IFA UAE webinar: Updates on the UAE Corporate Tax | 24 January
This webinar provides timely updates on the UAE Corporate Tax regime effective from January, helping businesses and practitioners stay compliant with the latest regulatory developments. As corporate tax continues to evolve, understanding new rules, clarifications, and practical implications is essential to avoid penalties and ensure accurate reporting.
The session explores key areas such as recent legislative updates, filing requirements, taxable income considerations, exemptions, and compliance timelines. It is particularly relevant for small businesses and small practitioners, as it offers practical guidance on how corporate tax impacts day-to-day operations, financial planning, and advisory services, enabling informed decision-making and confident client support.
This session will cover:
- Overview of the UAE Corporate Tax framework and recent updates effective from January
- Key changes, clarifications, and guidance issued by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA)
- Corporate Tax registration, filing requirements, and important compliance deadlines
- Determination of taxable income and allowable deductions
- Small Business Relief and other exemptions applicable to SMEs
- Impact of Corporate Tax on business structures and operations
Date: Saturday 24 January 2026
Time: 2pm - 3pm UAE | 10am - 11am UK
CPD: 1 hour
Price: Free
About the speakers
Saqib Iqbal
Saqib Iqbal is a highly accomplished senior executive with over 15 years of leadership experience across Finance, VAT, and Compliance. Within any organisation, he brings a strong strategic insight and exemplary leadership, with a proven ability to guide growth while maintaining robust governance and regulatory standards. Saqib has a strong track record in delivering revenue growth, profitability, and sustainable business expansion. He excels in a fast-paced environment while remaining pragmatic, analytical, and outcome-focused. Throughout his career, Saqib has managed and motivated cross-functional teams and has been instrumental in developing and implementing an advanced institutional framework and processes to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
With an academic background in Accounting and Finance, Saqib has delivered over 300 lectures and professional training sessions. He holds multiple professional designations, including ACCA, UAECA, AFA, and MIPA. Saqib also serves as IFA’s Regional Ambassador for the UAE.
He has a strong professional interest in corporate reporting, business analysis, financial modelling, and education.
