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Ayoub Alshamali Founder and Leading Partner

Service Lines

  • Audit and Assurance
  • Taxation
  • Risk Advisory
  • Internal Audit
  • Special purpose audits
  • IFRS Expert
  • Industry Sectors

  • Manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Media
  • Retail
  • Construction
  • Hospitality
  • Wholesale
  • Key Clients Served

  • MBC Group
  • Samsung Distribution
  • Awqaf and Foreign Affaires
  • Al Jalila
  • Emirates Transports
  • Etisalat
  • Emirates National Facility Management
  • Adnoc
  • Agthia
  • Capital Investments
  • H Hotel
  • Media One Hotel
  • Zabeel Saray Hotel
  • Lulu Group (Emke Group)
  • Service Lines

  • Chartered Accountant - ICAEW
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
  • Tax Agent
  • Year Experience

  • 18 Years
  • GCC Experience

  • 18 Years
  • Relevant Experience

  • Audit and Assurance at Deloitte
  • AVP at Mashreq Bank
  • Experience Highlights

    Professional Experience

    Ayoub Alshamali is an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) at institute of Chartered Accountant in England and Wiles (ICAEW) since 2016, and fellow member of the Emirates Accountant and Audit Association (AAA). He did his graduation in Business Administration from University of Dubai on January 2012. Ayoub has extensive expertise in the fields of taxation and auditing has distinguished him as a leading figure in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) business landscape. Born and raised in the UAE, Ayoub developed a keen interest in finance and accounting from an early age. Driven by his passion for continuous learning, Ayoub became a Chartered Accountant, obtaining his qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). In 2023, He obtained a prestigious reword from CEO Insight as one of Top 10 Leader in Business Consulting in Asia.

    He embarked on his professional journey as a government officer, dedicating six and a half years to public service while concurrently pursuing his Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Subsequently, he transitioned to a pivotal role at Deloitte, where he enrolled in a program aimed at achieving his ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) qualification. Over the course of nine years at Deloitte, Ayoub demonstrated exceptional expertise and distinction in the realms of accounting and auditing. His tenure afforded him invaluable proficiency in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISA). Furthermore, Ayoub garnered extensive exposure to a diverse spectrum of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, education, media, retail, construction, hospitality, and real estate.

    With his wealth of knowledge, extensive experience, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Ayoub Al Shamali continues to make significant contributions to the field of finance and taxation in the UAE. Through his book and professional endeavours, he strives to empower individuals and businesses to navigate the complex world of taxation with confidence, enabling them to achieve their financial goals. Ayoub is also author of a book "Impact of Tax in UAE".

    Key Highlights

  • Spearheading a sizable team comprising Qualified Chartered Accountants, Certified Public Accountants, and members of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, while overseeing an extensive portfolio of major clients.
  • Ayoub is the managing partner of APT Global in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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    Avinash Gupta Founding Partner

    Service Lines

  • Audit and Assurance
  • Law & Taxation
  • International Law
  • Direct Tax
  • Special purpose audits
  • Accounting advisory
  • Industry Sectors

  • N.M
  • Key Clients Served

  • N.M
  • Qualifications

  • Chartered Accountant - ICAI India
  • Bachelor of Commerce - Delhi University
  • Graduate In Law
  • LLM in International Taxation From Vienna University (Austria, Europe)
  • Year Experience

  • 17 Years
  • GCC Experience

  • 17 Years
  • Relevant Experience

  • Chairman of Direct Tac Committee of NIRC of ICAI.
  • President of Tax Research Foundation, an NGO doing research in the field of taxation
  • He has been nominated as YIN India Representative for a period of 2 years for International Fiscal Association - India Branch
  • Experience Highlights

    Professional Experience

    AVINASH GUPTA is the fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He did his graduation from Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University and awarded the best student of the college. He is also in the merit list of ICAI in CA Final. He is also Law Graduate and completed his LLM in International Taxation from Vienna University, Austria, Europe. He has authored 3 books on International Taxation and Transfer Pricing.

    He has been elected to NIRC of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the period 2019-2022. He was Chairman of Direct Tax Committee of NIRC of ICAI (2019-20). He is President of Tax Research Foundation, an NGO doing research in the field of taxation. He has been nominated as YIN India Representative for a period of 2 years for International Fiscal Association - India Branch (A Netherland based body). He is partner in APT AND CO LLP, Chartered Accountants having head offices at Delhi and 14 branches all over India.

    He has delivered more than 1500 lectures at national and international level. He is visiting faculty member at National Academy of Direct Taxes, Nagpur, DTRTIs, Shri Ram College of Commerce, ICAI, ICSI, ICWAI and Management Institutes. He is also faculty member of Certification Course on International Taxation for CAs. He was special invitee of Direct Tax Committee of ICAI and International Taxation Committee of ICAI. He has experience of handling various International Taxation including Transfer Pricing matters of big corporate.

    He worked as Finance Analyst in P & G India. He has won many laurels during school, college and CA student life. He presented many papers in International, National and regional conferences on various topics of Tax. He is a good orator and held many responsible positions.

    Key Highlights

  • Leading a big team of Qualified Chartered Accountants, Certified Public Accountant, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
  • He is partner in APT AND CO LLP, Chartered Accountants having. head offices at Delhi and 14 branches all over India
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    Uttam Patel Founding Partner

    Service Lines

  • Audit and Assurance
  • International Tax & Law
  • Special purpose audits
  • Accounting advisory
  • Internal Control
  • Statutory Compliance
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Industry Sectors

  • N.M
  • Key Clients Served

  • N.M
  • Qualifications

  • Qualifiled Chartered Accountant
  • Master In Commerce - Pune University
  • Bachelor of Commerce - Jabalpur University
  • *Certified professional in international taxation and IFRS from ICAI
  • Year Experience

  • 23 Years
  • GCC Experience

  • 1 Year
  • Relevant Experience

  • Assistant Manager for Tata Steel
  • Experience Highlights

    Professional Experience

    Uttam Patel is graduated as Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Jabalpur in the year 1996. He obtained a Masters in Commerce from the University of Pune in the year 1998. He qualified as CA in 1999. He is also qualified in ISA and is a certified professional in international taxation and IFRS from ICAI. He worked as an Assistant Manager for Tata Steels Ltd., Mumbai.

    He is one of the founding partners of A P T AND CO LLP, Chartered Accountants and is the designated partner of the firm currently.

    He specializes in international tax, company law matters, international and domestic transfer pricing matters, IFRS and royalty/licensing for animation and character related works

    Key Highlights

  • Leading a big team of Qualified Chartered Accountants, Certified Public Accountant, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.