Osama Kurdi

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Osama recently joined Z&Co, leading tax advisory and disputes bringing years of extensive practical experience in Saudi taxes. His background spans both public sector the General Secretariat of Zakat, Tax and Customs Committees (GSTC) and the private sector, including global big four accounting firms such (EY Saudi Arabia and PwC Saudi Arabia). Osama was also seconded to the United States to work in US taxation at EY’s Washington office.​

Osama led the indirect tax disputes and resolutions at the General Secretariat of Zakat, Tax and Customs Committees, where he applied best global practices in tax dispute resolution, aimed at efficient adjudication of tax disputes, improving efficiency, and contributing to the implementation of tax systems to enhance the confidence of taxpayers and investors in the Kingdom. He also provided comprehensive support and consultancy to tax committee members.​

Additionally, Osama established the tax department in a major global company recently investing in Saudi Arabia, leading the team to implement best tax practices to ensure full compliance with tax regulations. ​

At the big four accounting firms, he provided numerous specialized Zakat and tax services, including consulting, compliance, and litigation services for a variety of local and international companies in various tax fields. He also conducted specialized workshops and contributed to supporting U.S. taxpayers at EY's office in the US.​


Events

01:30 PM - 04:30 PM

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