Muhammad Hanan Tariq

Partner - Tax and Corporate Services

KPMG in Kuwait

Hanan is a Partner in KPMG Kuwait's Tax & Corporate Services department with over 18 years of Accounting, Tax Compliance, and Advisory experience in the Middle East, which comprises advising clients on tax compliance matters and major tax structuring of joint ventures for mega projects in the region.

Profile

Hanan has been involved in advising companies with respect to inbound investment in Kuwait. He has assisted major multinational companies in structuring their operations in Kuwait in a tax-efficient manner and provided detailed advice in respect of the application of various tax treaties with Kuwait.

At KPMG Kuwait, Hanan is the cornerstone of the China Business Desk. This desk has helped create a corridor for Chinese businesses, helping Chinese investors recognize prospects in Kuwait. His professional experience spans across oil and gas, energy, construction, retail and banking, among others.

Areas of Expertise

  • Hanan is leading the China desk team to assist Chinese companies operating in Kuwait as well as in other GCC countries.
  • Hanan has been involved in advising companies in respect to inbound investment in Kuwait and tax advice to major multinational companies to EPC contracts in structuring their operations in Kuwait in a tax-efficient manner including detailed advice regarding the application of various tax treaties with Kuwait.
  • Hanan has extensive experience in advising companies in respect of inbound investments in Kuwait. He has assisted major multinational companies in structuring their operations in Kuwait in a tax-efficient manner including detailed advice in respect of the application of various tax treaties with Kuwait.
  • Hanan has also participated in tax structuring and planning advice to many foreign companies participating in Consortiums, Joint ventures, and consolidations.
  • He has also spoken at various Kuwait Tax Webinars held by KPMG from time to time.

Sector Experience :

  • Extensive experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Construction, retail, and banking sectors.