Professor Dr. Simon Cornielje
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Biography
Simon Cornielje is an Endowed Professor of Indirect Tax Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He obtained his Law Degree from Maastricht University in 2007 and completed his doctorate with a thesis on 'Mergers Acquisitions European VAT' at Tilburg University in 2016. With 15 years of experience as an indirect tax advisor at PwC in Amsterdam, Simon is a regular speaker at seminars and conferences focused on European VAT law. He has authored and co-authored numerous publications and contributed to the 'Handbook Fundamentals EU VAT Law' as well as the 'Cursus Belastingrecht Omzetbelasting Europees Belastingrecht'. In recognition of his academic writing excellence in tax law, he was awarded the Stevens-award ('Stevensprijs') in 2019. Simon is also involved in ancillary activities such as serving as a substitute judge at the Breda District Court.
Research Interests
Experience
Indirect Tax Advisor
2020-10-01 — PresentPwC • Amsterdam, Netherlands
Provides expert advice on indirect tax matters.
Substitute Judge
2025-04-16 — PresentBreda District Court • Breda, Netherlands
Serves as a substitute judge overseeing various cases.
Awards
Stevens-award
Courses
Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
IELTS
TOEFL
Prerequisites
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.