John Casey
Tax Consultant, RAKEZ
Master the Money-Side of Your Business Without a Finance Degree
Want to understand your business finances without the headache?
Join us for a high-impact, jargon-free webinar built for entrepreneurs, decision-makers, and business leaders who want clarity without complexity.
We’ll break down the UAE Corporate Tax framework into simple, actionable steps – what to register for, when to file, and how to stay compliant – so you can confidently manage your business finances and avoid costly mistakes.
Whether you’re running a free zone or mainland company, new to business or established, this is a must-attend webinar.
Key Takeaways
This webinar was our most attended session yet and generated the highest number of queries we’ve ever received – proof that tax and accounting is a critical topic of our business community.
The webinar was a practical, no-nonsense session that broke down complex UAE corporate tax and accounting rules into clear, actionable steps. The engagement showed us that more webinars and seminars on this topic are not only valuable but essential, and we’ll be hosting many more throughout the year.
Here are some of the most powerful takeaways that will help you stay compliant, unlock Free Zone and small business relief benefits, and confidently manage your finances.
💡 Latest Free Zone Guidance: A detailed breakdown of what counts as qualifying income, substance requirements, and how to stay compliant.
🛠 Avoiding Costly Mistakes: A clear view of common filing errors, compliance pitfalls, and the practical steps needed to stay penalty-free with the FTA.
🧠 SME Tax Relief: Clarity on leveraging the AED 3M turnover threshold, available excemptions, and the 0% tax rate on profits up to AED 375,000.
🎯 VAS Team Has Your Back: Attendees left with confidence knowing that RAKEZ’s Value Added Services Team provides continuous UAE Corporate Tax guidance and tailored business support.
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Why You Can’t Miss This
- UAE Corporate Tax, Demystified: Understand what’s required, who needs to register, and when – no finance background needed.
- Free Zone Perks Explained: Learn which tax exemptions apply, what counts as qualifying income, and how to stay compliant.
- Avoid Penalties: Get clarity on common filing mistakes and the steps to stay on the right side of the FTA.
- Small Business Relief 101: Discover how to leverage the AED 3 million revenue threshold and the 0% tax rate up to AED 375,000.
- Financial Confidence Without the Complexity: Get all the financial knowledge you need to manage your business – without needing a finance degree.
AGENDA
10:00 Welcome Note by Ian Hunt, Chief Customer Officer, RAKEZ
10:05 Introduction by Mohammed Kutyba Al Issa, VAS Director, RAKEZ
10:10 Tax & Accounting Basics Every Non-Finance Leader Should Know, John Casey, Tax Consultant, RAKEZ
10:50 Q&A
11:00 End of Programme
ABOUT THE GROWTH SERIES
Cultivating Success with the RAKEZ Growth Series
The RAKEZ Growth Series has been developed to provide our ever-growing community with access to some of the region’s leading business minds to share knowledge and frameworks, network with your peers and to walk away with actionable insights to help your business thrive and grow.
RAKEZ Growth Series returns in 2025 – bigger, better, and even more focused on delivering key business topics to help you achieve your goals.
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Each time you attend a RAKEZ Growth Series event, you earn a virtual raffle ticket. The more events you attend, the more chances you have to win incredible prizes at the end of the year! The best part? You’re not just winning a prize – you’re winning knowledge, connections, and opportunities to grow your business.
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This event is free for Compass Coworking Centre members and RAKEZ-registered companies and clients.
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Speakers
John brings over 15 years of experience in tax and professional services, having held senior roles in Big4 accounting firms, banking, and legal sectors. Originally from New Zealand, he has gained significant professional experience across Australia, the Middle East, and Africa. He's helped hundreds of SME businesses navigate the new UAE Corporate Tax.
