UAE VAT & Corporate Tax Compliance

Master UAE's 5% VAT and 9% Corporate Tax β€” FTA portal, filing, transfer pricing, and compliance.

πŸ“¦ On-Demand ⏱️ 3 days Intermediate UAE Tax Compliance Certificate

Course Overview

Essential training for finance teams navigating the UAE tax landscape. Covers the UAE Value Added Tax framework, Federal Tax Authority (FTA) portal operations, VAT return preparation and filing, and the new UAE Corporate Tax regime introduced in 2023. Participants will learn transfer pricing documentation requirements, free zone qualifying income rules, and practical compliance strategies.

What You'll Learn

βœ“ Navigate the FTA portal for registration and filing
βœ“ Prepare and file VAT returns accurately
βœ“ Apply UAE Corporate Tax to different business structures
βœ“ Understand transfer pricing documentation requirements
βœ“ Handle free zone qualifying income provisions
βœ“ Avoid common compliance errors and penalties

Course Syllabus

  • β€’ VAT registration requirements and thresholds
  • β€’ Standard-rated, zero-rated, and exempt supplies
  • β€’ Input tax recovery rules
  • β€’ Tax invoicing requirements
  • β€’ Designated zones and special rules
  • β€’ Reverse charge mechanism
πŸ› οΈ Hands-On: Prepare a complete VAT return from sample transactions
  • β€’ FTA e-Services portal navigation
  • β€’ Online return submission process
  • β€’ Voluntary disclosure procedures
  • β€’ Refund claims and processing
  • β€’ Penalties and how to avoid them
  • β€’ Record keeping requirements
πŸ› οΈ Hands-On: Walk through FTA portal with practice account
  • β€’ 9% corporate tax rate and thresholds
  • β€’ Free zone qualifying income provisions
  • β€’ Qualifying group relief
  • β€’ Transfer pricing rules and documentation
  • β€’ Permanent establishment concepts
  • β€’ Transitional provisions and first filing deadlines
πŸ› οΈ Hands-On: Calculate corporate tax liability for a multi-entity UAE group

Who Should Attend

Accountants, tax officers, finance managers, CFOs, and business owners responsible for UAE tax compliance. Essential for any finance professional working in the UAE.

Prerequisites

Basic accounting and bookkeeping knowledge.

Skills You'll Gain

UAE VAT Corporate Tax FTA Compliance Transfer Pricing Tax Planning Tax Filing

Key Takeaways

πŸ† File VAT returns confidently and accurately
πŸ† Apply corporate tax rules to your business
πŸ† Maintain compliant records for FTA audits
πŸ† Advise management on tax-efficient structures

Certificate of Completion

Upon completing this program, you will receive a UAE Tax Compliance Certificate that you can share on LinkedIn and with employers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the course content is updated to reflect the most recent FTA guidance and Ministerial Decisions.

Absolutely. We dedicate significant time to free zone qualifying income provisions and the 0% rate eligibility criteria.

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