Michael has been based in the GCC region for the last seven years, supporting the indirect tax teams on VAT implementations and VAT advisory projects. He has significant experience in VAT technical matters, VAT management, compliance and reporting, due diligence, compliance reviews, and managing VAT audits by tax authorities.
Before moving to the GCC, Michael was an Indirect Tax Partner with Deloitte Australia and has over 30 years of experience in the UK, Australian, and GCC VAT systems. He began his career with the UK VAT Tax Authority as a VAT auditor and has been involved in GST (VAT equivalent) and VAT implementation phases in Australia, the UAE, and Oman.
Michael’s extensive career has given him vast experience in the practical aspects of VAT and its impact on businesses managing compliance. He specializes in advising some of the largest businesses, focusing on complex VAT advisory matters, dispute resolution support, and engagements with government sectors.
With his experience in the UK tax and customs authority, Michael has a deep understanding of how to interact with tax authorities during audits. This allows him to provide clients with valuable insights into post-implementation reviews and audit processes from both a VAT technical and practical perspective.
