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Shaping Certainty in a New Tax Landscape: Reflections on the UAE’s APA Programme
The UAE's introduction of an Advance Pricing Agreement ('APA') framework marks a significant milestone in the country's corporate tax evolution. With the release of the Federal Tax Authority's Corporate Tax Guide on Advance Pricing Agreements (CTGAPA1), taxpayers now have a structured mechanism to obtain prospective certainty on transfer pricing outcomes.
Why Government Transformation Programs Underperform; And How to Build Sustainable Success
Based on my professional experience working closely with government entities across multiple jurisdictions, one reality has become increasingly clear that despite the scale of ambition and investment behind government transformation programs, many struggle to translate intent into lasting impact.
Mystery Shopping: Driving Compliance and Customer Experience Excellence
Mystery shopping plays a vital role in the UAE banking sector by linking regulatory compliance with real customer experience. Baker Tilly’s practical assessments, aligned with the Central Bank’s Consumer Protection Regulation, evaluate transparency, conduct, data protection, complaint handling, and consumer education. These insights help banks strengthen trust, identify gaps, and enhance service quality while maintaining regulatory alignment.
Ensuring Compliance with Article (6): The Fit and Proper Process
The article highlights the importance of Article (6) of the CBUAE Corporate Governance Regulations, which mandates a robust Fit and Proper Process to ensure individuals in key banking roles meet high standards of integrity, competence, financial soundness, and regulatory compliance. With a compliance deadline of 31 July 2025, the regulation plays a critical role in strengthening trust, governance, and stability in the UAE’s financial system.
Transfer Pricing Adjustments and VAT Implications: Navigating the Complexities
Transfer pricing policies are typically established at the commencement of the fiscal year, grounded in prospective financial forecasts and benchmarking analyses designed to uphold the arm’s length principle.
Join Alexandra Kerr-Grant (COO, Divi) and Ayub Khan (Sr Partner, Baker Tilly UAE) on 25th February 2026 for a practical session on how AI can solve real business challenges, not just create more dashboards.
AI That Pays Off: Practical Cost-Saving Use Cases for Finance Leaders
Workshop | Jan 28, 2026
This practical session is designed for CFOs and finance leaders looking to move beyond AI hype and focus on real cost savings and margin improvement. Led by Alexandra Kerr-Grant of Divi and Syed Younas Sadat of Baker Tilly UAE, the session includes a live demonstration of Divi’s agentic AI engine, followed by an interactive Q&A and networking with fellow finance leaders.
Location: Level 20, Sheikh Rashid Tower, Trade Center, PO Box 507392, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Baker Tilly UAE trading as Baker Tilly is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Ltd., the members of which are separate and independent legal entities.
