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