Omar Sami

Attorney at Law (Germany) I Legal and Tax Consultant (UAE) I Managing Partner

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Cross Border Tax Consultant in Dubai with German Expertise in GCC VAT and Market Entry

Mr. Omar Sami is the Founder and Managing Partner of TME Legal with offices in the Emirate of Dubai, the United Arab Emirates and Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Mr. Omar Sami is an internationally recognized German qualified Attorney and UAE registered Legal- and Tax Advisor with over 10 years of experience advising multinational corporations, high-net-worth individuals, family offices and governments across diverse jurisdictions, especially in Germany, the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For the past eight years he worked for a highly reputed international German Law- & Tax firm in Dubai and Riyadh. Mr. Omar Sami is Expert in international tax planning, cross-border transactions, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.

He is also internationally recognized for delivering impactful strategies that optimize tax efficiency, mitigate risk, and support sustainable growth. Mr. Omar Sami is the author of the handbook “Value Added Tax in the United Arab Emirates” which was published under the Nationale Wirtschaftsbriefe (NWB Verlag).

Mr. Omar Sami is fluent in German, English, Arabic, Italian and French.

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Key Expertise & Certifications

International Tax Strategy & Treaty Optimization
Cross-Border M&A Tax Structuring
Transfer Pricing & Foreign Tax Credits
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation
Tax Dispute Resolution & Negotiation

Legal Opinion & Memoranda Drafting
Client Training & Team Leadership
Author of the handbook “Value Added Tax in the United Arab Emirates”
Regular Key Speaker at international events & chambers in the GCC

Background

Educational

Rechtsanwalt/ Attorney of Law (Germany)
Legal- and Tax Advisor UAE & KSA,
State Law Exam
Diploma of Law (Dipl. Jur.) (University of Goettingen)
Law Studies at Georg-August-University in Goettingen
Professional Advisory in Milano (Italy)

Professional

Present at TME Legal Consultants
Legal Professional German International Law- and Tax Office in Dubai and Riyadh
Legal Profession at an Italo – German Law Office in Munich, Milano and Brescia

Affiliations & Languages

Professional Affiliations

Member of Attorneys´ Bar Association
Legal Consultant Registration (UAE)

Languages

German (native)
Italian (native)
English (Full Professional Proficiency)
Arabic (Full Professional Proficiency)
French (Full Professional Proficiency)

Leadership, Publications & Presentations

Author of the handbook “Value Added Tax in the United Arab Emirates” in Nationale Wirtschaftsbriefe (NWB)
Publication of an Article related to the Implementation of the Value Added Tax in the GCC Countries in comparison to European VAT Framework in the “Umsatzsteuer Rundschau”
Publication of an Article related to the Implementation of the Value Added Tax in the GCC Countries in “Internationale Wirtschaftsbriefe” (IWB)
Publication of an Article related to the Implementation of the Value Added Tax in the GCC Countries in “Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau” (VDMA)
Regular Key Speaker at international events & Commercial Chambers in the GCC.
YouTube Channel „Dubai Recht Klar“

Project Key - References

Advised a leading European technology group on its strategic market entry into the UAE, including corporate structuring, licensing, and compliance with foreign ownership restrictions. The project involved a total investment exceeding USD 150 million and resulted in the successful establishment of a regional hub in Dubai.
Counseled a multinational healthcare provider on its expansion into the KSA market. The engagement covered regulatory approvals, structuring under Saudi foreign investment rules, and negotiating joint venture agreements with a local partner. The investment value was approximately USD 300 million.
Advised on the acquisition of a UAE-based logistics company by a global private equity fund. Services included due diligence, transaction structuring, and negotiation of the share purchase agreement. The deal was valued at around USD 450 million.
Represented an international energy conglomerate in its acquisition of a majority stake in a Saudi renewable energy company. The transaction, valued at USD 1.1 billion, required coordination with multiple regulatory authorities and compliance with Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives.
Advised a multinational retail group on cross-border tax restructuring to optimize operations between the UAE and KSA. The project included permanent establishment risk assessment, transfer pricing compliance, and VAT/group tax considerations, covering group revenues in excess of USD 2.2 billion.
Advised a multinational medical group on cross-border tax restructuring to optimize operations between the UAE, KSA and Bahrain. The project included permanent establishment risk assessment, transfer pricing compliance, and VAT/group tax considerations, covering group revenues in excess of USD 1.5 billion.

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