Nihat SÖNMEZ
Partner, Sworn-in CPA
A Sworn-in CPA specializing in audit and full-scope tax certification, VAT refunds, tax advisory, international tax treaties, transfer pricing and corporate restructuring.
Education
Middle East Technical University
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Business Administration · Bachelor's Degree
Experience
KPMG
Tax Partner
He was a Tax Partner in KPMG's Tax Department for 13 years.
2018 — 2021
KPMG
Head of Tax Full Certification Services Department
He was appointed Head of the Tax Full Certification Services Department in 2018 and led the department for three years.
Present
Centrum Turkey
Tax Partner / Partner, Sworn-in CPA
He serves as Tax Partner at Centrum Turkey, where he manages relations with Taxand Global.
Nihat Sönmez serves as Tax Partner at Centrum Turkey, where he manages relations with Taxand Global, one of the world's largest tax advisory and law firms.
Before joining Centrum, he was a Tax Partner in KPMG's Tax Department for 13 years. In 2018, he was appointed Head of the Tax Full Certification Services Department, which he led for three years.
Nihat Sönmez graduated from the Department of Business Administration at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Middle East Technical University.
With a total of 27 years of experience, Nihat Sönmez holds both the Sworn-in CPA designation and an Independent Auditor license.
Expertise
Areas of focus
Audit and Full-Scope Tax Certification
Has many years of leadership and practical experience in full-scope tax certification and audit procedures.
VAT Refund Services
Provides VAT refund services, Sworn-in CPA practices and reporting.
Tax Advisory
Advises on tax legislation, corporate income tax practices and corporate tax risk management.
International Tax Treaties
Experienced in cross-border tax matters through Taxand Global relations and international tax structures.
Transfer Pricing
Advises on transfer pricing practices, related-party transactions and tax implications of international group structures.
Corporate Restructuring
Provides corporate restructuring, tax planning and corporate transformation advisory.
Education
Middle East Technical University
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Business Administration · Bachelor's Degree
Experience
KPMG
Tax Partner
He was a Tax Partner in KPMG's Tax Department for 13 years.
2018 — 2021
KPMG
Head of Tax Full Certification Services Department
He was appointed Head of the Tax Full Certification Services Department in 2018 and led the department for three years.
Present
Centrum Turkey
Tax Partner / Partner, Sworn-in CPA
He serves as Tax Partner at Centrum Turkey, where he manages relations with Taxand Global.
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