Practice Area

Taxation & Customs

ARC maintains a diverse and comprehensive tax practice supporting other practice areas, with established reputation in advising both private sector and tax authorities.

Overview

Taxation affects every aspect of business and personal financial planning, requiring advisors who combine technical expertise with strategic insight. Our tax practice brings together professionals with Big-4 experience (KPMG, PwC, Grant Thornton) and deep knowledge of Pakistan's tax system to deliver comprehensive solutions for domestic and multinational clients. We advise on the full spectrum of tax matters—from corporate tax planning and transfer pricing to VAT compliance and customs duties. Our team includes officially recognized trainers for the Federal Board of Revenue and has advised the Central Board of Revenue on tax regime reforms. For international clients, we provide guidance on double taxation treaties, BEPS compliance, and offshore tax structuring. Whether you're planning a major transaction, facing a tax audit, or seeking to optimize your tax position, our practice provides the expertise and advocacy needed to achieve favorable outcomes.

Services & Expertise
01Transfer pricing
02Foreign investment (countries with double taxation arrangements)
03Corporate tax
04VAT matters (sales tax and federal excise duty)
05International tax treaties
06Customs duty and tariffs
07Tax adjustments and refunds including diplomatic refunds
08Importation of sensitive nuclear, hazardous, and radioactive material
09Tax issues relating to foreign investment and offshore tax structuring
10Tax regime reforms advisory
11Departmental representations and handling
12Legal representation before tax courts, tribunals, and High Court
Client Portfolio
Central Board of Revenue, Government of PakistanMultinational companies on transaction tax strategyTax authorities on tax regime reforms
Key Personnel

Aquib Hussain

Tax and Contracts Advisory Specialist

22+ years experience at Senior Manager/Director level with Big-4 (KPMG, PwC, Grant Thornton) in Kuwait and Pakistan. Expert in tax treaties, free trade agreements, corporate laws, and BEPS/CbC reporting. Officially recognized Trainer on Taxes for professional staff and Government's Inland Revenue Officers. Experienced in on-shore and off-shore tax structuring.

Syed Ali Naveed Arshad

Barrister-at-Law, Partner

Member of visiting faculty at Directorate of Training and Research (Federal Board of Revenue).