Amrita Chandwani

• Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders for improved collaboration.
• Led departmental strategies by collaborating with team members and effectively communicating goals.
• Championed change management initiatives, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency.
• Played a key role as one of the initial members to establish the Tax practice at BDO UAE.
• Offered comprehensive tax advisory services to clients across diverse industries, guiding them through UAE VAT, Excise Tax and Economic Substance Regulation (ESR) obligations since the implementation of these taxes.
• Conducted training sessions for clients to enhance their understanding of tax laws and regulatory changes, facilitating smooth implementation and compliance.
• Led various tax advisory and structuring engagements, including model audits, due diligence reviews, and private clarification requests.
• Provided critical support to businesses during tax audits, including follow-ups with tax authorities and handling subsequent appeals.
• Collaborated on conceptualizing the eInvoicing tool of BDO UAE and closely worked with a leading global tax and accounting software provider to test and implement UAE VAT solutions tailored for organizations and accounting firms.
• Successfully facilitated multiple clients in transitioning to VAT-compliant accounting systems, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and reducing compliance risks.
• Supported free zone authorities in the implementation of Economic Substance Regulations (ESR), including coordination with the Ministry of Finance and review of ESR filings.

Business development

• Conducted training sessions for the Tax advisory team on VAT, ESR and effective client management techniques.
• Supporting the eInvoicing and Tax services business development at BDO UAE. Collaborating closely with management and marketing teams to formulate and execute business development strategies, including the drafting and publication of marketing materials.
• Actively participated in and delivered presentations at webinars and events hosted by the firm and other professional bodies, contributing expertise and insights on tax matters.

• Provided active support in implementing GST for a foreign bank, a global engineering construction company, and a large business support service company.
• Supported clients in filing appeals and provided litigation support services.
• Assisted clients in complying with various requirements under the GST Law and other Indirect taxes in India.
• Conducted in-house training sessions on GST implementation by analyzing crucial judicial precedents, notifications, circulars, and other updates.

• Advised clients on the applicability of indirect taxes (Customs, Service Tax, Excise, and Value Added Tax) based on transaction mechanics.
• Assisted in ensuring regular compliance with indirect tax regulations and managed correspondence with tax authorities on behalf of clients.