Nawaf Almarzooqi

Dynamic Operations Director with over 7 years of experience in tax management and strategic policy

implementation. Demonstrated success in leading large teams, evidenced by an increase in taxpayer registrations

and the launch of a digital tax residency service to streamline processes. Expert in cross-agency collaboration,

enhancing operational efficiency, and driving compliance with regulations. Ready to leverage this experience to

drive impactful change and optimize operational excellence.

I am the Head of Tax Registration at the UAE Federal Tax Authority, where I lead a team of over 160 employees and manage more than 38 operations across VAT, Corporate Tax, Excise, and other tax streams.

With more than a decade of experience in tax administration, digital transformation, and government excellence, I have driven major reforms such as the Zero Bureaucracy program and the Corporate Tax Registration Incentive Plan.

Under my leadership, tax registration transactions grew from 514,621 in 2023 to 1.46 million in 2024, with nearly 390,000 in Q1 2025 alone.

I successfully led enhancements in EmaraTax services, VAT Group reforms significant growth, and enabled 68,000+ businesses to complete corporate tax early registration.

I am deeply involved in strategic workforce planning, recruitment, and capacity building through specialized training, including VAT diplomas, AI, and leadership programs.

My role also extends to cross-government collaborations with economic departments to streamline national services.

I have been honored with the Zero Bureaucracy Award and nominated for the Prime Minister’s Medal and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Leadership Development Program.

I am passionate about efficiency, competitiveness, and innovation, aligning my work with the UAE’s vision for global leadership.

Master‘s in Business quality Management