Partner/Senior Consultant
Aquib Hussain Law Associates and Murtaza & Dastgir
Total years of experience :33 years, 1 Months
Heading tax function including Transaction Advisory Services, Compliance and tax Litigation Services
Managed a team consisting managers, and associates; conducted professional development courses for staff
Responsible for marketing and clients' handling
Successfully devised and helped implementation of global tax planning of clients.
Assisted in tax advisory, preparation of returns and appeals and representation before taxation authorities
Headed Tax Practice; directly reporting to partner
Headed a team of professionals; conducted professional development courses;
Successfully devised and implemented Tax Planning for major clients
Headed tax function; directly reporting to the Country Director.
Supervised Tax Advisory, Tax Compliance and Objections/appeals Services
Give critical advices on taxation of royalty income of foreign brands in Kuwait
Supervised Tax Advices, Reviewed and approved tax declarations and finalised tax objections (appeals) besides ensuring compliance with Global Risk Management Manual of the Firm
Successful tax litigation in respect of clients engaged in leasing and banking business and telecommunications
Carried out assigned tasks in audits and preparation of declarations/returns and appeal documents
Studied advance tax, financial reporting, cost accounting, management accounting and commercial laws
Major subjects included Accounting, Auditing, Taxation and Commercial laws