Alexander Silverstone
Founder & Principal Tax Adviser
ACA, CTA | UK-UAE Tax Specialist
Alexander founded his boutique tax advisory practice to serve the unique needs of individuals and businesses operating across UK and UAE jurisdictions. With extensive experience in international tax planning, he provides strategic guidance to entrepreneurs, investors, and families navigating complex cross-border tax implications.
Areas of Expertise
Professional Qualifications
Professional Philosophy
"Sophisticated tax planning requires both technical excellence and deep understanding of each client's personal and business objectives. Every solution must be tailored to the specific circumstances and long-term goals of the client."
"The boutique model allows for direct access to senior expertise throughout the engagement, ensuring consistency and continuity in service delivery that larger firms struggle to match."
Career Timeline
Boutique Practice Foundation
Founded Alexander Silverstone Tax Advisory to provide specialized UK-UAE cross-border tax planning services to entrepreneurs, investors, and families.
International Tax Specialization
Developed expertise in complex cross-border structuring, focusing on the unique opportunities and challenges of UK-UAE tax planning.
Big Four Experience
Senior roles at leading international accounting firms, gaining extensive experience in corporate tax, private client advisory, and international structuring.
Professional Qualification
Qualified as Chartered Accountant (ACA) and Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), establishing foundation for technical excellence.
Notable Client Outcomes
Multi-Million Pound Business Exit
Challenge
UK entrepreneur seeking to optimize tax position on business sale while establishing UAE residency
Solution
Strategic pre-exit restructuring and residency planning
Outcome
£2.3M tax savings through optimized structure and timing
International Family Wealth Structure
Challenge
High-net-worth family with assets across UK and UAE requiring comprehensive estate planning
Solution
Multi-jurisdictional trust and corporate structure implementation
Outcome
75% reduction in inheritance tax exposure while maintaining family control
Property Investment Optimization
Challenge
UAE resident with £8M UK property portfolio facing significant tax inefficiencies
Solution
Corporate holding structure with optimized financing arrangements
Outcome
£180,000 annual tax savings and improved exit flexibility
Work Directly with Alexander
Benefit from Alexander's extensive experience in UK-UAE tax planning. Schedule a consultation to discuss your specific requirements.
ICAEW Regulated Professional
Alexander Silverstone is a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) and Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), regulated by ICAEW. This ensures adherence to the highest professional standards, continuous professional development, and comprehensive client protection.