Rashmi Rajkumar

Rashmi Rajkumar

Chartered Accountant

As a leading tax professional in the UAE, she has been instrumental in guiding businesses through the implementation of VAT since its introduction in 2017, helping companies build a robust VAT compliance framework and optimise their tax positions. With the landmark introduction of the UAE Corporate Tax in 2023, she has expanded her advisory scope to help businesses navigate this new tax regime, offering specialised services in corporate tax structuring, compliance and strategic planning. Her experience in direct taxation in India for 7 years before moving to the UAE in 2011 comes in handy.

Her practice maintains a particular strength in taxation and transfer pricing, where she provides high quality advisory services to businesses, focusing on

  • UAE corporate tax compliance and structuring
  • VAT advice and compliance
  • Transfer pricing documentation and compliance
  • Strategic financial advice for market entry
  • Other tax and compliance advisory services

Her experience includes assisting clients with contemporaneous documentation, pricing studies, VAT impact assessments and corporate tax planning, as well as defending positions before tax authorities.

Her diverse client portfolio includes boutique hotels, specialised manufacturing units, healthcare providers and retail chains, with a particular focus on mid-market companies seeking international expansion.

A recognised thought leader in the tax community, Rashmi regularly conducts executive-level workshops and participates in international forums, sharing insights on the evolving UAE tax landscape, transfer pricing developments and cross-border business opportunities. Her approach combines technical mastery with practical business acumen, making her a trusted advisor to companies navigating the complexities of domestic and international tax obligations.

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