Rotterdam School of Business and Public Policy

Faculty of Good Governance

Start Date: 1st June/ 5th October 2026 – Rotterdam

This course focuses on the principles and practicalities of drafting effective tax laws. Participants will analyze how to balance equity, simplicity, and enforceability in legislation, with comparative insights from both developed and developing countries and an interactive law-drafting exercise.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

  • Understand the principles of sound tax law drafting.
  • Examine legal frameworks that balance efficiency, equity, and enforceability.
  • Identify common pitfalls in tax legislation.
  • Explore global examples of innovative and problematic tax laws.

Target Participants

Ideal for Legal, compliance, and audit professionals in taxation and finance

Outline

  • Fundamentals of Tax Law Design: Equity, Neutrality, Simplicity
  • Legislative Processes and Institutional Roles
  • Challenges in Drafting Tax codes and Regulations
  • Comparative Perspectives: Developed vs. Developing Countries
  • Simulation: Drafting a Model Tax Provision

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