Kalpesh Patel
About Kalpesh Patel
Kalpesh Patel is a Senior International Tax Manager at Linklaters, where he has worked since 2007. He specializes in VAT advice, transfer pricing policy, and tax implications for office separations in the CEE region.
Work at Linklaters
Kalpesh Patel has been employed at Linklaters as a Senior International Tax Manager since 2007, accumulating 17 years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include managing business tax compliance and advisory services across various regions, including the EEMEA region, Netherlands, Brazil, India, and Russia. He is actively involved in reviewing and documenting Transfer Pricing Policy and Transfer Pricing Documentation. Additionally, he leads the risk assessment and follow-up for Corporate Criminal Offence related to failure to prevent tax evasion.
Previous Experience
Before joining Linklaters, Kalpesh Patel worked as a Tax Manager at Interbrew from 1997 to 2006 for nine years. He also served as an Accountant at Whitbread from 1997 to 2000 for three years. His extensive experience in tax management and accounting has contributed to his current expertise in international tax matters.
Education and Expertise
Kalpesh Patel studied at London Metropolitan University, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Business from 1993 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in international tax management and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
In his current role, Kalpesh Patel is a member of the project team implementing the EU Directive on Mandatory Disclosure Rules (DAC 6). He provides VAT advice on the implementation of EU VAT Intervention Legislation and E-billing. He also advises on tax implications for the separation of offices in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region, demonstrating his expertise in navigating complex tax regulations.
Team Management
Kalpesh Patel manages a team of four professionals, overseeing their work and ensuring effective collaboration in delivering tax compliance and advisory services. His leadership role is integral to the successful management of tax-related projects within the organization.