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About FilGulf Tax & CONSULTING LLC
Company Overview
FilGulf Tax & Consulting LLC is a UAE-based boutique tax and business advisory firm established to serve local and international clients with professional, practical, and precise tax, compliance, and accounting services. As a boutique practice, FilGulf operates with a focused, partner-led model that prioritizes quality, accessibility, and tailored solutions over volume-driven engagements.
Founded by highly experienced CPAs with deep roots in the UAE and global financial sectors, the firm combines international best practices with strong regional expertise to address the evolving regulatory and commercial needs of businesses in the GCC. Clients benefit from direct senior involvement, personalized advisory, and solutions specifically designed around their business models and growth objectives.
FilGulf’s boutique approach ensures close collaboration, faster decision-making, and a high level of accountability—making the firm a trusted advisor for businesses seeking clarity, compliance, and long-term value in a complex regulatory environment.
LEADERSHIP
TAXATION AND COMPLIANCE
TAXATION AND COMPLIANCE
TAXATION AND COMPLIANCE
JOY MANDI, CPA
Joy is a licensed Certified Public Accountant with over 14 years of experience in tax advisory, compliance, and regulatory implementation across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. She is an accredited corporate tax agent of the UAE Federal Tax Authority and serves as the Managing Director of FilGulf Tax & Consulting LLC, where she delivers practical, tailored tax solutions to businesses across multiple sectors.
With a strong Big Four background, Joy has led complex tax engagements involving VAT, Corporate Income Tax, Excise Tax, ESR, and cross-border transactions. She has held senior leadership roles managing regional tax functions and overseeing the implementation of major regulatory frameworks, including VAT, Corporate Tax, and Pillar Two.
Her expertise includes tax automation initiatives, tax authority audits and correspondence, system implementations, tax risk reviews, and securing significant tax refunds. Known for her strategic yet hands-on leadership style, Joy is also an experienced trainer and advisor, supporting finance teams through technical training and advisory workshops.
Her ability to align tax strategy with business operations positions her as a trusted advisor to organizations navigating the evolving tax landscape of the UAE and beyond.
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
TAXATION AND COMPLIANCE
TAXATION AND COMPLIANCE
CHRISTIAN EMMANUEL, CPA
Christian is a licensed Certified Public Accountant with nearly 14 years of experience in audit and finance across multinational organizations and Big Four firms in the Middle East and the Philippines. He specializes in financial reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
With 8 years of Big Four experience, Christian has worked across diverse industries including luxury retail, consumer goods, oil & gas, real estate, and not-for-profit sectors, contributing to stronger internal controls, improved audit outcomes, and enhanced financial transparency for regional and global clients.
In the private sector, he has led complex finance operations across multiple GCC countries, overseeing intercompany reporting, statutory compliance, and ERP implementations. His end-to-end understanding of finance functions enables him to simplify complex requirements, optimize systems, and align businesses with local tax regulations and international standards.
Christian brings a practical, hands-on, and strategic approach to accounting, audit readiness, and finance transformation—positioning him as a trusted advisor to clients of FilGulf Tax & Consulting.