5th March 2024

Corporate Tax:
Navigating the Evolving
Landscape

About the Event

The “4th UAE Corporate Tax Conference” is a premier event that brings together tax professionals, industry experts, and thought leaders in the field of corporate taxation. This one-day conference offers a unique platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and discussion on the latest trends, updates, and best practices in corporate tax in the dynamic business landscape of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Last Edition Highlights

Event In Numbers

Speakers

Attendees

Case Studies

Leading Companies

Past Speakers

Mr. Shiraz Khan

Partner, Head of Tax
Al Tamimi & Co

Mr. Nauman Asif Mian

Chief Financial Officer
Bayt.com Inc

Ms. Seema Sharma

Group Head of Tax
Network International

Mr. Rushabh Vora

Senior Manager
Corporate Tax

Ms. Aparna Lakshminarasimhan

Head of Group Transfer Pricing
GFG Alliance

Mr. Raj Bal

Global Head of Tax, Treasury & Customs
Aramex International LLC

Mr. Manish Arora

Regional Tax Manager
Schneider Electric

Mr. Vinit Gala

CA,DIIT Tax Director
Premier Brain Global

Ms. Alena Swaine

Head Taxation
IFFCO Group

Mr. Harsh Doshi

Group Tax Manager
Leading Listed Company of Dubai

Mr. Taher Kapasi

Regional Head of Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Ms. Ewelina Maka

VP Tax
J P. Morgan

Ms. CA Roopali Jawa

Tax Manager
Apparel Group

Ms. Radha Arun

Director, Indirect Tax Strategy
JSS Pro

Mr. Samir Popat

Director Taxation
Nadeem & Umendra Chartered Accountants

Mr. Bilal Coban

Tax Manager Middle East & Africa
Mammoet

Mr. Asif Khan

Head of Tax
Danube Group

Mr. Aashish Poddar

Regional Tax Manager
Engie AMEA

Ms. CA Roopali Jawa

Tax Manager, Apparel Group

Bio: Roopali has close to 11 years experience in the field of taxation and has been been extensively working in the areaof Tax Structuring, International Taxation, Transfer Pricing, Tax Planning and Optimization and Tax Compliance.

Currently, she is working as a Tax Manager for the GCC Region at the Apparel Group and is responsible for theCorporate Tax Implementation, Transfer Pricing, Pillar 2 evaluation, restructuring and optimization. Besides thecorporate implementation, she is responsible for direct and indirect compliances around GCC including Withholdingtaxes, treaty analysis and litigation.

Her prior experience include managerial role with Andersen in the UAE and EY India

In her tax role with Andersen, she was responsible for implementing inbound marketing strategies that help herclients increase brand awareness, generate leads, and acquire new customers. She has been working on direct andindirect tax in UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman. She supports all the UAE based middle east businesses withrespect to compliances on Zakat, Corporate Tax & DTAA and has been working on UAE VAT since implementation.

In UAE, Roopali lead Tax projects for number of clients including big family groups, Free zones, local andMultinational entities with operations across GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council ). She worked with clients in Retail &distribution, Manufacturing , Trading , Healthcare, ports and terminals , hospitality and Free Zone Authorities. Shehas performed tax diagnostic reviews of various multinational companies, identifying potential revenue and taxleakages in their existing structure and recommending planning opportunities to mitigate tax exposure. She has alsohandled representation before the VAT authorities in various States to seek clarification on various issues in UAE.

As a tax consultant with EY India, she was responsible for the taxation of the expatriates part of the multinationals.This included Analysis and interpretation of the double taxation avoidance agreements (DTAA) between countries toclaim foreign tax credit for minimizing the income tax liability. She successfully represented expatriates beforeincome tax authorities for scrutiny assessments and obtaining NOC before exiting the country

The conference will feature keynote speeches from distinguished keynote speakers on the latest trends and developments in corporate taxation. Engage in interactive panel discussions featuring tax experts, industry leaders, and government representatives.

Explore topics such as tax planning strategies, transfer pricing, compliance, and emerging tax trends.

Connect with industry peers, tax professionals, and experts during dedicated networking breaks. Exchange ideas, establish valuable connections, and expand your professional network.

Explore the latest products, services, and technological innovations offered by leading tax consultancy firms, technology providers, and financial institutions.

Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge solutions designed to enhance tax planning, compliance, and reporting.