GCC VAT Forum 2017 - Oman | International Quality & Productivity Center | 27 November 2017 | Crowne Plaza Muscat, Address: Ruwi 112, Muscat 112, Oman

Preparing for VAT implementation: Managing risk-protecting cash flow and training organisation

After three successful editions of the GCC VAT Forum, we are pleased to announce the 4th edition is coming to Dubai and will be repeated in Oman and Bahrain! The 4th edition will provide more networking opportunities with peers in the industry to discover how to develop an effective VAT compliant business model by 2018 and avoid penalties.

After three successful editions of the GCC VAT Forum, we are pleased to announce the 4th edition is coming to Dubai and will be repeated in Oman and Bahrain! The 4th edition will provide more networking opportunities with peers in the industry to discover how to develop an effective VAT compliant business model by 2018 and avoid penalties.

Why attend?
• More dedicated and technical content:
Maintain a competitive position and remain up-to-date on the latest VAT news and developments

• Meet with VAT experts:
Meet with regional and international VAT experts experience to gather advice and at the same time to develop your own ideas further.

• Protect your profit:
Learn how your organisation can ensure that your newly-developed tax strategies are compliant with the VAT law.

• Regional insights:
Recognise some of the challenges currently faced by companies in the GCC as they prepare for VAT; and which areas you should invest in to ensure a smooth transition.

• Technology investment:
Understand the impact of VAT on your business operating models and learn the type of systems needed to meet VAT requirements in an efficient and cost effective way

Who should attend?
-Senior Vice Presidents of Finance
-Heads of Corporate Finance
-Chief Financial Officers
-Finance Directors/Managers
-Compliance Directors/Managers
-Treasury Directors/ Managers
-Tax Directors/Managers
-Audit Directors/Managers
-IT Directors/Managers
-HR Directors/Managers
-General Managers
-Managing Directors
-Office Managers
-Strategy Directors/Managers
-Procurement Directors/Managers
-Marketing Directors/Managers
-Sales Directors/Managers

2017 Speakers:

David Stevens
VAT Implementation Partner, Ernst & Young (EY)

Jeanine Daou
Indirect Taxes Leader, PwC

Clare McColl
Partner, Indirect Tax, KPMG UAE

Lindsay Degouve De Nuncques
Head of Middle East, ACCA

Philippe Norre
Tax Partner - Head of Indirect Tax, Tax Reporting Strategy & Technology for Bahrain and Qatar, KPMG

Craig Plumb
Head of Research, MENA, JLL

Michael Patchett-Joyce
FCIArb, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers London and Dubai

Jeremy Cape
Tax Partner, Squire Patton Boggs

Darrel Fergus
Chief Financial Officer, KEO International Consultants

Arvind Mishra
Executive Director - Head of Tax, ACWA Power International

Youssef Michael Rizkalla
Director of Finance, Jumeirah Creekside Hotel

Aly Rehan Khan
GCC VAT Expert, Independent Trainer

Nasir Vohra
Group Head of Accounting, Chalhoub Group

Mohamed Faycal Charfeddine
Group Tax Manager, Aujan Group Holding

2017 SPONSORS:

• Sage
• Avalara

SUPPORTING PARTNERS:
• AACLA

EDUCATION PARTNER:
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

MEDIA PARTNER:
• Global Banking & Finance
• Finanace IQ