Pillar Two in Practice: An Open Insight Webinar
Wednesday, 4 February 2026 | Online | Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (GST)
Understanding the OECD GloBE Rules and preparing for the UK CIOT’s Pillar Two Award Certificate
The OECD Pillar Two framework is reshaping the international tax landscape by introducing a global minimum effective tax rate and complex compliance obligations for multinational groups. Tax and finance professionals across the UAE and the wider GCC are increasingly required to understand not only the technical rules, but also their practical implications for group structures, financial reporting, governance, and compliance.
This Open Insight Webinar provides a high-level yet practical introduction to the Pillar Two GloBE Rules and offers a preview of the UK Chartered Institute of Taxation Pillar Two Award Certificate. The session is designed to give participants clarity on the core concepts, emerging challenges, and the capabilities required to confidently progress toward formal certification, with the next examination scheduled for June 2026.
Why Join?
By attending this open webinar, participants will:
- Gain a clear and practical overview of the OECD Pillar Two GloBE Rules and their relevance for UAE and GCC-based groups
- Understand key technical concepts, including scope, effective tax rate (ETR) calculations, top-up tax and allocation mechanisms
- Identify the main challenges and risk areas faced by tax and finance teams in the region
- Learn how Pillar Two impacts in-house tax functions, advisors, CFOs and finance leadership
- Receive a structured preview of the Pillar Two Award Programme, including course content, learning approach and expected outcomes
- Assess whether the Pillar Two Award is the right next step for their professional and technical development
This session is ideal for professionals seeking to build Pillar Two readiness and position themselves at the forefront of international tax developments.
Agenda:
- Welcome and introductions
- Overview of the OECD Pillar Two global minimum tax framework
- Key concepts of the GloBE Rules: scope, ETR and top-up tax
- Practical challenges and considerations for UAE and GCC-based groups
- Common misconceptions and critical risk areas
- Overview of the Pillar Two Award Programme and learning structure
- Who should pursue the Pillar Two Award and why
- Live Q&A session