

Event overview
The introduction of corporation tax in the UAE will impact businesses across the country and in the jurisdiction of ADGM. The corporate tax regime helps cement the UAE’s position as a leading global hub for business and investment, accelerates the UAE’s development and transition to achieve strategic objectives and reaffirms the UAE’s commitment to meeting international standards for tax transparency and preventing harmful tax practices.
At this interactive event, our experts will provide an overview of relevant ADGM regulations, the key features of the UAE’s corporate tax regime, and run through actionable insights with reference to real-life scenarios and case studies.
Who should attend this event?
This is a not to be missed event that will be of benefit to the ADGM community and those interested in setting up in ADGM to be better prepared to meet the relevant rules and regulations and use the session as a steppingstone to assess your own affairs and readiness.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Event Details
Event Date
28 September 2023
Timings
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Location
Auditorium, ADGM Authorities Building, Al Maryah Island
Speakers

Tim Land
Executive Director, Monitoring & Enforcement, Registration AuthorityADGM

Talal Samad
Head of Audit, Registration AuthorityADGM

Pieter Schoorel
Partner, M&A and International TaxDeloitte

Mark Junkin
ME Financial Services Tax Leader, UAE Indirect Tax Leader, VAT PartnerDeloitte

Abi Man Joshi
Partner Deloitte
Rabia Gandapur
Partner, Transfer Pricing Deloitte
Agenda
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Networking coffee and nibbles
03:00 PM - 03:05 PM
ADGM RA CEO Welcome Remarks
Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei
Chief Executive Officer, Registration Authority
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
03:05 PM - 03:25 PM
Overview of relevant ADGM legislation
- Companies Regulations 2020
- International Accounting Standards
- Filing requirements
- Audit requirements
- Accounts linkage to the preparation of tax returns
Tim Land
Executive Director, Monitoring & Enforcement, Registration Authority
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
Talal Samad
Head of Audit, Registration Authority
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
03:25 PM - 03:45 PM
Overview of UAE Corporate Tax
- Taxation of free zones: Tax issues and solutions
- Recent free zone tax developments
- Qualifying and excluded activities
Abi Man Joshi
Partner
Deloitte
03:45 PM - 04:30 PM
Gain actionable insights and avoid common pitfalls by examining real-life scenarios and case studies.
Expert perspectives relevant for:
- Corporates
- Asset managers (Funds, REITs)
- Financial Institutions
- Professional services firms
- Family offices
04:30 PM - 04:55 PM
Questions & Answers with the Speakers
Event speakers
04:55 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing remarks
Tim Land
Executive Director, Monitoring & Enforcement, Registration Authority
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)