Dr. Jaap Bellingwout

Professor

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Biography

Jaap Bellingwout is a full professor of Tax Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam where he also serves as the head of the Department of Notarial and Tax Law. With a diverse background as a tax advisor at KPMG Meijburg & Co. in Amstelveen, he works primarily with publicly traded international companies. His expertise extends to advising the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs of Aruba, particularly in guiding tax reforms and engaging in discussions with the OECD and EU regarding harmful tax competition. He gained his PhD in 1996 with a dissertation on 'Relocation of Legal Entities.' His inaugural lecture in 2004 addressed 'Exit Taxes after De Lasteyrie.' Bellingwout has published extensively on topics that intertwine tax law and corporate law, reflecting his deep understanding and commitment to these fields. He has been a member of the Corporate Law Committee since March 2015, influencing legislation in corporate law and legal entities law. In addition to his academic contributions, he is involved in various ancillary activities including lectures, presentations, conferences, and examinations relating to aggressive tax planning and the global minimum tax framework.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2015-03-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Teaching and leading the Department of Tax Law.

Tax Advisor

1700-01-01 — Present

KPMG Meijburg & Co. • Amstelveen

Advising publicly traded companies on tax matters.

Awards

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Global Awards, Corporate Livewire

2015-01-01

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.