Professional Certificate of Competence in Gibraltar Tax

This course is designed for individuals who wish to practise or to gain an understanding of taxation in Gibraltar.

KEY FACTS

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Study Options:
Part Time

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Start Date:
Academic year 2026/2027

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Course Length:
25 Weeks

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Qualification:
Professional Certificate of Competence

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Placement Option:
No

About this course

The course provides an in-depth exploration of Gibraltar taxation, offering comprehensive technical knowledge of current Gibraltar tax legislation and its practical applications. Participants will develop the skills needed to navigate and interpret the Income Tax Act and associated rules and regulations effectively.

Who is the course for?

The course is designed primarily for recently qualified professionals in taxation and related fields who seek to obtain a Gibraltar-recognised qualification, enabling a seamless transition into the Gibraltar professional landscape.
It is particularly suitable for professionals whose accountancy qualifications included basic United Kingdom taxation, and who now aim to expand their expertise to encompass all aspects of Gibraltar taxation as part of their professional growth. Members of the legal profession and other tax practitioners will find significant value in completing this course.

Course Delivery

The University of Gibraltar will be running this course on a part-time basis. It commences on 9th January 2025 and sessions will take place once a week (Thursdays) from 9:00 – 11:00 in our main campus. Additional workshops will be delivered on Fridays from 9:00-11:00 and interspersed throughout the delivery of the course. The course is scheduled to conclude towards the beginning of July 2025.

Course Structure

The course will comprise:

  • 48 hours of face-to-face delivery (typically one weekly 2-hour morning session)
  • A final examination.

There is an 80% mandatory attendance requirement to be able to successfully complete the course. Classes are delivered face-to-face on campus.

The sequence in which each topic will be delivered and the contents of each session may be subject to change.

What will I receive at the end of the course?

Upon successfully completing the course, all participants will be issued with an education award, Professional Certificate of Competence in Gibraltar Tax, from the University of Gibraltar.

Topics Covered

The course comprises of three units:

1 Personal Taxation

2 Corporate Taxation

3 General Taxation topics

Testimonial

“Great teacher with good patience and teaching style.”

Student Testimonial (October 2022)

Entry profile

To be eligible for this course, candidates should ideally be a trainee, partially-qualified or a professionally qualified accountant. Applications from non-qualified accountants with sufficient experience in accounting / tax will also be considered. If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of competence in English which is acceptable to the University.

Fees

The course fee for academic year 2024/2025 is £3,300.00.
This includes tuition, course materials and examination fees.

Register your interest

Applications for the Professional Certificate of Competence in Gibraltar Tax course have now closed for academic year 2024/2025. Please register your interest below for the next course.  

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