Umais Butt

Umais Butt is a Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) with more than a decade of professional experience across the United Arab Emirates, specializing in VAT Tax Agent Services, and comprehensive accounts management. Renowned for his deep technical expertise and strategic approach, he brings advanced competencies in indirect taxation.

As an FTA Approved Tax Agent, Umais has successfully led and supervised diverse VAT engagements in accordance with UAE VAT laws and Executive Regulations. His portfolio of work encompasses the strategic oversight of complex VAT matters, including analysing multifaceted business scenarios, structuring tax‑efficient models, and advising on optimal VAT strategies. He leads high‑impact engagements that go beyond compliance—ensuring organizations not only meet statutory requirements but also enhance their tax position through informed, forward‑looking solutions.

Umais’s industry exposure spans a broad range of sectors, including healthcare, real estate, information technology, hospitality and leisure, FMCG and manufacturing, oil and gas, aviation, and logistics. His leadership extends to managing mandates end‑to‑end, overseeing teams of tax advisors, and ensuring high‑quality delivery across all client engagements.

Umais has previously served in senior‑level roles within Big 4 firms, where he gained deep exposure to complex multinational and large corporate structures. His work with diverse, high‑profile enterprises provided him with a sophisticated understanding of intricate financial environments, cross‑border tax considerations, and the governance frameworks that underpin major organizations. This foundation enables him to bring a strategic, big‑picture perspective to every engagement—ensuring clients benefit from insights shaped by globally recognized professional standards and best practices.