Zain Satardien

Counsel

Hourani & Partners

Profile:

Zain Satardien is a qualified attorney who currently leads the Global Trade and Tax Law service line at Hourani & Partners law firm in Dubai, UAE. His core areas of expertise lie in WTO and international trade law, GCC tax law, corporate regulatory and related litigation. Drawing on 15 years’ experience, and with a precise approach to the practice of international trade and tax law, Zain works with multi-nationals and government authorities to provide them with legal and strategic trade and tax advice. As Hourani & Partners’ International Trade and Tax Law leader, Zain advises various major clients on international trade law, customs law, tax law (such as income tax, excise tax, transfer pricing rules, zakat, withholding tax, economic substance) and related litigation. Zain’s practice extends across the GCC in these areas. Zain has authored numerous articles on a variety of areas on GCC Tax Law, and is a Lexis Nexis Middle East Award Winning Author for his contributions. He recently published a book with Lexis Nexis Middle East, titled “Global Trade Law in the Middle East: Essential Principles for the Gulf States”, which is the first and only of its kind for the GCC. He is currently completing his Doctor of Laws in Customs Valuation and Transfer Pricing law.

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Compliance & Regulation

Decoding the UAE's Corporate Tax Shift with Hourani & Partners' Trade and Tax Leader The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long been a preferred destination for businesses and investors from around the world. Its strategic location and investor-friendly policies have made it a global hub for commerce, finance, and innovation. However, in a significant move that marked a departure from....

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