Pierre Arman is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal Tax in Dubai.
With more than 17 years of experience in the indirect tax space, Mr. Arman specializes in tax technology automation, with a recent focus on the implementation of e-invoicing across various markets, including Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Australia, Poland and Romania.
Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Arman was a Partner at Ernst & Young, first based out of the U.K., and then the UAE, with a global remit. There, he introduced the EY proprietary software as a service (SaaS) globally for both VAT reporting and e-invoicing, setting up a team that would go on to bring in triple-digit growth year-on-year.
Previously, Mr. Arman spent over 10 years at Thomson Reuters in the U.K., Australia and the UAE. He led the creation of the Tax & Accounting division of Thomson Reuters in the Middle East, serving as the tax market leader for global technology offerings. He also started the global offering of e-invoicing for Thomson Reuters.
Mr. Arman earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting from Lycée Ozenne in France and a master’s degree in international business from Hult International Business School (Asbridge Executive Education).
We are delighted to present the Summer Edition of our A&M Tax & Customs Newsletter. This edition offers timely insights and key analyses of the most significant tax and customs regulatory developments from the past quarter across the Gulf region.
This edition brings fresh insights and key analyses of the most significant tax and customs regulatory developments from the past quarter across the Gulf region.
As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) moves forward with its ambitious digital transformation agenda, businesses across the country must prepare for a major regulatory milestone: the introduction of mandatory e-invoicing by the 1st of July 2026.
The Romanian Prime Minister has reintroduced legislation raising the standard VAT rate from 19% to 21% and replacing the existing 5% and 9% VAT rates by a new reduced rate of 11% with effect from 1 August 2025 (supply date driven).
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Learn how Presidential Regulation 68 (2025) ensures VAT is collected on digital goods and services supplied by overseas vendors to Indonesian consumers.
