Walter Cutajar

Malta
International Tax, Compensation, Transaction Tax

Walter Cutajar is based in Taxand Malta where he is the managing director at Avanzia Tax Advisors Limited, Malta's leading independent firm of tax advisors. With more than 16 years of experience in local and international tax, Walter has established a reputation for adopting a commercial approach to his work. Working predominantly with multinational companies, he has provided structuring and transactional advice on the full range of corporate tax activities including M&As, reorganisations and cross-border restructurings.

Walter currently advises a number of multinational companies and sits on the board of directors for several companies. Apart from his wealth of experience in international tax matters including tax planning, treaty interpretation and advice, he also has a great deal of knowledge of corporate matters, company law, management and administration. He specialises in holding companies, treasury and finance operations and IP firms.

During his time as a Big 4 partner, he was responsible for the firm's tax department and was a regular participant in international tax conferences and events. He continues to give lectures and presentations, and is the author of various taxation articles.

Walter holds a degree in accounting and a post-graduate in international tax law. He is a fellow member of the Malta Institute of Accountants, and a member of the Institute of Financial Accountants in the UK, the Malta Institute of Taxation, the Institute of Financial Services Practitioners, and the International Fiscal Association. Walter sits on various councils and committees in the fields of taxation and financial services. He is also an examiner in taxation with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of the UK.

Areas of Expertise

• International Tax
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Transaction Tax
• Corporate Reorganisations

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