Mr. Faizan Ali

Chartered Accountant and Taxation Expert with 9+ years of cross-border experience in UAE & Pakistan. He specializes in corporate tax, VAT, IFRS reporting, and regulatory compliance—bridging finance and business with practical advisory.

About Faizan Ali

Mr. Faizan Ali is a Chartered Accountant (CA) and seasoned Taxation & Financial Advisory Expert with over nine years of cross-border experience in Pakistan and the UAE. He is recognized for his expertise in tax compliance, corporate structuring, and financial management across diverse sectors in the GCC region.

As Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Quick Ashford Auditing (Dubai) and Partner – Tax & Advisory at Swift Ashford Tax Consultants L.L.C., Mr. Ali leads strategic initiatives in UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, ESR, ICV, offshore incorporation, and IFRS-based financial reporting. His leadership has helped numerous businesses—from startups to multinational firms—stay compliant and tax-optimized.

He began his career at Riaz Ahmad & Co. (Islamabad) and held key roles at Dubai Holding, ANK Global, and MMS Nonwoven. His experience spans financial reporting, VAT advisory, cost control, payroll, and audit coordination.

Known for simplifying complex tax laws and designing strong internal controls, Mr. Ali also contributes to professional development through workshops and publications. He holds a Certificate in Accounting and Finance (CAF) and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP).

Industries Served

Professional Memberships

Expertise & Skills

UAE & International Taxation

Corporate Tax Implementation & Advisory

VAT Compliance, Registration & Return Filing

Economic Substance Regulation (ESR) Analysis & Filing

In-Country Value (ICV) Certification Advisory

Offshore Company Formation (RAK, ADGM, DMCC, BVI, Seychelles)

Regulatory & Corporate Compliance

IFRS-Based Financial Statement Preparation

Budgeting, Cash Flow Forecasting & Treasury Controls

Audit Planning, Execution & External Auditor Coordination

Drafting of Tax Filings, Legal Opinions & Advisory Notes

Transfer Pricing Principles & OECD Guidelines