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      Zubair Patel heads the Tax Steering Group, KPMG MESAC. The Tax Steering Group is responsible for the growth and development of KPMG's tax services across the MESAC region. He is also Head of Tax & Corporate Services in KPMG Kuwait.

      Zubair has significant experience in advising clients on their tax compliance matters. On a regular basis, he advises major Kuwait-based groups on tax efficient structures for outbound investment involving the application of appropriate tax treaties/holding company structures.

      Zubair has negotiated finalizing of tax assessments and tax objections/appeals for clients, resulting in tax savings for clients. Most notably, he was involved in negotiating a reduction in tax of over US$13 million for a UK-based franchise operator in Kuwait.

      Zubair has worked closely with the Ministry of Finance (MOF) in Kuwait and has strong relations with the tax authorities.

      1. Area of expertise
        • International markets
        • Public policy and regulatory change
        • Tax regulation and compliance policies
        • Tax restructuring
      2. Education & qualification
        • Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales
        • Bachelor of Commerce

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