FCA Mr. Aqib Hussain

Aquib Hussain stands as a luminary in the realm of taxation and legal counsel, boasting over 35 years of venerable leadership within esteemed international firms such as KPMG, PwC (A.F. Ferguson & Co.), and Grant Thornton International. His sage guidance has illuminated the paths of Fortune 500 companies and major global telecom titans like Orascom/VimpelCom (Mobilink) and Qatar Telecom (Wi-tribe), as well as energy sector beacons including BG Group, Tullow Oil, and F.L. Smidth Denmark, particularly in the intricate dance of tax structuring and compliance. With a career deeply anchored in both Pakistan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Mr. Hussain has orchestrated tax advisory and compliance services for some of the most intricate cross-border ventures, including grand hydropower projects (Ghazi Barotha, Chashma, Neelum Valley) and multifaceted infrastructure collaborations with Hyundai Engineering, Taisei Corporation, Vinci Corporation, and Impregilo SpA. His areas of expertise shimmer with brilliance, encompassing: International tax structuring, including FIDIC-based contracts, roaming/interconnect agreements, and expatriate taxation Global tax optimization strategies, weaving together offshore/onshore planning and double taxation treaties Legal advisory and risk mitigation, centering on high-value joint ventures, concession agreements, and EPC contracts Corporate tax compliance, audits, and appellate advocacy before tax authorities and tribunals Training and development, imparting advanced tax workshops for government officers under the auspices of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) As a senior partner, he currently steers the Tax, Corporate, and Risk Advisory Services, casting a visionary light for multinational corporations, development sector clients, and sovereign entities navigating the intricate landscapes of South Asia and the Middle East.