Tax Director YOSH HOSPITALITY LLC OPC

Tax Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement the group’s corporate tax strategy in alignment with business objectives.

• Optimize tax structures across jurisdictions to ensure tax efficiency and compliance.

• Provide expert guidance on Corporate Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax, Transfer Pricing, and International Tax matters.

• Assess the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

• Conduct regular reviews of the group structure to ensure tax efficiency and compliance.

• Advise on tax-efficient financing and repatriation strategies.

• Ownership of Corporate Tax and VAT registrations, tax computations, tax elections, and filings.

Tax Compliance, Integrity & Regulatory Engagement

• Ensure full compliance with UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, and International Tax regulations.

• Oversee the timely preparation, filing, and payment of all tax obligations.

• Maintain strong integrity in tax reporting and disclosures, ensuring transparency and accuracy.

• Act as the key liaison with tax authorities and regulatory bodies, ensuring proactive engagement and compliance, including tax audits, assessments, refund claims, and disputes.

• Stay up to date on tax regulatory changes and assess their impact on the business.

• Provide strategic guidance on group tax environment and policy implementation.

Transfer Pricing & International Tax

• Develop and implement a robust Transfer Pricing policy in compliance with OECD guidelines across all business units and connected parties.

• Ensure accurate Transfer Pricing documentation including Master File, Local Files, Benchmarking, and other reporting.

• Monitor and manage cross-border tax risks related to intercompany transactions.

• Conduct transfer pricing reviews and provide strategic recommendations for optimization.

• Ensure intercompany pricing, management fees, cost-sharing, and service arrangements comply with regulations.

• Advise on Withholding Tax implications, Permanent Establishment exposure, and Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs).

• Support structuring of cross-border transactions and international operations.

• Coordinate with external advisors on global tax matters.

• Ensure ERP and financial systems reflect approved Transfer Pricing policies.

Tax Policy Development & Risk Mitigation

• Establish and enforce group-wide tax policies and procedures.

• Roll out tax compliance solutions across all business entities.

• Conduct impact assessments on regulatory tax changes and recommend proactive measures.

• Develop a tax governance framework to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

• Lead tax audits and disputes, ensuring favorable resolutions.

Process Improvement & Technology Integration

• Leverage technology and automation to enhance tax reporting and compliance efficiency.

• Implement ERP tax modules and digital solutions for real-time tax monitoring.

• Develop standardized tax reporting processes across the group.

• Establish KPIs to track tax performance and compliance effectiveness.

M&A, Restructuring & Strategic Transactions

• Support tax due diligence for M&A, joint ventures, partnerships, and investments.

• Advise on tax implications of group restructuring, entity rationalization, and fund structures.

• Support post-transaction tax integration.

Commercial & Contractual Advisory

• Review commercial, shareholder, financing, and service agreements.

• Advise business and legal teams on VAT, Corporate Tax, and Transfer Pricing implications.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities.

• Act as the primary tax contact for internal and external stakeholders.