MEAM UAE Business Awards 2018

58 MEA MARKETS / 2018 UAE Business Awards , Best Australian Expatriate Property Tax Firm 2018 With an established network of offices around the globe, Australasian Taxation Services (ATS) continues to dominate as the leading Australian expatriate and property tax firm, having serviced thousands of international and Australian based clients. We profile the firm to find out more. UA180040 Established in 1995, ATS is a registered Australian tax agent that ensures clients gain a full understanding of their Australian tax obligations and opportunities. The team are experts in Australian tax compliance and provide specialised tax planning services for Australian expatriates, property investors and intended migrants to Australia. ATS is a part of the global corporation SMATS Group of businesses. A pioneer from the beginning, ATS was the first and still remains the only taxation consultancy that specialises in assisting property investors with their Australian taxation requirements. As the international market leaders, the firm provides the highest level of expertise in the market, at an extremely competitive set fee and do not charge for general enquiries, offering clients both value and exceptional support. Steve Douglas, Co-Founder and Managing Director of ATS and Chairman of SMATS Group, has created success in a niche market by capitalising on his taxation specialisations for non-resident property investors, migration and expatriate taxation planning. As a regular presenter on Australian taxation matters, Steve has delivered seminars across the globe on behalf of many industry organisations and property developers. He has also been featured in articles by the Singapore Business Times, South China Morning Post, Australian Entrepreneur Magazine, Benchmark, Western Australian Property and Investment and Property Link magazine. “Our team members have a full understanding of Australian and international tax issues and are members of the Chartered Accountants of Australian and New Zealand, Tax Institute of Australia and Certified Practicing Accountants, as well as other corporate, industry and regulatory entities.” As a foreign investor, ATS delivers tax effective and reduced risk investment strategies to assist clients. The team unlock the benefits of the Australian Taxation system and actively educate clients to understand how to optimise investment returns with the aid of tax incentives and concessions. ATS’ unique and innovative computer forecasting systems assists clients in fully understanding all aspects of their property investment in Australia, ensuring clients receive the best and most accurate advice. Looking to the future, ATS will continue to build upon its current achievements and grow even further, expanding its resources, offices and staff to ensure that it continues to offer exceptional customer service to all of its clients. Company: SMATS Services DMCC Address: Suite 3405 One Lake Plaza, Cluster T, Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Dubai, UAE Phone: +971 (0) 4 447 0935 Website: www.smats.net/tax