Sarmar Ang’awa
Associate | Nairobi
Contact
T: +254 20 503 1753
Overview
Drawing from Sarmar’s diverse exposure across several legal disciplines during her pupillage at Bowmans and her prior experience the top leading audit firms in Kenya, she brings a unique perspective to tax advisory and compliance.
Sarmar’s background encompasses expertise in handling corporate restructuring, advisory on revenue collection frameworks and resolving tax disputes.
Experience
Jurisdictions worked in: Kenya
Languages fluent in: English
Sarmar has:
- Assisted in developing policy and drafting bills to align the East African Community Customs regime with Kenya’s revenue frameworks, including Special Economic Zones.
- Participated in tax dispute resolution cases concerning customs.
- Conducted in-depth reviews of statutory compliance in recognized tax-exempt Customs Areas.
- Advised on tax-efficient structuring for financial institutions and high-value corporate transactions.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Nairobi.
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), KCA University.
- Postgraduate Diploma, Kenya School of Law.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) finalist.
INSIGHTS
Overview
Drawing from Sarmar’s diverse exposure across several legal disciplines during her pupillage at Bowmans and her prior experience the top leading audit firms in Kenya, she brings a unique perspective to tax advisory and compliance.
Sarmar’s background encompasses expertise in handling corporate restructuring, advisory on revenue collection frameworks and resolving tax disputes.
Experience
Jurisdictions worked in: Kenya
Languages fluent in: English
Sarmar has:
- Assisted in developing policy and drafting bills to align the East African Community Customs regime with Kenya’s revenue frameworks, including Special Economic Zones.
- Participated in tax dispute resolution cases concerning customs.
- Conducted in-depth reviews of statutory compliance in recognized tax-exempt Customs Areas.
- Advised on tax-efficient structuring for financial institutions and high-value corporate transactions.
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