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Stella Koustai

Director | Business Tax

Stella is a Director at Deloitte Cyprus, based in Limassol, with over 20 years of experience in taxation. Her expertise includes international tax advisory, structuring, and due diligence. Stella manages a diverse portfolio of local and international clients in the investment, financing, and shipping sectors.

Her advisory acumen covers cross-border transactions, restructuring projects, and mergers and acquisitions. Stella has extensive knowledge and experience in international tax regulations, including BEPS actions and OECD proposals, specifically Pillar 1 and Pillar 2. She excels in guiding clients through these global tax frameworks.

Stella started her career with Deloitte US (Deloitte Tax LLP) in 2002 in the Federal Tax department in Los Angeles, qualifying in 2004. She joined Deloitte Cyprus in 2006 and has been a key figure in the Tax & Legal Department since. She holds a B.Sc. in Accounting and Finance from California State University Northridge (CSUN) and is a qualified accountant, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and an active member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC).

Additionally, Stella regularly facilitates external and internal tax seminars at Deloitte Academy and at Deloitte University EMEA in Brussels, dedicating significant time to developing, coaching, and training Deloitte professionals.