Javed Niamut
Partner | Moka
Contact
T: +230 460 5959
E: javed.niamut@bowmanslaw.com
Overview
Javed is a problem-solver who helps his clients find the best and most efficient structure for their business in Mauritius. He works closely with lawyers at all the firm’s offices, to ensure commercial success across Africa and beyond.
He advises on M&A transactions, JVs, business structuring and reorganisations and works closely with his clients on day-to-day company law and corporate reporting, as well as governance advice. He builds close relationships with his clients, so he really understands their needs and can tailor all his advice accordingly.
His responsive, hard-working approach to solving tax problems is really appreciated by his clients. He also regularly advises businesses on the tax implications of large corporate transactions, equity and debt issuances and corporate reorganisations.
His knowledge of the best tax approach combined with his understanding of corporate transactions, gives him a unique view of how to help your business navigate the legal intricacies of the market in Mauritius.
Experience
Javed has advised on:
- Allianz, one of the world’s leading insurers and asset managers with a century of history in Africa, in its joint venture with Sanlam, the largest non-banking financial services company in Africa.
- Allianz in the acquisition of a controlling stake in Jubilee Insurance (Mauritius) Ltd.
- FISEA, a French impact fund managed by Proparco in an investment in Maris Limited, a Mauritius public company.
- Proparco, Finnfund and IFU on the sale of shares in African EDU Holdings
- Atiko Group in a mixed debt and equity transaction for the acquisition of JA Delmas, the Caterpillar dealer in 11 West African countries.
- On the structuring and setting up of various employee share ownership schemes for clients.
- Various sophisticated and expert investors on the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions and disposals.
- Multinationals on tax residency and permanent establishment exposure.
- Providing tax advice to a diverse client base operating in and through Mauritius.
- Leading global financial services firms and banking institutions on the tax aspects of lending transactions.
- Various clients on the taxation of employee incentive schemes.
- Companies with general tax compliance and tax due diligence reviews.
- Clients with audits, investigations and assessments by the Mauritius Revenue Authority.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Qualifications
- LLB from Oxford Brookes University.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Bar Vocational Studies from the University of the West of England.
- He was called to the Bar of England & Wales in 2011 at the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple.
- Member of the Bar Association in Mauritius since January 2013.
INSIGHTS
Mauritius: Assessment Review Committee denies partial exemption claim on interest income on the basis that interest is not a core income generating activity of the company
Africa: Tax and currency controls in infrastructure-build projects
Mauritius: Budget Brief 2023/2024 – an overview of the salient measures
Mauritius: Supreme Court upholds the applications of arm’s length test on domestic companies and deemed interest on interest free loans
Mauritius: Finance Act 2022 – Guide
Mauritius: The MRA clarifies the tax treatment of distributions made by fiscally transparent entities
Mauritius: Tax Alert – Update on CIGA requirement
Mauritius: Portable retirement gratuity fund – mandatory contributions by employers as from January 2022
Mauritius: Re-opening of borders and incentives to live, work and invest
Mauritius: Tax residence and the impact of the Mauritius Revenue Authority statement of practice on trusts and foundations
Mauritius: New tax treaty with Lesotho
Mauritius: Global business companies licensed on or before 16 October 2017 should prepare for major changes this year
Mauritius: The recently introduced Finance Act, 2020, brought numerous changes
Negotiations of new double taxation avoidance agreement between Mauritius and Zambia
COVID-19: A new legal dimension in Mauritius
COVID-19: Extension of the Government Wage Assistance Scheme and Self-Employed Assistance Scheme, Mauritius (22 April 2020)
Overview
Javed is a problem-solver who helps his clients find the best and most efficient structure for their business in Mauritius. He works closely with lawyers at all the firm’s offices, to ensure commercial success across Africa and beyond.
He advises on M&A transactions, JVs, business structuring and reorganisations and works closely with his clients on day-to-day company law and corporate reporting, as well as governance advice. He builds close relationships with his clients, so he really understands their needs and can tailor all his advice accordingly.
His responsive, hard-working approach to solving tax problems is really appreciated by his clients. He also regularly advises businesses on the tax implications of large corporate transactions, equity and debt issuances and corporate reorganisations.
His knowledge of the best tax approach combined with his understanding of corporate transactions, gives him a unique view of how to help your business navigate the legal intricacies of the market in Mauritius.
Experience
Javed has advised on:
- Allianz, one of the world’s leading insurers and asset managers with a century of history in Africa, in its joint venture with Sanlam, the largest non-banking financial services company in Africa.
- Allianz in the acquisition of a controlling stake in Jubilee Insurance (Mauritius) Ltd.
- FISEA, a French impact fund managed by Proparco in an investment in Maris Limited, a Mauritius public company.
- Proparco, Finnfund and IFU on the sale of shares in African EDU Holdings
- Atiko Group in a mixed debt and equity transaction for the acquisition of JA Delmas, the Caterpillar dealer in 11 West African countries.
- On the structuring and setting up of various employee share ownership schemes for clients.
- Various sophisticated and expert investors on the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions and disposals.
- Multinationals on tax residency and permanent establishment exposure.
- Providing tax advice to a diverse client base operating in and through Mauritius.
- Leading global financial services firms and banking institutions on the tax aspects of lending transactions.
- Various clients on the taxation of employee incentive schemes.
- Companies with general tax compliance and tax due diligence reviews.
- Clients with audits, investigations and assessments by the Mauritius Revenue Authority.
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