About SAE Tax & Accounting
Founded by ex-Big Four professionals with a singular vision — to bring institutional-grade financial expertise to every business we serve.
Built on Integrity,
Driven by Excellence
SAE Tax & Accounting is an Accounting, Tax, and Regulatory Compliance advisory firm founded by CA Abhay D. Champanerkar — an experienced Chartered Accountant with ex-Big Four credentials — and supported by two Emirati businessmen, combining global expertise with deep local knowledge.
Our vision is to build one of the most respected professional services firms across the UAE and GCC — upholding the highest technical standards, absolute client confidentiality, and genuinely personalised, partner-led service.
Work With Us
What Sets Us Apart
Ex-Big Four Expertise
Led by a Chartered Accountant with 8+ years at a Big Four firm and a Global Top Ten consultancy. You get enterprise-grade expertise with boutique firm attention.
Deep UAE & GCC Knowledge
We specialise in the UAE regulatory landscape — IFRS, corporate tax, VAT, free zone compliance, and cross-border GCC transactions. Local knowledge, global standards.
Multi-Disciplinary Team
Our team includes ICAI, ICAP, and ACCA-qualified professionals with combined experience from PwC, EY, KPMG, Deloitte, and other leading firms.
End-to-End Service
From day-one company formation to ongoing compliance, audit preparation, tax filing, and IT systems — we are a one-stop shop for your financial and business needs.
Leadership Team
Senior professionals from the world's most respected accounting and consulting firms.
CA Abhay D. Champanerkar
Managing Partner
CA Abhay D. Champanerkar is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since April 2009 and has also completed his Graduation with the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, India. His core competencies include Audit & Assurance and Accounting Advisory. He has a good working knowledge of IFRS and International Standards on Auditing (ISA), and possesses knowledge of UAE VAT since its introduction in January 2018. With 12+ years of experience — including 8+ years at a Big Four and a Global Top Ten consulting firm — he assists clients in fixing accounting process issues, identifying internal control weaknesses, tax compliances, company formation and liquidation, and conducting internal and external audits across various industries. He is also a member of the ICAI Dubai Chapter.
Muhammad Hassan Aftab
Director
- ACA, ICAP qualified
- Big Four trained (2009)
- Financial Advisory & Audit
CA Arun Vaz
Advisor
- 17+ years in practice
- Certified AML Specialist (ICAI)
- Board Member – Citizen Credit Co-op Bank
Saral Kumar
Director – Tax & Accounting Advisory
- 10+ years experience
- ACCA member (4+ years post-qualification)
- PwC, EY, KPMG, Deloitte experience
Our Offices
Dubai, UAE
Head OfficeOffice 102, Floor 1, Millenium Executive Tower (Al Manal Tower), Sheikh Zayed Road, P O Box- 117496, Dubai, U.A.E.
Pune, India
Office 535, 536 and 537, 5th floor, D Wing, Clover Center, 7 Moledina Road, Camp, Pune - 411001, India
Pune, India
A wing , Unit - 316 Kohinoor City Building, Metropolis Tower Opposite Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Kurla West , Mumbai 400 070Office 535, 536 and 537, 5th floor, D Wing, Clover Center, 7 Moledina Road, Camp, Mumbai - 400001, India',
Let us work together.
Whether you are a startup, SME, or established business, our team is ready to bring clarity to your financial operations.
- No obligation — completely free
- Partner-led from your first call
- Response within 24 hours
