145 Tax Planning jobs in the United Arab Emirates

About Airalo

Alo! Airalo is the world’s first eSIM store that helps people connect in over 200+ countries and regions across the globe. We are building the next digital service that revolutionizes the telecom industry. We are a travel-tech company and an equal-opportunity environment that values and executes diversity, inclusion, and equity. Our team is spread across 50+ countries and six continents. What glues us together is our commitment to changing the way you connect .

About you

We hope that you care deeply about the quality of your work, the intrinsic worth of tasks, and the success of your team. You are self-disciplined and do not require micromanagement in terms of your skillset and work ethic. You do your best to flourish as an individual every day while working hard to foster a collaborative team environment. You believe in the importance of being — and staying — authentic, honest, positive, and kind. You are a good interlocutor with clear and concise communication. You are able to manage multiple projects, have an analytical mind, pay keen attention to detail, and love to get your hands dirty. You are cognizant, tolerant, and welcoming of vulnerabilities and cultural differences.

About the Role

Position : Full-time / Employee

Location: Remote-first

Benefits: Health Insurance, work-from-anywhere stipend, annual wellness & learning credits, annual all-expenses-paid company retreat in a gorgeous destination & other benefits

This role is at the centre of Airalo’s global operational scalability. You will be responsible for developing and enforcing a tax and regulatory compliance framework that keeps pace with our hypergrowth. As Head of Tax & Compliance, you will ensure that Airalo meets all direct and indirect tax obligations across 100+ jurisdictions while advising the business on tax-efficient structures and future-proofing our international operations for public market readiness.

• Build a globally consistent and locally compliant tax structure across >100 active markets, managing complex digital tax requirements
• Oversee end-to-end indirect tax processes including VAT/GST registrations, filings, reconciliations, and audits
• Develop and implement robust transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transaction flows; work closely with legal and finance
• Identify and mitigate tax risks such as permanent establishment exposure, withholding tax gaps, and cross-border payment compliance
• Engage with third-party tax consultants, local authorities, and internal stakeholders to align on tax obligations and risk appetite
• Monitor evolving global tax regulations and drive internal alignment on required adjustments
• Establish internal tax policies, compliance calendars, and a reporting dashboard for global tax status and exposure
• Support finance and legal teams during funding, acquisitions, and legal entity restructuring with appropriate tax advice and filings

• Expertise in indirect tax (VAT, GST, DST) across emerging and developed markets, especially digital commerce
• Deep knowledge of transfer pricing frameworks and experience preparing TP documentation and local files
• Strong command of global economic substance rules
• Familiarity with automated tax reporting platforms (Avalara, Vertex) and building compliance dashboards
• Risk-focused, yet solution-oriented in balancing business enablement and regulatory obligations
• Ability to engage with tax authorities, legal teams, and external advisors across geographies

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link

We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this opportunity. Airalo is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity & inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities throughout our job interview process.

About Airalo

Alo! Airalo is the world’s first eSIM store that helps people connect in over 200+ countries and regions across the globe. We are building the next digital service that revolutionizes the telecom industry. We are a travel-tech company and an equal-opportunity environment that values and executes diversity, inclusion, and equity. Our team is spread across 50+ countries and six continents. What glues us together is our commitment to changing the way you connect.

About you

We hope that you care deeply about the quality of your work, the intrinsic worth of tasks, and the success of your team. You are self-disciplined and do not require micromanagement in terms of your skillset and work ethic. You do your best to flourish as an individual every day while working hard to foster a collaborative team environment. You believe in the importance of being — and staying — authentic, honest, positive, and kind. You are a good interlocutor with clear and concise communication. You are able to manage multiple projects, have an analytical mind, pay keen attention to detail, and love to get your hands dirty. You are cognizant, tolerant, and welcoming of vulnerabilities and cultural differences.

About the Role

Position: Full-time / Employee

Location:Remote-first

Benefits:Health Insurance, work-from-anywhere stipend, annual wellness & learning credits, annual all-expenses-paid company retreat in a gorgeous destination & other benefits

This role is at the centre of Airalo’s global operational scalability. You will be responsible for developing and enforcing a tax and regulatory compliance framework that keeps pace with our hypergrowth. As Head of Tax & Compliance, you will ensure that Airalo meets all direct and indirect tax obligations across 100+ jurisdictions while advising the business on tax-efficient structures and future-proofing our international operations for public market readiness.

• Build a globally consistent and locally compliant tax structure across >100 active markets, managing complex digital tax requirements
• Oversee end-to-end indirect tax processes including VAT/GST registrations, filings, reconciliations, and audits
• Develop and implement robust transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transaction flows; work closely with legal and finance
• Identify and mitigate tax risks such as permanent establishment exposure, withholding tax gaps, and cross-border payment compliance
• Engage with third-party tax consultants, local authorities, and internal stakeholders to align on tax obligations and risk appetite
• Monitor evolving global tax regulations and drive internal alignment on required adjustments
• Establish internal tax policies, compliance calendars, and a reporting dashboard for global tax status and exposure
• Support finance and legal teams during funding, acquisitions, and legal entity restructuring with appropriate tax advice and filings

• Expertise in indirect tax (VAT, GST, DST) across emerging and developed markets, especially digital commerce
• Deep knowledge of transfer pricing frameworks and experience preparing TP documentation and local files
• Strong command of global economic substance rules
• Familiarity with automated tax reporting platforms (Avalara, Vertex) and building compliance dashboards
• Risk-focused, yet solution-oriented in balancing business enablement and regulatory obligations
• Ability to engage with tax authorities, legal teams, and external advisors across geographies

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link

We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this opportunity. Airalo is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity & inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities throughout our job interview process.

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About Us:

We are a fast-growing SaaS startup serving a global customer base, with operations and entities in the US, UK, UAE, and Singapore. Our mission is to simplify (your product's domain), and as we scale, we are committed to building a robust financial and compliance framework that supports sustainable growth and regulatory alignment across all regions.

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Role Overview:

We are seeking a Tax & Compliance Specialist to lead and manage the company’s tax and statutory compliance across the US, UK, UAE, and Singapore. This includes oversight of corporate taxes, indirect taxes (VAT/GST/Sales Tax), payroll tax compliance, and statutory filings. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, proactive, and capable of managing compliance across multiple jurisdictions and entities.

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Key Responsibilities:

United States (US):

• Ensure compliance with federal and state income taxes, sales/use tax, US State forms filing and payroll tax obligations
• Manage filings such as Form 1120, state sales tax returns, W-2s, and 1099s
• Coordinate with outsourced payroll providers (e.g.,Rippling) to ensure accurate reporting and tax remittance and Support payroll tax compliance if US-based employees are hired
• Oversee VAT returns, HMRC submissions, and CT600 (Corporation Tax) filings
• Manage UK payroll tax compliance, including PAYE, NICs, P11Ds, and RTI submissions
• Liaise with UK-based advisors to ensure accuracy and timeliness of all filings
• Support payroll tax compliance if UK-based employees are hired

United Arab Emirates (UAE):

• Ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Tax, VAT (5%), and FTA reporting requirements
• Handle Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) and UBO declarations where applicable
• Ensure timely GST filings, Form C/C-S (corporate income tax), and IRAS requirements
• Support payroll tax compliance if Singapore-based employees are hired

General Responsibilities Across All Jurisdictions

• Maintain a compliance calendar to ensure timely submission of all tax and regulatory filings
• Work with external advisors, tax consultants, payroll providers, and auditors for local compliance
• Ensure accurate invoice logic and tax handling within SaaS billing systems (e.g., Stripe Tax,
• Keep abreast of tax law changes, including digital services taxes and SaaS-specific place-of-supply rules
• Document and maintain internal SOPs, tax positions, and compliance trackers
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline tax and payroll processes

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Requirements:

• 5–8 years of experience managing direct, indirect, and payroll tax compliance, ideally across the US, UK, UAE, and Singapore
• Deep understanding of payroll tax obligations in the US and UK.
• Experience in SaaS, tech startups, or fast-paced multinational environments
• Familiarity with tax and accounting tools such as Stripe Tax, Xero, Rippling, Deel
• Excellent organizational and cross-border collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in a distributed team

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Nice to Have:

• Experience setting up tax and compliance structures in new jurisdictions
• Exposure to direct and indirect tax compliance and global payroll compliance.
• Familiarity with statutory reporting platforms and automated tax engines

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Why Join Us:

• Own high-impact work with room for automation and innovation
• Work with a globally distributed, high-performance team

• Seniority levelAssociate

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionAccounting/Auditing, Finance, and Legal
• IndustriesTechnology, Information and Internet

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• Build a globally consistent and locally compliant tax structure across >100 active markets, managing complex digital tax requirements
• Oversee end-to-end indirect tax processes including VAT/GST registrations, filings, reconciliations, and audits
• Develop and implement robust transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transaction flows; work closely with legal and finance
• Identify and mitigate tax risks such as permanent establishment exposure, withholding tax gaps, and cross-border payment compliance
• Engage with third-party tax consultants, local authorities, and internal stakeholders to align on tax obligations and risk appetite
• Monitor evolving global tax regulations and drive internal alignment on required adjustments
• Establish internal tax policies, compliance calendars, and a reporting dashboard for global tax status and exposure
• Support finance and legal teams during funding, acquisitions, and legal entity restructuring with appropriate tax advice and filings

• Expertise in indirect tax (VAT, GST, DST) across emerging and developed markets, especially digital commerce
• Deep knowledge of transfer pricing frameworks and experience preparing TP documentation and local files
• Strong command of global economic substance rules
• Familiarity with automated tax reporting platforms (Avalara, Vertex) and building compliance dashboards
• Risk-focused, yet solution-oriented in balancing business enablement and regulatory obligations
• Ability to engage with tax authorities, legal teams, and external advisors across geographies

• Understanding of UAE Tax (VAT & Corporate Tax) regulations
• Ability to interact with client & guide / assist them with respect to their CT & VAT compliances
• Ability to undertake CT / VAT registrations, amendments as well as filing of required returns
• Handle all statutory compliances of clients like VAT, Corporate Tax, UBO Declaration & any other corporate statutory compliances applicable from time to time.
• Knowledge of tax laws in particular UAE VAT, Corporate Tax & Other Corporate Regulations
• Understanding of DTAA is required.
• Understanding of international tax, DTAA, BEPS, CRS and TIEA will be an added advantage.
• Good report writing skill
• Minimum 4 years of experience in tax compliance or related roles in UAE
• Qualification – Chartered Accountant

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

• Accounting & Auditing

Department / Functional Area

• Accounts
• Taxation
• Audit
• Company Secretary

Keywords

• Tax Compliance Officer
• Tax Manager
• Head Of Tax

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Kothari Auditors and Accountants

Kothari Auditors and Accountants - a professionally managed accounting, auditing, management and financial consulting firm, was established in October 1992. The company is registered with the Ministry of Economy, Dubai Department of Economic Development, Sharjah Economic Development Department and other local authorities to operate in the emirates of Dubai and Sharjah. The firm excels in offering accounting, audit services that includes statutory, internal and management audit and a host of financial consultancy services. It offers professional guidance that leverages formalities needed to set up businesses in the industrial, trade or services sector either offshore, local, or in any of the free zones in the UAE.

Tony Saldanha - HR Officer

Bank Street, Dubai UAE Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Job Opportunity

Seeking a highly skilled Accountant and Tax Consultant to handle national and international clients across various industries with a focus on VAT and Corporate Tax.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage and prepare VAT filings and corporate tax returns for diverse clientele ensuring compliance with local and international standards.
2. Provide strategic tax planning and advice tailored to client-specific needs including cross-border tax considerations.
3. Liaise with tax authorities handle tax audits and resolve disputes or inquiries.
4. Maintain meticulous financial records and prepare financial reports and statements.
5. Offer guidance on tax implications of business decisions and stay updated on new tax laws and regulations.
6. Collaborate effectively with team members to deliver integrated client solutions.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
2. ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
3. At least 5 years of experience in an accounting and tax role with strong emphasis on VAT and corporate tax.
4. Proven track record of managing financials for clients across different industries and regions.
5. Strong proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
6. Exceptional communication negotiation and presentation skills.
7. Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
8. Experience in international taxation.
9. Multilingual abilities to better serve our diverse client base.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
2. Professional development opportunities and career advancement.
3. Dynamic and supportive work environment with access to international markets and clients.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Tax Specialist to join our team. This individual will play a key role in overseeing and managing the organization's tax compliance, reporting, and planning functions.

• Ensure alignment with UAE tax laws and international regulations.
• Handle VAT, excise tax, transfer pricing, and economic substance regulations.
• Provide strategic tax advice to support business initiatives.
• Identify tax efficiencies and ensure risk management related to tax matters.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from a recognized university, preferably with a Master's degree or relevant tax certification.

• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in VAT, transfer pricing, economic substance regulations, and corporate income tax principles.

The role involves leading tax compliance, planning, and risk management efforts. A seasoned professional with 8-10 years of international tax experience is required.

• Develop group tax strategies aligned with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate filing of tax returns as per country-specific tax calendars.
• Stay updated on tax legislation changes and assess their impact.
• Optimize tax positions and mitigate risks.
• Provide training and guidance to the tax team and relevant stakeholders within Finance, Accounting, and Internal Control.
• Ensure compliance with Transfer Pricing Regulations and maintain transfer pricing documentation.
• Work with SAP & Oracle systems for tax-related data extraction and reconciliation.

Requirements:

• 8-10 years of experience in an international tax environment (Big 4 experience preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA, CA, ACCA, or CMA; MBA preferred).
• UAE Tax experience is required.
• Strong tax technical skills and tax accounting knowledge.

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We are seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to join our team. The primary role of this position is to ensure compliance with various tax laws and regulations, as well as accounting for input/output VAT.

• Responsibilities include timely preparation and filing of monthly VAT returns, accounting, filing, and compliance of corporate tax requirements, including supporting corporate tax and VAT audits.
• The successful candidate will also be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions in the company's financial ledgers, efficiently reconciling financial transactions and balances, and maintaining compliance with company policies.

• Prepare and file monthly VAT returns on time
• Ensure compliance with corporate tax requirements, including audits
• Record transactions accurately and timely in the company's financial ledgers
• Reconcile financial transactions and balances efficiently
• Maintain compliance with company policies

We require a highly skilled and experienced individual with a degree in Accounting/Commerce and relevant work experience. Prior experience in UAE tax laws is an added advantage.

• Must have graduated in Accounting/Commerce
• 2-3 years of work experience in a similar role
• Prior experience in UAE tax laws is an advantage
• Knowledge of MS Office solutions (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills - Verbal & Written

The ideal candidate should be reliable, dedicated, and flexible to work additional hours/weekends as business requires. Willingness to accept additional assignments is also a must.