Manager – International Tax & UAE Structuring

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Manager – International Tax & UAE Structuring to work on advisory-led cross-border assignments, with a strong focus on India – UAE structuring, UAE Corporate Tax and succession/private-client structures.

Key Responsibilities:

– Advise on cross-border transactions involving India and UAE, including analysis of DTAA and domestic tax provisions.

– Evaluate tax treatment of dividends, interest, royalties, capital gains and business income, including withholding, PE, residence and beneficial ownership considerations.

– Advise on UAE Corporate Tax provisions and available reliefs, exemptions, Tax Groups, Free Zone/mainland structures and restructuring opportunities.

– Review and technically sign off UAE Corporate Tax Returns, including positions, reliefs and disclosures.

– Develop UAE restructuring and succession structures, including ADGM/DIFC Foundation structures.

– Coordinate with corporate service providers to implement recommended UAE structures.

– Monitor UAE Corporate Tax developments and assess their impact on client structures.

– Support India tax teams on M&A, business transfers, restructurings, outbound investments and exits from the UAE tax perspective.

– Assess structures from an FEMA and Indian exchange-control standpoint.

Candidate Profile:

– 4+ years of experience in International Tax, Cross-Border Tax Advisory or Transaction Structuring.

– CA or equivalent professional qualification.

– Strong ability to interpret tax treaties along with domestic legislation.

– Ability to independently develop and evaluate alternative tax structures.

– Strong working knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax or demonstrated ability to quickly develop technical expertise.

– Comfortable working with primary sources including legislation, treaties, ministerial decisions and administrative guidance.

Preferred:

– FEMA and Indian international tax experience.

– ADGM/DIFC Foundations and succession/private-client structuring.

– M&A tax, due diligence and corporate restructuring.

– UAE entity incorporation coordination.

– Experience reviewing UAE Corporate Tax Returns.

Key Focus: India – UAE Cross-Border Tax | UAE Corporate Tax | Transaction Structuring | Succession Planning