Course overview
VAT & Corporate Tax in the GCC Masterclass is a senior-level masterclass on strategy and performance in VAT & Corporate Tax in the GCC. It covers the principles, the requirements of IFRS, IIA standards, COSO and GCC tax regulations, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of VAT & Corporate Tax in the GCC
- Apply the relevant requirements of IFRS, IIA standards, COSO and GCC tax regulations
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Build a business case and roadmap their leadership team can act on
Who should attend
Designed for finance professionals, accountants, auditors and budget holders in senior and leadership roles.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Strategic view of VAT & Corporate Tax in the GCCTrends, regulation and what leading companies do differently
- Day 2: Benchmarking and performanceKPIs, maturity models and gap analysis
- Day 3: Lessons from major incidents and projectsDecision points that changed outcomes
- Day 4: Leading the changeBuilding the business case, budget and team capability
- Day 5: Masterclass forumExpert panel, peer exchange and personal roadmap
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–5 Mar 2027 | Singapore Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Mar – 9 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 26–30 Apr 2027 | Lisbon Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 28 Jun – 9 Jul 2027 | Amsterdam Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 1–5 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 3–7 Apr 2028 | Berlin Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 12–23 Jun 2028 | Prague Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 10–14 Sep 2028 | Erbil Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Sep – 6 Oct 2028 | Baku Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 20–24 Nov 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 29 Jan – 2 Feb 2029 | Kigali Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Mar 2029 | Prague Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 26–30 Mar 2029 | Tbilisi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Jun – 6 Jul 2029 | Nairobi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 22–26 Oct 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 21–25 Jan 2030 | Lagos Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Mar 2030 | Casablanca Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 21–25 Apr 2030 | Al Khobar Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 21 Oct – 1 Nov 2030 | Munich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |