Value Added Tax (VAT) Training Course

VAT is an essential part of doing business and an integral part of the GDP of any country. This makes VAT training one of the most demanded course in Dubai today. This Value Added Tax course in Dubai is designed to help professionals have a thorough understanding of the tax rules, laws, and regulations related to VAT in the United Arab Emirates. This course serves a great purpose to business entrepreneurs, auditors, and others in clearly analyzing the rules and regulations of VAT in the United Arab Emirates.

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What is this VAT course all about?

The VAT training in Dubai is designed to provide professionals adequate understanding of VAT and the procedures and protocols of the VAT system in the UAE. This comprehensive training offers a deep understanding of the main contents, procedures, and controls that should be established during VAT filing and VAT returns. Through this VAT training, our industry expert trainers demonstrate VAT implementation strategies thereby helping participants to comply with VAT rules and VAT obligations in the UAE.

What is this VAT course all about?

The VAT training in Dubai is designed to provide professionals adequate understanding of VAT and the procedures and protocols of the VAT system in the UAE. This comprehensive training offers a deep understanding of the main contents, procedures, and controls th...

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Why is getting trained on VAT important?

Ever since the Value Added Tax law was introduced into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the demand for VAT-trained professionals has risen. This VAT training in Dubai facilitates professionals to understand the rules and regulations for managing VAT operations and calculations in the UAE. By getting trained on VAT, professionals can easily demonstrate their expertise in VAT implementations and hence improve their career prospects.

Why is getting trained on VAT important?

Ever since the Value Added Tax law was introduced into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the demand for VAT-trained professionals has risen. This VAT training in Dubai facilitates professionals to understand the rules and regulations for managing VAT op...

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Why do companies hire professionals with VAT certification?

As implementing VAT in the UAE helps businesses in their overall efficiency, companies are in need of certified VAT professionals. These professionals with their profound knowledge of VAT rules and regulations easily tackle the complicated formulas, complex figures, and calculations of the VAT system. They help companies in making sound business decisions, achieve projected goals and even expand their businesses globally without any worry about tax issues.

Why do companies hire professionals with VAT certification?

As implementing VAT in the UAE helps businesses in their overall efficiency, companies are in need of certified VAT professionals. These professionals with their profound knowledge of VAT rules and regulations easily tackle the complica...

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Industry Trends

As VAT registration becomes mandatory for businesses in the UAE, companies are relying on VAT experts who are well-versed with VAT laws & procedures. The VAT certification comes with its own set of merits and opportunities in the market. Let us see how.

Market trends Market trends

With the mandatory implementation of VAT in the UAE, the need for skilled professionals is only rising. Today, the UAE offers a number of employment opportunities to job seekers due to the introduction of VAT. The job vacancies for tax professionals in the UAE have opened up and are expected to increase in the coming years. Although the BLS data predicts a 6% increase in the global job outlook for tax accountants and auditors through 2028, the job outlook for the same profession is expected to be much higher in the UAE.

Salary Trend Salary Trends

Due to the increasing need for expert guidance for VAT implementation, companies in the UAE offer impressive salary packages to professionals. As per the data from salaryexplorer.com, salaries of Tax Advisors in the United Arab Emirates typically range from 11,000 AED to 33,100 AED depending upon their experience and certification.

Demand & Opportunities

The scope for certified VAT professionals is significantly increasing as more and more companies are relying on expert hands for VAT implementations. The VAT certification gives an assurance of the necessary competency in related roles, thus making these opportunities easier to avail.

A few of the most-sought VAT jobs available in the Dubai region (as observed in popular Dubai job portals) follow:

  1. VAT Consultants ensure that a client meets all tax obligations by preparing and submitting tax returns
  2. VAT Auditors analyze and examine financial processes and documents for compliance with tax laws
  3. Tax Accountants recommend effective tax strategies that comply with laws and promote the company's financial well-being
  4. Taxation Executives plan and direct all aspects of an organization's tax policies and objectives
  5. Tax Analysts prepare all financial information, review, and file tax returns and tax forms for the organization

Course Outcome

Successful completion of the Value Added Tax training course will help you to:

  • Gain a sound understanding of the VAT in the UAE and its impact on the businesses
  • Learn VAT procedures, laws, and regulations
  • Identify the risk factors of improper VAT management
  • Streamline the organization’s VAT management
  • Ensure VAT procedures and protocols are implemented properly

Course Module

  • Introduction to value-added tax
  • Basic characteristics of taxable supplies-goods and services
  • Taxable persons
  • Taxable amount-VAT rates and exemptions
  • Place of supply-Goods
  • Place of supply-Services
  • Deduction and recovery of input tax
  • Administrative elements of VAT
  • Taxable Supplies
  • Reduce rated Supplies
  • Zero-rated Supplies
  • Exempt Supplies
  • Zero Rated Vs. Exempt
  • Date of Supply Rules under VAT
  • What are the special circumstances for the date of supply rules?
  • For consecutive supplies (e.g. construction contracts)
  • Determine the VAT amount under Value of Supply Rules
  • Value of Supply
  • Value of Import
  • Effects of landed cost components and customs duty on VAT
  • When should VAT be accounted for?
  • Calculating Input VAT (Purchases)
  • Calculating Output VAT (Sales, Services, Charitable Contributions, and Gifts)
  • Late payment penalties
  • Error penalties
  • Default interest rate
  • The concept of Reverse Charge Mechanism
  • Accounting entries in Reverse Charge Mechanism
  • Tax calculation and reconciliation
  • The implication of import VAT on shipments
  • VAT on imports by unregistered persons
  • Data and documentation requirements for the filing of VAT returns
  • VAT return structure
  • Understanding the different elements of VAT return
  • Calculating and adjusting the Reverse Charged VAT
  • Rightful claiming of input VAT on expenses
  • Adjustment for the profit margin scheme
  • Exempt supplies apportionment of expenses
  • VAT refund application
  • VAT payment
  • Concept and motive of VAT
  • Input and Output VAT
  • Supplies, Goods, and Services
  • When to register for VAT?
  • Who should register for VAT?
  • Exceptions to VAT registration-when is it not required?
  • Mandatory vs Volunteer VAT registration
  • How do you consider the sale of Capital Assets when calculating a VAT threshold?
  • VAT registration applicability on non-residents
  • The concept of Group VAT registration
  • How to establish the place of supply of any goods/services
  • Place of supply of goods
  • Place of supply of services
  • VAT considerations for selling exempt items
  • Impact of VAT exemption on certain industries
  • Residential buildings
  • Financial services
  • Bare land
  • Local passenger transport
  • Exemptions and suspension of VAT for imports
  • Filing VAT returns
  • The timing for VAT Filing
  • Case Study-VAT return filing
  • Claim for VAT Refunds
  • Calculating output VAT on exports
  • Calculating input VAT on imports
  • The layout of the VAT invoice
  • Charging VAT on the invoice price
  • Keep track of VAT invoices

Course Module

  • Introduction to value-added tax
  • Basic characteristics of taxable supplies-goods and services
  • Taxable persons
  • Taxable amount-VAT rates and exemptions
  • Place of supply-Goods
  • Place of supply-Services
  • Deduction and recovery of input tax
  • Administrative elements of VAT
  • Concept and motive of VAT
  • Input and Output VAT
  • Supplies, Goods, and Services
  • Taxable Supplies
  • Reduce rated Supplies
  • Zero-rated Supplies
  • Exempt Supplies
  • Zero Rated Vs. Exempt
  • When to register for VAT?
  • Who should register for VAT?
  • Exceptions to VAT registration-when is it not required?
  • Mandatory vs Volunteer VAT registration
  • How do you consider the sale of Capital Assets when calculating a VAT threshold?
  • VAT registration applicability on non-residents
  • The concept of Group VAT registration
  • Date of Supply Rules under VAT
  • What are the special circumstances for the date of supply rules?
  • For consecutive supplies (e.g. construction contracts)
  • How to establish the place of supply of any goods/services
  • Place of supply of goods
  • Place of supply of services
  • Determine the VAT amount under Value of Supply Rules
  • Value of Supply
  • Value of Import
  • Effects of landed cost components and customs duty on VAT
  • VAT considerations for selling exempt items
  • Impact of VAT exemption on certain industries
  • Residential buildings
  • Financial services
  • Bare land
  • Local passenger transport
  • Exemptions and suspension of VAT for imports
  • When should VAT be accounted for?
  • Calculating Input VAT (Purchases)
  • Calculating Output VAT (Sales, Services, Charitable Contributions, and Gifts)
  • Filing VAT returns
  • The timing for VAT Filing
  • Case Study-VAT return filing
  • Claim for VAT Refunds
  • Late payment penalties
  • Error penalties
  • Default interest rate
  • Calculating output VAT on exports
  • Calculating input VAT on imports
  • The concept of Reverse Charge Mechanism
  • Accounting entries in Reverse Charge Mechanism
  • Tax calculation and reconciliation
  • The implication of import VAT on shipments
  • VAT on imports by unregistered persons
  • The layout of the VAT invoice
  • Charging VAT on the invoice price
  • Keep track of VAT invoices
  • Data and documentation requirements for the filing of VAT returns
  • VAT return structure
  • Understanding the different elements of VAT return
  • Calculating and adjusting the Reverse Charged VAT
  • Rightful claiming of input VAT on expenses
  • Adjustment for the profit margin scheme
  • Exempt supplies apportionment of expenses
  • VAT refund application
  • VAT payment

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Expert Instructors & Teaching Methods

Dr Srinivas is a leading industry professional in the field of finance and accounting. He is an established corporate trainer with demonstrated experience in his field. He is the holder of some of the world’s most valued professional credentials such as CMA, CPA, PMP, CCA, CFE, etc. He has an extensive educational background as well in finance which establishes his mettle in designing, developing and delivering excellent training programs. His training records mark exceptional results in guiding and teaching professionals of all experience levels and from diversified backgrounds. He integrates his excellent presentation skills with the knowledge of educational theories and methodologies to provide onsite and virtual training that is of unparalleled quality. His high community services contribution also ascertains his commitment to training potential aspirants to become tomorrow’s professionals.

Education

  • ⦾ Ph.D. in Management, 2018 (Provisional yet to be received) OPJS University, India
  • ⦾ M.Sc. in Applied Psychology 2016, Bhartiyar University, India
  • ⦾ MBA in Finance 2012, Nagarjuna University, India
  • ⦾ LLB 1998, Osmania University, India
  • ⦾ M.Com 1994, Osmania University, India
  • ⦾ B. Com 1990, Osmania University, India

Professional Qualifications

 

  • ⦾ Certified Public Accountant, (CPA), The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, U.S.A
  • ⦾ Certified Management Accountant, (CMA), The Institute of Management Accountants, USA
  • ⦾ Certified Fraud Examiner, (CFE), Association of Fraud Examiners, USA
  • ⦾ Certified Cost Accountant (ICWA-Inter), The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India, India
  • ⦾ Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute

Dr. Srinivas, PhD, MSc, MBA, LLB, CMA, CPA, PMP

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Why Count on Learners Point?

Being the leading provider of the VAT course in Dubai, at Learners Point we help professionals master the necessary skill sets to excel in the accounting and taxation field.

Following are the USPs our VAT training course offers you:

  • We look at real-world scenarios organizations face and formulate our VAT training course evaluating practical requirements
  • Apart from theoretical knowledge, we also focus on practical case studies to give you a reality check and insight into what exactly will be asked of you while delivering in a demanding role
  • Our bespoke VAT course also equips you with hands-on experience by offering assignments related to the actual work environment
  • Apart from organizing group sessions, we also offer a guided learning experience to enhance the quality of our VAT training program
  • We also take a discrete approach to career guidance so that one can be successfully placed as a professional

Learners Experience

"I enjoyed the training. The professor was very knowledgeable."

HAZEL DE G.

Account Manager at Environics Analytics

"Training was relevant and practice-orientated. Can recommend it to other VAT users. Networking was also useful."

Ravi Kumar Makhija

Senior Accountant at Nikita star general trading llc

“My overall experience was wonderful with LearnersPoint team. Our trainer knew in and out of the subject and shared a lot of insights that can help me at my workplace to be more effective. Moreover, it was a good opportunity to network with people of the same interest. Thank you Leaners Point and I recommend this program to all who would to excel at their work- place."

“My overall experience was wonderful with LearnersPoint team. Our trainer knew in and out of the subject and shared a [...]

Omar Hariz

Managing Director at The Digital Tree

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Frequently Asked Questions

Implementation of VAT has boosted the demand for VAT experienced professionals. As the UAE government plans to create their tax teams, a plethora of job opportunities were created in Dubai for VAT experts. This clearly depicts the increasing demand for qualified VAT professionals in the field of accounting and taxation in the UAE in both the private and public sectors.
After taking this VAT training course at Learners Point, you will have ample opportunities to apply to in the private as well as the public sector in the UAE. According to top recruitment websites, job positions such as VAT Consultants, VAT Auditors, Tax Officers, Tax Accountants and many more are open to VAT skilled professionals.
No, there are no specific pre-requisites to enroll in this VAT training course. Any professionals interested to gain a deep understanding of the VAT system in the UAE can join.
At Learners Point, if a participant doesn’t wish to proceed with the training after the registration due to any reason, he or she is entitled to a 100% refund. However, the refund will be issued only if we are notified in writing within 2 days from the date of registration. The refund will be processed within 4 weeks from the day of exit.
With the implementation of Value Added Tax law in the UAE, the demand for VAT-trained professionals is rising. This VAT training in Dubai equips you with an understanding of the rules and regulations for managing VAT operations and calculations in the UAE. This training can improve your career prospects and help you land high-paying jobs.
The VAT training course is designed to equip professionals with comprehensive knowledge of VAT procedures, rules, and regulations in the UAE. This course is ideal for:
1) Business Entrepreneurs
2) CEOs
3) Finance Managers
4) CFOs
5) Accountants
6) People in Payable & Receivable Accounts
7) Internal and External Auditors
8) Professionals in sales and purchasing
9) Individuals interested in learning VAT
The training at Learners Point is interactive, immersive, and intensive hands-on programs. We offer 3 modes of delivery and participants can choose from instructor-led classroom-based group coaching, one-to-one training session, or high-quality live and interactive online sessions as per convenience.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Implementation of VAT has boosted the demand for VAT experienced professionals. As the UAE government plans to create their tax teams, a plethora of job opportunities were created in Dubai for VAT experts. This clearly depicts the increasing demand for qualified VAT professionals in the field of accounting and taxation in the UAE in both the private and public sectors.
With the implementation of Value Added Tax law in the UAE, the demand for VAT-trained professionals is rising. This VAT training in Dubai equips you with an understanding of the rules and regulations for managing VAT operations and calculations in the UAE. This training can improve your career prospects and help you land high-paying jobs.
After taking this VAT training course at Learners Point, you will have ample opportunities to apply to in the private as well as the public sector in the UAE. According to top recruitment websites, job positions such as VAT Consultants, VAT Auditors, Tax Officers, Tax Accountants and many more are open to VAT skilled professionals.
The VAT training course is designed to equip professionals with comprehensive knowledge of VAT procedures, rules, and regulations in the UAE. This course is ideal for:
1) Business Entrepreneurs
2) CEOs
3) Finance Managers
4) CFOs
5) Accountants
6) People in Payable & Receivable Accounts
7) Internal and External Auditors
8) Professionals in sales and purchasing
9) Individuals interested in learning VAT
No, there are no specific pre-requisites to enroll in this VAT training course. Any professionals interested to gain a deep understanding of the VAT system in the UAE can join.
The training at Learners Point is interactive, immersive, and intensive hands-on programs. We offer 3 modes of delivery and participants can choose from instructor-led classroom-based group coaching, one-to-one training session, or high-quality live and interactive online sessions as per convenience.
At Learners Point, if a participant doesn’t wish to proceed with the training after the registration due to any reason, he or she is entitled to a 100% refund. However, the refund will be issued only if we are notified in writing within 2 days from the date of registration. The refund will be processed within 4 weeks from the day of exit.
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