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Africa to Asia: Legal Narratives of Change and Continuity
This Edition of Law Update, From Africa to Asia: Legal Narratives of Change and Continuity, takes you on a journey through dynamic markets.
Africa is undergoing a tech-driven transformation, overcoming regulatory challenges while its startup ecosystem thrives. India’s legal framework is evolving rapidly, keeping pace with its expanding economy and diverse business environment.
We also dive into China’s regulatory shifts, particularly how they are shaping investments in the MENA region, and explore Korea’s innovative global partnerships, which are driving advancements in industries across the UAE and beyond.
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Richard Ferrand
Tax Advisor (Associate)
Biography
Richard is a Tax Advisor (Associate) based in our Riyadh office in KSA. Prior to joining Al Tamimi, he worked in the tax practice for 1 of the big 4 consultancy firms in Luxembourg for a period of 8 years.
Richard specializes in advising international and local companies in KSA on corporate tax, withholding tax and VAT matters across multiple industries including telecommunications, healthcare, consulting, media and construction among others.
Recent Experience
- Advised clients on setting up joint-venture entities in Saudi Arabia, focusing on creating tax-efficient arrangements and addressing local tax implications such as Zakat and VAT.
- Advised clients on tax strategies for real estate transactions, helping them navigate Saudi tax regulations and optimize their tax positions.
- Advised clients on improving the efficiency of their withholding tax practices, identifying ways to reduce WHT burdens in accordance with Saudi tax laws.
- Advised clients on tax due diligence for investment funds considering acquisitions, assessing tax risks and opportunities to support informed investment decisions.
- Advised clients on various aspects of VAT, including compliance and optimization, to ensure adherence to Saudi VAT regulations while maximizing potential benefits.
- Advised clients on leveraging double tax treaties to minimize tax liabilities, helping them apply treaty benefits effectively to reduce their overall tax burden.
- Advised clients on tax aspects of establishing regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia, ensuring compliance with local regulations to support their regional operations.
- Advised clients on tax structuring of their private equity and debt investments.
Language(s)
- English
- French
Education
- 2016 – LLM in European and International Tax Law, University of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
- 2014 – Bachelor of Law, University of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
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