Description
Certification Name: Certified Corporate Tax Planner
Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/M/CCTP/V1
Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).
Objective: The Certified Corporate Tax Planner course is designed to equip professionals with advanced knowledge and practical skills to manage corporate tax planning, compliance, and strategy efficiently. The program covers corporate taxation laws, tax compliance, strategic tax planning, transfer pricing, indirect taxes, international tax considerations, and risk management.
Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.
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Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:
Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.
Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.
Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.
Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card (Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.
Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.
Step 6: After completion of online assessment, you can download your Certificate Immediately.
Assessment Modules:
Module 1 (Foundations of Corporate Tax Planning): Concept, objectives & importance of corporate tax planning, Tax planning vs tax management vs tax avoidance vs evasion, Types of tax planning (short‑term, long‑term), Corporate residential status & tax incidence, Structure of corporate tax systems, Role of the tax planner in corporate strategy
Module 2 (Corporate Tax Computation & Key Provisions): Computation of taxable income for companies, Book profit calculation & Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) provisions, Tax credit for MAT and other provisions, Dividend taxation and distributed profits, Carry‑forward and set‑off of losses, Deductions under corporate tax law (special sections)
Module 3 (Tax Planning for Managerial Decisions): Capital structure decisions (debt vs equity) and tax impact, Dividend policy and inter‑corporate dividends, Make-or-buy decisions and tax implications, Lease versus buy decisions, Repair, replace, renewal or renovation decisions, Scientific research & asset‑sale decisions
Module 4 (Business Restructuring & Special Corporate Events): Tax planning for mergers, demergers and amalgamations, Tax planning for conversion, slump sale and reorganization, Liquidation and tax treatment on distribution, Corporate restructuring with tax efficiency, Cross-border restructuring and transfer pricing implications, Tax incentives for special business zones / sectors
Module 5 (International Taxation & Cross-border Planning): Double taxation relief and tax treaties, Transfer pricing principles & arm’s length pricing, Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs), Transfer pricing documentation & compliance, Tax issues in foreign subsidiaries, Cross-border dividend repatriation planning
Module 6 (Compliance, Risk & Strategic Tax Management): Advance tax planning and management of tax payments, Tax deduction at source & withholding obligations, Tax audits, assessments, appeals and dispute resolution, Risk management in corporate taxation, Ethical and governance aspects of tax planning, Using tax planning as a strategic lever in business growth
GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:
- Duration- 60 minutes.
- Number of Questions- 30.
- Number of Questions from each module: 5.
- Language: English.
- Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
- Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
- There is no negative marking in any module.
| Marking System: | |||
| S.No. | No. of Questions | Marks Each Question | Total Marks |
| 1 | 10 | 5 | 50 |
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| 30 | 100 | ||
| How Students will be Graded: | |||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade | |
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) | |
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) | |
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) | |
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) | |
| 5 | 50-60 | P (Pass) | |
| 6 | 0-49 | F (Fail) | |
Benefits of Certification:
🌍 1. Global Recognition & Credibility – Stand out worldwide with a certification that opens doors across borders. Trusted by employers, respected by institutions, and recognized in over 100 countries.
📜 2. Quality Assurance through ISO Certification – Certified to global ISO standards, our programs deliver excellence, consistency, and a benchmarked learning experience that speaks for itself.
💼 3. Career Advancement & Employability – Enhances your resume and increases chances of promotions or job offers.
🤝 4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certifications from non-profit organizations are mission-driven rather than profit-driven.
📚 5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.
🔍 6. Transparency & Online Verification – Certifications come with a unique Enrolment ID for easy online verification by employers and institutions.
⏳ 7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications usually have lifetime validity or long-term recognition, reducing the need for frequent renewals.
