Gaurang Shah
Mumbai
Summary
Tax Head (Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai (Listed in NY, USA $42B)) Dynamic and strategic CA and CPA with20+ years' global experience. Expert in international taxation, transfer pricing, GST, and statutory compliance. Convey intricate tax concepts, fostering collaborative environments and team development. Achieved industry-wide impact with favorable outcomes in complex tax matters: Awarded for favorable outcome in $13M Goodwill claim. Developed new transfer pricing initiatives aligned with legal changes. Implemented GST technology solutions, enhancing compliance efficiency. Supported international M&A, including complex investigations. Formulated strategies to mitigate significant tax exposure. Secured $4M in treaty benefits for dividend repatriation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Head
Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt Ltd
09.2012 - Current
- Company Overview: Listed in NY, USA $42B
- Led the tax function for3 Thermo Group companies in India, including Direct Tax, GST, Customs, Indirect Tax, Transfer Pricing, Expat Taxation, International Tax
- Secured more than $4M in treaty benefits for dividend repatriation
- Awarded for achieving a favorable outcome in the Goodwill claim, benefiting the industry at large ($13M)
- Developed new initiatives to support the Transfer Pricing Practice
- Assessed tax implications and adapting requirements for GST
- Supported International M&A, Multilocation excise audit, Investigations, Prosecution matters, DGGI Inquiry, A2-decade-old D form matter
- Additional GL role – supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements and supporting in Internal Audit
Senior Manager
Reliance Media Work Ltd (BIG CINEMAS)
07.2008 - 08.2012
- Managed: Service Tax, Transfer Pricing Compliances and Assessment, CERA audit
- Organized monthly Tax Meetings with around40 accounts people
- Successfully completed Statutory Audit of London office where I was deputed for2 months
Manager
Star India Pvt Ltd (STAR TV)
06.2005 - 06.2008
Assistant Manager
Sudit K Parekh & Company (Nextdigm)
03.2003 - 06.2005
Education
Chartered Public Accountant -
CPA USA
Chartered Public Accountant -
CPA Australia Limited
10-2024
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
11-2002
Company Secretary - undefined
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
01.2002
Bachelor of Commerce - B. Com
University of Mumbai
01.2001
Skills
- International Taxation
- Tax Planning
- Expert in Litigation
- Transfer Pricing
- Financial Pla & Ana
- Corporate Tax
- GST
- Int & Stat Audits
- Department Handling
- Tax advisory services
Training
- Developed and implemented technology solutions for GST and TDS compliances.
- Formulated strategies to mitigate PE/Significant Economic Presence/POEM exposure.
Accomplishments
- Member of Taxation Committee of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
- Regular speaker at ICAI Study Circles and various universities and colleges across India.
- Represented Pharma and Healthcare Industry & Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
Timeline
Tax Head
Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt Ltd
09.2012 - Current
Senior Manager
Reliance Media Work Ltd (BIG CINEMAS)
07.2008 - 08.2012
Manager
Star India Pvt Ltd (STAR TV)
06.2005 - 06.2008
Assistant Manager
Sudit K Parekh & Company (Nextdigm)
03.2003 - 06.2005
Company Secretary - undefined
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Bachelor of Commerce - B. Com
University of Mumbai
Chartered Public Accountant -
CPA USA
Chartered Public Accountant -
CPA Australia Limited
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
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