International Business Taxation (LLM)

Program and courses

With this hybrid Master's program the #1 Law School in the Netherlands (THE 2023) opens its doors to all students, either in Tilburg or anywhere in the world. As a working professional you can attend this academically excellent Master’s program online next to your job. 

• The market asks for experts who have knowledge of both the economic and legal aspects of taxation, that is why the program is based on these two pillars: law and economics.
  • After graduation all students (including students with a background in economics) will be awarded with the degree Master in Law in International Business Taxation (LLM).
  • Students with a Dutch bachelor in Law (LLB) or Pre-Master's in Law can obtain the so-called “civiel effect” after graduation from this master, i.e. the right to exercise in the Netherlands typically legal professions such as notary, judge, attorney, etc.
  • In combination with a university bachelor's degree or premaster's degree, this master's degree gives you access to the Nederlandse Orde van Belastingadviseurs (NOB) when you work as a tax advisor in a NOB recognized firm. All new members must complete a postgraduate professional course organized by the NOB. Mastering the Dutch language is necessary. 

• Spice up your curriculum and broaden your horizon by participating in projects such as:

  • the EUCOTAX Wintercourse (a wintercourse sponsored by Ernst & Young) 
  • the International and European Tax Moot Court Competition.
• Be inspired by internationally-reputed lecturers and celebrated scholars; this program is affiliated with the Fiscal Institute Tilburg - the largest fiscal institute in Europe. 

Typical courses are:

• International and European Taxation
• Transfer Pricing
• Tax and Technology

More on the program and courses

Career prospects

The master program International Business Taxation offers you outstanding career prospects. Expect to get a job very soon after you graduate, finding positions in the private sector (e.g., as a tax advisor or as an in-house tax specialist in internationally-operating companies, consulting firms) as well as in the public and non-profit sectors (e.g., as a tax inspector or as a policy maker in a national or international institution).

Degree upon graduation:

Master in Law (LLM) in International Business Taxation. 

Graduates started for example as:

• Analyst International Corporate Income Tax at Deloitte
• International Tax Consultant at Ernst & Young
• Transfer pricing Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Phd Student at Tilburg University

Alumni facts Tilburg Law School

• Average number of months until first paid job: 2.35
• Gross monthly income of our graduates in the first year: €3.013,-

Source: National Alumni Survey, 2021| n = 98

More on your career prospects

Application and admission

This Master’s program starts:

End of August

Best preparatory program:

• A Bachelor’s (= undergraduate) degree in Law

• A Bachelor's (= undergraduate) degree in Business Economics / Economics

If you're interested in obtaining the so-called “civiel effect” after graduation, a Dutch bachelor or premaster in Law (LLB) degree is required. 

Pre-Master’s program:

There are pre-Master's program available in English and in Dutch, this can differ per educational background. The pre-Master’s programs start at the end of August and is offered on campus.

Tuition fees and scholarships

International students find all information about tuition fees and scholarships here.

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Related Master’s programs

• LLM Law and Technology
• LLM International Business Law
• LLM European Law and Global Risk