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Naveen Kumar Kabraa

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Naveen worked at senior level roles across many organizations over his 18 plus years of experience. He begun his carrier with Price Waterhouse Coopers in Assurance division in India and the UK. Later he moved into mainstream finance with companies like Damac Properties, Drake and Scull, Al Nasr Contracting LLC. In the last 6 years Naveen has focused into Consultancy with Tax and Business Advisory being at the core including VAT Advisory and Corporate Finance. He is founding Partner of SBC Tax Consulting LLC .

Naveen’s expertise includes providing financial & business leadership, strategic consultation, and guidance, internal audits, implementing cost control measures for improvement in top- line and bottom-line, raising funds with very healthy relations with the banks in the UAE and abroad, IPO assistance possessing full knowledge of entire process of IPO, dealing with banks/lawyers/auditors/analysts etc.

Naveen is a qualified Chartered Accountant from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and an ACMA from Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK.

Nishant Rayma

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A Senior Chartered Accountant and a fellow member (FCA) of an Institute of Chartered Accountants of India with over 20 years post-qualification experience out of which 16 years UAE local experience ranging from an International taxation, UAE Corporate tax advisory, business and tax restructuring, merger, acquisition and assurance services (including Big-4 experience in UAE):

Advising on provisions of The “Taxation of Corporations and Businesses” (UAE Corporate tax law) no.47 of 2022.

Model Tax Convention on Income and on Capital 2017 (settling uniform basis for interpretation of double tax avoidance agreement – DTAA).

Advising local businesses and MNCs on “impact assessment” of newly introduced UAE Corporate tax law on businesses and business operations.

Advising and helping businesses to prepare for efficient compliance of UAE Corporate tax law provisions.

Advising and helping businesses to prepare tax accounting, restructuring of chart of accounts to align with provisions of the UAE Corporate tax law.

Supporting UAE businesses for tax efficient re-structuring of business model, business operations and business activities.

Supporting UAE Free Zone businesses (onshore and offshore) to understand impact of provisions of UAE Corporate tax law.

Assisting UAE businesses in registration of businesses on govt. portal, computation of taxable income, corporate tax liability and filing corporate tax returns.

Advising businesses on Advance Pricing Agreements, private clarification from tax authorities, critical corporate tax issues and representing before tax authorities as and when require.

Supporting businesses to perform tax due diligence and efficient compliance of laws with minimum tax liabilities.

Bhawna Chopra

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Bhawna Chopra is partner at Premier Brains Global, an established consulting firm offering audit, tax consultancy and business advisory services to its clients. She heads the Tax department and is responsible for managing the operations of this department which covers direct, indirect tax, international taxation consulting and compliance. She is an all India rank holder Chartered Accountant. She also holds MBA degree from Edinburgh business school (UK) and Diploma in Transfer pricing from ATT,UK. Her previous work experience includes working with Ernst & Young and Schlumberger (Oil & gas MNC).

A seasoned tax professional with over 19 years of experience in the areas of taxation advisory covering corporate tax, tax and legal restructuring, transfer pricing, value added tax, excise tax and economic substance regulations. She has successfully led various tax impact assessment and implementation projects in UAE. She has expertise in providing advisory on international tax treaties and GCC taxation. She has been actively involved in conducting various tax trainings and workshops.

 

Nimish Makvana

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Professional Experience and Summary:

  • Nimish Makvana is a Senior Partner and Management team member of Crowe MAK in UAE. Crowe MAK is a member firm of Crowe Global which is among the top 10 global accounting networks of the world, consisting of over 200 independent accounting and advisory service firms in more than 130 countries.
  • Pro-active and result oriented senior finance professional with over 20 years of successful expertise in Audit and Assurance services, Internal controls, accounting review, leading financial, internal and management audits of Multinational and leading local clients from Trading / Services / Manufacturing / Hospitality Industry including Private Joint Stock Company and Public Joint stock company. He possesses strong commercial, networking and entrepreneur skills and expertise in developing Strategic Business Plans, General management, Auditing, Financial Analysis, IFRS and Finance reporting.
  • Highly educated with multiple chartered accountancy (CA) qualifications from prestigious Institutes from India (ICAI) and UK (ICAEW). He is deeply passionate about serving Audit, accounting professional community, and supporting key social causes and CSR. He is strategically involved with Crowe UAE in overall practice development firm wide, thereby contributing towards quality enhancement and key contributor to the strategic initiatives of the firm.
  • Member of Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC – Dubai), JITO (Dubai) and various professional forum.
  • Nimish Makvana regularly shares his views in Media on professional and economic matters and have featured in Times NOW Emerging India Forum and Union Indian Budget presentations.

Professional Affiliations:

  • Fellow Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
  • Associate Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Associate Member of The Emirates Association for Accountants & Auditors Association (EAAA)

Professional credentials/achievements:

  • Currently serving as Honorary Director – UAE Chapter of The Institute of Directors (IOD), India.
  • Served as Chairman of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) – Dubai Chapter in 2015-16 and winner of the Best Overseas Chapter Award from ICAI, India and first founding member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (Dubai) Chapter NPIO.
  • Served as 1st elected President and as well as Administrative Board Member of Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC) – Dubai, which is the largest representative organization of Indian businessmen and professionals in the Emirate of Dubai.

Education:

  • Bachelor of Commerce – University of Mumbai – India
  • Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
  • Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

 

About Us

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Welcome to the UAE Taxation Society—a vibrant community dedicated to fostering excellence and collaboration among tax professionals across the United Arab Emirates.

Our Society serves as a trusted platform for experts, practitioners, and academics who are passionate about advancing the field of taxation in line with best practices established by the OECD and the UAE Ministry of Finance. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and professionalism, while promoting continuous learning and ethical conduct in all tax-related matters.

At the heart of our mission is the drive to empower our members with knowledge, resources, and networking opportunities. Through workshops, seminars, and access to the latest tax developments, we help our members stay at the forefront of legislative changes and international standards, ensuring alignment with both national and global frameworks.

As a member of the UAE Taxation Society, you join a supportive network that encourages dialogue, professional growth, and the exchange of ideas. Whether you are an experienced advisor, a new entrant to the field, or an academic, you’ll find opportunities to contribute, learn, and connect with fellow experts who share your dedication to excellence.

We invite you to become part of our community and help shape the future of taxation in the UAE. Together, we strive to promote sound tax policy, support compliance with evolving regulations, and elevate the reputation of our profession within the region and beyond.

Overview

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Taxation Society UAE is a premier platform dedicated to fostering excellence in taxation practices across the region. Our mission is to provide a collaborative forum for taxation professionals, policymakers, and academics to share insights, discuss best practices, and shape the future of tax policies in the UAE. Guided by our core values of integrity, innovation, and excellence, we are committed to advancing the standards of tax administration and ensuring a robust and transparent tax environment.