Faiz Parmar

Engaged in assignments focusing on advisory services, technical analysis, and interpretation of Indirect Tax laws.

• Successfully led and mentored a team of young professionals, enhancing efficiency and enabling EY engagement teams across India to swiftly resolve complex Indirect Tax queries for diverse client sectors.
• Authored comprehensive position papers and guidance notes on ambiguous areas of Indirect Tax, many of which were later adopted as reference material by engagement teams and senior leadership.
• Played a pivotal role in drafting government representations on indirect tax policies, several of which contributed toward policy refinements and industry-wide clarity.
• Contributed to innovation by co-developing an internal AI-powered research assistant tool; trained the system with curated legal research, validated outputs, and recommended enhancements, leading to improved research efficiency across teams.
• Contributed technical expertise to develop an AI-enabled automated return filing tool, resulting in streamlined compliance processes, enhanced accuracy, and improved operational efficiency for tax teams.
• Collaborated in preparing and producing internal and external webcasts led by senior partners, effectively communicating recent updates, resolving ambiguities, and delivering actionable solutions on Indirect Tax topics to a broad professional audience, enhancing client and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborated with global teams to update the Indirect Tax global depository, providing expert guidance on Indian tax laws and resolving numerous complex queries, thereby ensuring accurate and consistent application of regulations across jurisdictions.
• Facilitated numerous internal training and onboarding sessions, equipping team members with essential technical knowledge across diverse topics, which enhanced their competency and accelerated integration into roles.
• Delivered high-impact tax alerts on statutory amendments and landmark case laws, significantly improving awareness and preparedness for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyzed key Indian and international judicial pronouncements; translated findings into practical business implications, thereby influencing strategic advice given to global clients.

Contributed actively to assignments primarily focused on advisory and compliance related to Indirect Tax laws.

• Conducted comprehensive GST audit for a major foreign airline operating in India, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and identifying key risk areas.
• Managed compliance and advisory assignments under GST and erstwhile service tax laws, delivering tailored solutions for clients
  across sectors.
• Performed detailed GST impact analysis for clients in diverse industries, facilitating informed strategic decision-making.
• Trained clients and colleagues on various GST aspects, enhancing understanding and enabling smooth adaptation to the
  evolving tax landscape.