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2-Day UAE Corporate Tax Crash Course for SMEs and Business Owners – Practical, Case-Based Learning

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Course Overview

Understanding UAE Corporate Tax is no longer optional for businesses — it’s essential. This intensive 2-day crash course is tailored for SMEs, Free Zone entities, finance teams, and business owners who need to translate corporate tax law into day-to-day action. Designed with real UAE business environments in mind, the course walks participants through practical tax calculations, entity classification, Free Zone benefits, filing deadlines, and audit readiness. Whether you’re launching your first VAT-registered company or restructuring your existing operations, this course ensures you're fully equipped to meet compliance requirements without the jargon.  

What Sets This Course Apart

This is not a theory-heavy tax session. Unlike traditional programs, this corporate tax crash course is fully hands-on, with exercises based on UAE-specific cases. It simplifies Article 21 reliefs, Free Zone scenarios, P&L adjustments, and tax grouping into digestible, implementable lessons — ideal for working professionals who don’t have time to decode the law.

What makes it unique:

  • Practical computation of taxable income and exemptions
  • Real examples from SMEs, startups, and Free Zone companies
  • Live filing timeline simulation and audit preparation strategies
  • Covers the latest updates under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022

What You Will Learn

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Determine taxability for different UAE entity types (mainland, Free Zone, exempt)
  • Apply IFRS-compliant adjustments to calculate taxable income
  • Understand and implement Small Business Relief under Article 21
  • Form tax groups for consolidated filing
  • Identify disallowed expenses and adjust your P&L accordingly
  • Prepare for tax registration, return filing, and documentation reviews

Who Should Attend

This crash course is ideal for professionals who need to master UAE Corporate Tax quickly and effectively:

  • SME Owners & Entrepreneurs
  • Accountants & Finance Executives
  • Internal Auditors & Compliance Officers
  • Free Zone Company Operators
  • Business Consultants and Tax Preparers

Course Modules – Structured for Action

Day 1 – Foundations of UAE Corporate Tax

  • UAE Corporate Tax Law: Scope & structure
  • Taxable vs Exempt Persons
  • Taxable income calculation using IFRS standards
  • Small Business Relief & the AED 375,000 threshold
  • Forming a Tax Group: criteria and process
  • Administrative duties: registration, recordkeeping, filing

Case Study: Startup seeking Small Business Relief and planning group filing across subsidiaries

Day 2 – Applications, Deductions, Free Zones & Audit Readiness

  • Related party transactions and Transfer Pricing overview
  • Free Zone Persons: Qualifying Income & Cabinet Decision 55 of 2023
  • Deductible vs Non-deductible expenses
  • Interest deduction cap (30% EBITDA rule)
  • Restructuring, mergers, and tax-neutral asset transfers
  • Handling FTA audits and inspection readiness

Simulation: Adjust a business P&L for disallowed expenses and prepare a tax filing calendar

Delivery Format & Duration

  • 2-Day Crash Course
  • Delivery: Onsite (Dubai),Live Online, Corporate In-House
  • Language: English
  • Certificate of Completion provided

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