The International Taxation Series
Eight books by Ibrahem Almahawe covering tax systems around the world — each taking you into a different country's tax rules, explained clearly and directly for business owners and professionals.
The Desert Covenant — the most relevant book for Fileminder's audience: covers Gulf VAT, UAE and Saudi corporation tax, and double taxation treaties between GCC countries and the UK.
Uncle Sam's Ledger
United States
A practical guide to US federal taxation — income tax, capital gains, corporate tax, and compliance obligations for individuals and businesses with US financial connections.
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The Taxman's Tale
United Kingdom
The complete guide to UK taxation — navigating HMRC, corporation tax, self-assessment, VAT, and annual compliance obligations for UK companies and their directors.
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The Sunburnt Return
Australia
Australian taxation demystified — GST, income tax, franking credits, and compliance for individuals and businesses with Australian tax obligations.
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The Emerald Bargain
Ireland
Ireland's tax system explored — corporation tax, VAT, capital gains, and the rules that make Ireland a favoured jurisdiction for international business structures.
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The European Verdict
European Union
EU taxation in focus — cross-border VAT, the DAC directives, state aid rules, and tax compliance for businesses operating across European jurisdictions.
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The Pacific Account
Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific tax systems compared — Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the broader region's tax frameworks for international investors and business owners.
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The Desert Covenant
Middle East & GCC
Taxation across the Arab world and GCC — VAT in the Gulf, corporate tax in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, double taxation treaties, and cross-border obligations for directors with Middle Eastern interests.
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The Maple Reckoning
Canada
Canadian taxation unpacked — federal and provincial income tax, GST/HST, capital gains, and compliance obligations for individuals and businesses with Canadian financial interests.
Buy on AmazonAbout the author
Ibrahem Almahawe — founder of Fileminder — is an ACCA-qualified, AAT-regulated accountant and the author of the International Taxation Series: eight books covering tax systems across the US, UK, Australia, Ireland, the EU, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Canada.
Fileminder combines deep academic expertise in international taxation with practical specialisation in UK compliance for Arab directors — a rare combination that our clients find exceptionally valuable.