INDIRECT TAX ◆ VAT ◆ CUSTOMS ◆ ADVISORY ◆ AUDIT ◆ EXPORT CONTROLS ◆ AEO ADVISORY ◆ With a distinguished career spanning over 21 years, I have consistently delivered exceptional value to both local enterprises and multinational corporations across diverse industries. My expertise lies in enabling companies in the consumer, retail, chemical, pharmaceutical, and energy sectors to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while achieving their strategic objectives with legal precision and compliance.◆ At Customs & Partners, I lead specialized customs audit teams and provide comprehensive customs and indirect tax advisory services, fostering success for clients through tailored strategies. My extensive background encompasses a nuanced understanding of customs optimization, VAT intricacies, dispute resolution, risk mitigation, indirect tax structuring, and executing duty-saving initiatives for multinational corporations.◆ Has extensive knowledge and experience in customs optimization, VAT, dispute resolutions, risk mitigation, indirect tax structuring, and duty saving projects for multinational companies.◆ Key Highlights:• +12 Years at Turkish Customs Authority• +10 Years in Private Sector• +10 Years big4 experience• Advised +200 Firms, primarily multinational corporations, including numerous 'Fortune 500' companies• Profound expertise across 10 Different Industries, spanning manufacturing, retail, consumer business, pharmaceuticals, oil, and energy sectors• Holding A Class Licensed Customs Broker and Authorized Customs Consultant (YGM) licenses.• Honored as a highly regarded "Indirect Tax Advisor" by ITR World Tax consistently from 2016 to 2023• Acknowledged as a prominent AEO (YYS) advisor in Türkiye.• Instructor at Boğaziçi University◆ Specialized in: Turkish Customs Law and Regulations, VAT, Customs Audit, Indirect Tax Audit, Customs Valuation, Rules of Origin, Classification, Special Consumption Tax, RUSF, Customs Litigations, Inward/Outward Processing Relief, Export Controls, Freezones, FX regulations, Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification.For inquiries or collaborations, please contact me at bdemirel@customspartners.com.tr