REGISTER

CONFERENCE AGENDA

A focused programme built around the issues tax, finance and technology leaders are dealing with right now.
 

10:00 – 10:30

REGISTRATION & NETWORKING COFFEE

10:30 – 10:40

OPENING REMARKS / Welcome Address & Conference Opening

10:40 – 11:00

UAE Corporate Tax – Key Lessons from the Third Corporate Tax Return Cycle & What Businesses Should Prepare for Next

11:00 – 11:20

Substance Over Form in the UAE – International Case Studies

11:20 – 11:40

UAE Corporate Tax Compliance: FTA Expectations, QFZP Challenges & Risk Management

11:40 – 12:00

Tax Audit Readiness in the UAE – Best Practices for Documentation, Defence & FTA Audit Preparedness

12:00 – 13:00

EXECUTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION

The Future of UAE Corporate Tax & Compliance

 Panel Discussion Topics: • FTA expectations and enforcement trends • Corporate tax governance frameworks • Common compliance risks and penalties • Tax audit readiness and defence strategies • Free zone tax compliance developments

13:00 – 13:15

NETWORKING LUNCH & COFFEE BREAK

13:15 – 13:35

E-Invoicing in the UAE – Current Readiness, Implementation Challenges & Future Developments

13:35 – 13:55

AI & Digital Transformation in Tax Functions – How Automation is Reshaping Tax Departments & Compliance Operations

13:55 – 14:15

Pillar Two & Global Minimum Tax in the UAE – Business Readiness, Early Market Insights & Cross-Border Implications

14:15 – 14:35

Tax Readiness for Family Offices & Private Wealth Structures – Governance, Compliance & International Reporting Expectations

14:35 – 15:00

INDUSTRY TALK / SPONSOR PRESENTATION

15:00 – 15:20

R&D Tax Incentives & Innovation-Led Businesses – Potential Opportunities, Regional Trends & Tax Planning Considerations

15:20 – 15:40

Transfer Pricing in the UAE – Documentation Requirements, Risk Areas & Practical Challenges

15:40 – 16:00

Cross-Border Transactions & International Tax Compliance – Managing Permanent Establishment Risks & International Reporting Obligations

16:00 – 16:20

Tax Technology & ERP Integration – Building Smarter, Automated & Audit-Ready Tax Systems

16:20 – 16:40

INDUSTRY TALK / SPONSOR PRESENTATION

16:40 – 17:10

COFFEE BREAK

17:10 – 17:30

Managing Tax Risks in the Digital Economy – Emerging Challenges for E-Commerce, Platforms & Digital Businesses

17:30 – 17:50

The Future of Tax Advisory Services – How AI, Automation & Data Analytics are Reshaping the Profession

17:50 – 18:10

Corporate Governance & Board Responsibilities in Tax Compliance – Strengthening Oversight, Transparency & Risk Management

18:10

CLOSING REMARKS, CERTIFICATE DISTRIBUTION & FINAL NETWORKING