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 operation

Date: Saturday 24 January 2026
Time: 2pm - 3pm UAE | 10am - 11am UK
CPD: 1 hour
Price: Free 

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About the speakers 

Saqib Iqbal

Saqib Iqbal - Headshot (1)Saqib Iqbal is a highly accomplished senior executive with 15+ years of diverse management experience across Finance, VAT, and Compliance with exemplary leadership skills and ability to set a strategic vision for the company. Saqib is a dynamic, performance-driven leader with a strong track record of success in achieving revenue, profit, and business growth objectives. Excel in a fast-paced environment while remaining pragmatic, analytical, and focused. Extensive background in managing and motivating cross-functional teams across the organizations. Developed and enforced advanced institutional framework and processes to ensure and maintain regulatory compliance.

With an educational background in Accounting & Finance, Saqib has delivered 300+ lectures and pieces of training. He has multiple educational titles such as ACCA, UAECA, AFA and MIPA attached to his name. Saqib is also the Regional Director of the prestigious Institute of Financial Accountants United Kingdom.

Saqib loves talking about Corporate Reporting, Business Analysis, Financial Modelling and Education.

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