The GCC VAT Framework Training

Finance & Accounting · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900

Overview

The GCC VAT Framework Course provides an in-depth understanding of how Value Added Tax (VAT) operates across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The introduction of VAT across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman has transformed the regional business landscape, requiring companies to adapt to a new era of financial accountability and compliance. This GCC VAT Framework Training explores the rules, regulations, and administrative procedures necessary to comply with VAT laws while maintaining operational efficiency.

Learning Objectives

• Develop a clear understanding of VAT application through the supply chain
• Accurately account for VAT in accordance with GCC regulations
• Prevent VAT from becoming a cost to the organization
• Evaluate VAT’s impact across multiple business units
• Prepare an actionable roadmap to achieve and sustain VAT compliance

Who Should Attend

This GCC VAT Framework Course is ideal for professionals responsible for financial management, accounting, or business compliance, including:

• Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and Finance Managers
• Accountants and Internal Auditors
• Procurement and IT Managers
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Managers
• Tax and Compliance Officers
• Professionals across public

Course Outline

Day 1 — Meaning of VAT

• The New Legislation
• Deadlines for Compliance

Day 2 — Risks of Non-Compliance

• Pre-requisites & Preparation for Businesses Before VAT Implementation
• Differentiate Accounting Methods Concerning VAT

Day 3 — Calculate Input VAT and Output VAT

• Categorize the Supplies for VAT Calculation

Day 4 — Understand the Impact of VAT on the Imports and…

• Understand the Impact of VAT on the Operational and the Financial Performance of the Business

Day 5 — Preparation of the Invoices Including VAT and Returns

• Understand VAT Administration, Fines and Penalties Related to VAT Filing

Accreditation

Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.

Dates & Venues

Dates	Venue	Delivery	Duration	Fee (USD)
22–26 November 2026	Riyadh, KSA	Public	5 days	3,900

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Al-Khobraa finance and accounting courses cover?

The portfolio covers IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and IPSAS, financial analysis and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cost and management accounting, accounts payable and receivable, internal controls and audit, and finance for non-finance managers.

Who should attend a finance and accounting course?

These courses suit accountants and financial analysts, finance managers and controllers, budgeting and planning staff, internal auditors, accounts payable and receivable teams, and non-financial managers who own a budget or read financial statements.

How long are finance and accounting courses, and where are they held?

Most Al-Khobraa finance and accounting courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.

What certificate will I receive?

Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.

Can finance and accounting training be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. Any Al-Khobraa finance and accounting course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.

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