Navigate Tax Confidently

The Certified Diploma in VAT (Middle East) and the Certified Diploma in Corporate Income Tax (UAE) can help you establish knowledge of the various aspects of administration, collection, and enforcement listed by the Federal Tax Authority that all organizations need to implement and comply with.

Kaplan’s training program for the Certified Diploma in VAT (Middle East) and Certified Diploma in Corporate Income Tax (UAE) can provide you with a comprehensive training solution for the certification through our range of industry-expert trainers with several years of training experience, on-demand video lectures, and supplementary study aids.

8 Days Spanning Across 3 months

VAT: Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM
CIT: Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM

Diploma in Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Diploma in Value Added Tax (VAT)

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Navigate Transfer Pricing Confidently

Kaplan’s Transfer Pricing Certification goes beyond theory with immersive, hands-on simulations that reflect the real challenges faced by finance and tax teams.

Through carefully designed role-play exercises, you’ll gain the practical skills, strategic mindset, and audit readiness needed to lead on transfer pricing within your organisation.

Our program includes two live practical simulations:
1. Functional Interview Simulation
2. Mock FTA Audit Hearing

28+ hours over 3 weekends

Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM

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Diploma in Corporate Income Tax Program Structure

— Introduction and definitions

— Imposition of corporate tax and rates

— Exempt persons

— Taxable persons

— The Tax base

—Permanent Establishment

— Free Zone persons

— Basis of taxation

— Exempt income

— Taxable income

— Treatment of expenses

— Offset of losses

— Calculation of the tax liability

— Tax groups

— Transfer pricing

— Withholding tax

— Compliance

— Penalties

—Appeals and dispute resolution

Diploma in Value Added Tax Program Structure

— Definition of a supply and taxable person

— Impact of VAT on businesses and economy

— Types of supply

— Place and timing of supply

— Registration and deregistration

— Tax point of supply

— Output VAT

— Input VAT

— Accounting for VAT

— Partial exemption

— VAT administration

— The authority powers, appeals and assessments

— Transfer of goods within and outside the GCC

— Transfer of services within and outside the GCC

— The reserve charge mechanism

— VAT groups

— Special schemes

— Role of a tax agent

Diploma in Transfer Pricing Program Structure

Module 1: Transfer pricing fundamentals and UAE TP regulations
— What is transfer pricing and transaction types.
— UAE TP framework coverage and terminology.
— Article 35: Related Parties, Connected Persons, Controlled Transactions.
— Identification of related parties, practical aspects.

Module 2: Arm’s Length Principle and business models
—  Article 34, understanding ALP.
—  Business models in TP analysis, framing routine vs non-routine outcomes.

Module 3: FAR analysis, DEMPE, value chain
— Functional analysis, DEMPE analysis, value chain analysis.
— Linking delineation to profit expectation and risk-bearing logic.

Module 4: Comparability and method selection logic
— Five comparability factors.
—  Selection of the most appropriate method.
—  Combining methods and corroborative thinking.
Module 5: Core methods, with worked examples
—  CUP, RPM, Cost Plus, TNMM, Profit Split.
—  Determination of arm’s length price, adjustments, and interpretation of results.
Module 6: Further considerations in TP analysis
—  Practical issues affecting benchmarking conclusions and defensibility.
Module 7: Documentation framework and UAE requirements
—  BEPS Action 13 and three-tier documentation.
— Article 55 requirements and thresholds.
— Local file, master file, and Ministerial Decision No. 97 of 2023 requirements.
— CbC reporting overview.

Module 8: UAE TP disclosure form, practical completion
— Transfer Pricing Disclosure Form and practical approach, including common issues
and completion discipline.
Module 9: Audit and risk assessment
— How tax authorities use TP data for risk assessment and audit focus.
— Building an audit-ready narrative and evidence pack.
Module 10: Specific transactions, UAE focus
Objective coverage includes financial transactions, intra-group services, intangibles,
and forward-looking UAE considerations.
A) Financial transactions
— Financial transactions framework.
— Credit rating analysis.
— Financial guarantees.
— Cash pooling and arm’s length remuneration.
B) Intra-group services
— Service delineation and benefit test.
— Arm’s length charge determination and method alignment.
C) Intangibles
— Intangibles and TP.
— Methods for intangibles.
D) Business restructuring and PE concepts
— Business restructuring.
— Separate entity approach.
— Domestic transactions, Free Zone focus.
Module 11: UAE Advance Pricing Agreement

With Kaplan's tax training program, you will get:

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28-55+ Hours

28-55 hours of extensive and interactive live training with a certificate of completion

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Industry-Expert Trainers

Industry-expert trainers with specializations in taxation, finance and accounting

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Exclusive Study Materials

Globally renowned study materials developed by top tax professionals

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Exam Practice

Extensive exam practice through tests and mock exams.

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Learning Management System

Get access to our online resources through our Learning Management System.

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WhatsApp Support

Clear your doubts and have your queries answered instantly by our expert faculty via WhatsApp.

Delivery Methods

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Classroom Training

Our tutor-led classes offer candidates an interactive learning experience with fellow peers. Trainers can clarify queries instantly which helps candidates understand concepts better.

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Live Online

Live Online is a virtual learning approach that offers traditional classroom training on a digital platform. The online sessions are delivered by our full-time faculty, through identical study resources and arrangements as a live class.

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Our Expert Trainer

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Amar Mehra

CIMA

Amar Mehra

CIMA

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Amar is an experienced trainer specialized in UK Tax teaching across all the UK accounting bodies such as ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW for over 23 years. He has consistently ranked as a top tutor based on student feedback scores and has regularly achieved the highest pass rates in the country.

During his corporate tenure, he was appointed as the head of international business for FTC Kaplan after successfully managing the business restructuring process and leading the growth of top-line revenue from £500k to £7m which was responsible for the business being awarded the prestigious Queens award for enterprise in international trade.

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Ajit Jain

ACA (ICAEW), BFP (ICAEW), CA, CS

Ajit Jain

ACA (ICAEW), BFP (ICAEW), CA, CS

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Ajit is a Partner with AJMS LG and Hayford Training Institute, leading transfer pricing practice of the firm in the Middle East. Ajit is a trusted advisor with over 12 years of experience in transfer pricing in India, the Middle East, and the UK. He has previously worked with PwC and KPMG. 

Ajit possesses extensive experience in transfer pricing advisory, litigation, compliance, Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs), and transfer pricing technology. His expertise spans the FMCG, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, IT, telecom, and logistics industries. 

Ajit has written a book on tax and regulatory implications for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). He is a frequent speaker at various forums and has published numerous articles and research papers

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Ubaid Ur Rehman, ACA, FCCA, CMA, CIA

ACA, FCCA, CMA, CIA

Ubaid Ur Rehman, ACA, FCCA, CMA, CIA

ACA, FCCA, CMA, CIA

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Ubaid is a highly experienced trainer having spent over 19 years in the fields of Accounts, Finance and Audit. His extensive teaching experience is spread over several reputed universities in the UAE and Pakistan and various professional training institutes. He has offered his training expertise for professional qualifications such as ACCA, CMA, CA, and CIMA.

His industry experience includes having worked as a Consultancy Partner, Financial Controller, Audit Supervisor, and Accounts and Finance Officer across industries such as Hospitality, Real Estate, Retail, Construction, Higher Education, Consultancy, and Auditing among several others.

Ubaid is a GCC VAT (UAE) Specialist and a Certified Microsoft Excel Specialist. He has experience working with several popular accounting software such as Tally and Opera and he can easily adapt to any new accounting and financial software.

Certified Tax Diplomas Success Stories

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Shehab Abdelqader CIT Feb 2024
22 months ago
Shehab Abdelqader CIT Feb 2024

Attending Kaplans’s UAE Corporate Tax Diploma course was a refreshing dive into advanced Corporate Tax concepts. The tutor’s mastery of the subject matter provided insightful new angles and refined insights. Highly valuable for seasoned professionals seeking to stay ahead in the tax landscape!

Fahad Rizwani – CIT 2024
17 months ago
Fahad Rizwani – CIT 2024

CIT course structure was fantastic. Creative teaching methods made learning enjoyable. The trainer’s passion for teaching really shines. He kept us engaged and motivated. Had a lovely learning journey. Thanks, Kaplan!

17 months ago
Ramachandran Lakshmanan – CIT 2024

The course was well structured to meet all the practical issues in any business in UAE.
As a CFO working in the industry, it definitely empowers me to approach in confidence any practical issues with regard to CIT.
Experienced Trainer. Kept the class interesting even to teach the entire law through out the session.
Kudos to entire Kaplan team.
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