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The Academy of Tax Law is an international education provider specialising in General Taxation, International Taxation, and Transfer Pricing. It is responsible for developing and delivering these programmes.

InformaConnect Ltd serves as the marketing and execution partner for the Academy of Tax Law.

Middlesex University, based in London, UK, is the programme validation partner for the Academy of Tax Law.

Middlesex University was granted full university status by Royal Charter. The Royal Charter is the legal document that establishes the university as a degree-awarding institution, granting it the authority to confer its own degrees and conduct research.

The Charter outlines the powers and responsibilities of the university, including governance, academic standards, and financial management. It also specifies the rights and obligations of the university’s staff and students.

As a fully chartered institution, Middlesex University has the authority to award degrees at all levels—from undergraduate to postgraduate and doctoral levels—and confer its own academic titles and distinctions.

Middlesex University currently has campuses in three countries (the UK, UAE, and Mauritius) and hosts students from over 167 nations.

The Academy’s selected programmes have undergone the validation process with Middlesex University to achieve the relevant qualification status. The following programmes are currently validated by Middlesex University:

  1. MSc (Masters) in Transfer Pricing, with exit points at:
    1. Postgraduate Certificate in Transfer Pricing
    2. Postgraduate Diploma in Transfer Pricing
  2. MSc (Masters) in International Taxation, with exit points at:
    1. Postgraduate Certificate in International Taxation
    2. Postgraduate Diploma in International Taxation
  3. MSc (Masters) in South African Tax Law, with exit points at:
    1. Postgraduate Certificate in South African Tax Law
    2. Postgraduate Diploma in South African Tax Law

These qualifications are awarded directly by Middlesex University.

DISCLAIMER:  

The Academy of Tax Law, InformaConnect, and Middlesex University are unable to provide direct comments or validation on the requirements for verifying foreign qualifications by the qualification verification body in every jurisdiction where their students are located. Although the processes for validating foreign qualifications in individual jurisdictions cannot be directly verified, Middlesex University, which is empowered through the Royal Charter to confer degrees at all levels, complies with the requirements for validating foreign qualifications in most jurisdictions to the best of our knowledge.

The Academy of Tax Law, InformaConnect, and Middlesex University do not accept responsibility for any negative consequences that may result from the failure of a qualification verification body in a foreign jurisdiction to recognise the international validity of qualifications issued by Middlesex University, which holds the authority granted by the Royal Charter of the UK.

Should you wish to confirm the validity of the above information, please email: connect@academyoftaxlaw.com.

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Choose the track that fits your practice focus. All programmes are practitioner-taught, cohort-based, and validated by Middlesex University.

Dimension Transfer Pricing International Taxation South African Tax Law
Jurisdictional audience Global audience, covers all jurisdictions Global audience, covers all jurisdictions South Africa specific, relevant to SADC region
Ideal for TP managers, advisors, in-house tax teams, analysts moving into TP Advisors and managers dealing with cross-border rules, treaties, planning Practitioners working with the SA Income Tax Act, cases, compliance
Core focus Methods, comparables, DEMPE, documentation, audits, dispute defence Treaties, source vs residence, anti-avoidance, PE, relief from double tax Statutory interpretation, case law, assessments, objections, local practice
Primary tools OECD TP Guidelines, UN Manual, BEPS Actions 8–10, 13, case law OECD and UN Models, MLI, BEPS 1.0 and 2.0, domestic rules, cases Income Tax Act, SARS practice notes, Tax Administration Act, SA cases
Assessment style Case-based assignments, file reviews, short written defences Problem questions, treaty interpretation, position papers Problem questions, statutory analysis, case commentary
Typical outcomes Build defensible TP files and strategies, improve audit readiness Design cross-border structures within rules, mitigate double tax Apply SA tax law accurately, manage reviews and disputes
Entry point Start with PG Certificate, progress to PG Diploma, then MSc, or enter later with suitable experience or credits.

Awards Ladder

Award Best for What you achieve Assessment highlights
PG Certificate Foundation to intermediate upskilling Core concepts, frameworks, and applied techniques Short case write ups, timed responses, applied tasks
PG Diploma Expanding technical depth and application Advanced analysis, risk management, documentation quality Integrated case assignments, policy memos, oral defence
MSc Leaders and specialists building authority Capstone project and research backed practice outcomes Research project, viva or presentation, publishable summary

IFF Certificate Courses

Practical, practitioner-led certificates designed for immediate on-the-job application. Each course can stand alone or act as a pathway into our postgraduate tracks.

Dimension Conducting a Transfer Pricing Trial Effectively Managing Tax Teams Indirect Taxation Tax Risk Management
Jurisdictional audience Global audience Global audience Global audience, with local adaptation Global audience
Ideal for In-house tax, TP managers, litigators, advisors preparing for audits, ADR, trial Heads of tax, managers, team leads, controllers, emerging leaders VAT, GST, customs, finance managers, AP, AR, compliance specialists Tax managers, risk officers, controllers, advisors building governance
Core focus Case theory, evidence files, expert reports, witness prep, courtroom strategy Operating models, KPIs, workflows, stakeholder management, coaching VAT design, place of supply, input credits, exemptions, WHT interactions Risk identification, controls, documentation, audit readiness, dispute playbooks
Delivery mode Online, live sessions plus guided self-study Online, live sessions plus guided self-study Online, live sessions plus guided self-study Online, live sessions plus guided self-study
Duration 16 weeks, part-time 16 weeks, part-time 16 weeks, part-time 16 weeks, part-time
Outcomes Confident litigation preparation and defence for TP disputes Stronger execution, clear roles, measurable team performance Reduced VAT errors, better cash flow, fewer surprises at audit Structured governance, fewer findings, faster dispute resolution
Prerequisites TP fundamentals recommended Supervisory experience helpful Basic VAT knowledge helpful General tax experience helpful
Pathway Progress to PG Certificate in Transfer Pricing Progress to Mechanics of Leading Tax Teams, PG Certificate (leadership) Progress to PG programmes, International Tax or SA Tax Law Progress to PG Certificate in International Taxation or Transfer Pricing
Assessment End of module progress assessment

5000-word assignment if PG-Cert option elected		 End of module progress assessment

5000-word assignment if PG-Cert option elected		 End of module progress assessment

5000-word assignment if PG-Cert option elected		 End of module progress assessment

5000-word assignment if PG-Cert option elected