and is a member of the Mauritius Institute of Professional Accountants (MIPA).
