Become Part of TaxIQ Africa
The Future of African Tax Expertise is Borderless
TaxIQ Africa is a technical powerhouse built for the modern African landscape. We are moving away from traditional, rigid firm structures in favor of a coordinated, light-footprint network of the continent’s finest technical minds.
We are seeking seasoned Transfer Pricing specialists and Cross-Border Tax practitioners Lawyers, and CPAs to join our pan-African technical bench. Whether you are an independent consultant or lead a boutique practice, TaxIQ Africa offers a platform to deploy your expertise on the continent’s most complex mandates.
Why Join us?
Work within a structured framework that provides the brand gravity, quality assurance, and administrative support you need. Our continental centrally coordinated practice means operational heavy lifting is centrally managed at headquarter allowing you to focus on high-level technical production in your jurisdiction.
We sit at the front lines of African tax evolution. Our partners collaborate on high-stakes mandates including:
Who We Are Looking For
Deep experience in OECD/UN-aligned Transfer Pricing (FAR analysis, benchmarking, and policy design) or complex International Tax structuring
Practitioners who understand how technical tax positions translate into legal defense and dispute resolution.
Specialized knowledge in high-impact sectors such as Extractives (Oil & Gas), the Digital Economy, and Financial Services.
A commitment to creating defensible, value-based tax strategies that move beyond "tick-box" compliance.
We are looking for country specialists across African jurisdictions who possess:
- Technical Mastery
- The Dual-Lens Perspective
- Industry Authority
- A Substance-First Philosophy:
Let’s Build the Continent’s Leading Technical Network
We believe that the best way to defend African taxpayers in complex transfer pricing and international tax disputes is through a coordinated, technical defense that spans borders. If you are a specialist ready to apply your skills to a sophisticated, pan-African mission, we invite you to join us.
Structured in approach. Coordinated in delivery. Flexible in expertise.
Join the Great Experts
James Karanja
Co-Founder- Controversy & Authority Dispute Transfer Pricing Lead Expert
Kenya Lead and Africa Managing Director
James Karanja
Co-Founder- Controversy & Authority Dispute Transfer Pricing Lead Expert
Former Head of International Tax, Kenya Revenue Authority | Former Head of OECD-UNDP Tax Inspectors Without Borders Secretariat | Former Chair Africa Tax Administration Forum Cross Border Taxation Committee
- Email:jkaranja@taxiqafrica.com
Alfred Habaasa
Co-Founder – Economics, Valuation Transfer Pricing Lead Expert
Uganda Lead and Africa Deputy Managing Director
Alfred Habaasa
Co-Founder – Economics, Valuation Transfer Pricing Lead Expert
Alfred Habaasa
Co-Founder – Economics, Valuation & Transfer Pricing Lead Expert
Former Senior Transaction Tax Advisor – Ernst & Young (EY) Uganda
Former Team Leader, Extractives Transfer Pricing – Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
Profile
Alfred Habaasa is a recognized expert in international taxation, transfer pricing, and tax policy, with extensive experience advising both public and private sector organizations on complex tax matters.
He is highly regarded for his expertise in the taxation of extractive industries, particularly within the oil, gas, and mining sectors, where he has supported organizations in navigating complex regulatory and commercial tax environments.
Alfred has authored several tax publications and technical articles across various professional platforms, including contributions to the IBFD International VAT Monitor, one of the leading international tax publications.
He is a distinguished speaker and trainer who regularly facilitates technical sessions at international forums. Notably, he facilitated sessions at the 2025 INTOSAI Working Group on Audit of Extractives covering Joint Venture and Farm-Out Accounting in the Oil and Gas sector. He has also trained tax, legal, and finance professionals across the African continent in International Tax and Transfer Pricing.
Professional Qualifications
- Fellow (ACCA) – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Master of Laws (LL.M) – Energy Economics and the Law, University of Aberdeen
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) – Makerere University School of Law
- B.Sc. Applied Accounting – Oxford Brookes University
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU)
- Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT)
- Associate Member (ABE) – Association of Business Executives
Areas of Expertise
- Transfer Pricing
- International Taxation
- Tax Policy
- Extractives Taxation (Oil, Gas & Mining)
- Business Valuation
- Tax Advisory & Dispute Resolution
Career Summary
- Senior Transaction Tax Advisor – Ernst & Young (EY) Uganda
- Team Leader, Extractives Transfer Pricing – Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
- Email:ahabaasa@taxiqafrica.com
Wame M. Pearson
Malawi Lead
Wame M. Pearson
Malawi Lead Expert
Former Senior Manager, Transfer Pricing & International Tax – EY Malawi
Founder & Tax Consultant – Pearson Tax Chambers
Profile
Wame M. Pearson is a recognized expert in international taxation, transfer pricing, and extractives fiscal regimes, with extensive experience advising multinational corporations, financial institutions, and global development organizations on complex tax matters.
He is highly regarded for his expertise in the taxation of energy and extractives, particularly within the upstream oil, gas, and mining sectors across Africa. He has supported sovereign states and private sector actors in negotiating large-scale infrastructure financing, mineral royalty structures, and optimal production-sharing fiscal regimes.
Wame has authored authoritative tax books and technical publications across both Malawi and Uganda, which are highly recommended by Big Four firms. He is a prominent global contributor and Tax News Correspondent for the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD) in the Netherlands.
He is a distinguished advocate and legal strategist who regularly represents clients in high-stakes tax controversies before the High Court and Supreme Court. Having successfully served as Country Tax Leader for the World Bank on the Digital Sector and the Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP), Wame brings deep technical capability in designing solutions for the evolving digital and gig economies, including BEPS Pillar One and Pillar Two readiness.
Professional Qualifications
- Master of Laws (LL.M) – Oil & Gas Taxation, Institute of Petroleum Studies Kampala
- Master of Laws (LL.M) – Mining & Metals Tax Law, Open University of Tanzania
- Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT) – Chartered Institute of Taxation (UK)
- Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) – Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Bar Course) – Law Development Center, Kampala
- Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation and Revenue Administration – East African School of Taxation
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) – Mbale University
Areas of Expertise
- Transfer Pricing Audit Defense & Risk Mitigation
- Tax Litigation, Controversy & Advocacy
- Upstream Oil, Gas & Mining Fiscal Regimes
- BEPS Action Points & Pillar 1 & Pillar 2 Capital Modeling
- Project Infrastructure Financing & Debt Restructuring
- Cross-Border Tax Structuring & Double Taxation Agreements
Career Summary
- Founder & Tax Consultant – Pearson Tax Chambers
- Independent Tax Consultant / Senior Manager, Transfer Pricing & International Tax – EY Malawi
- Tax News Correspondent (Malawi) – International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD)
- Country Tax & Legal Consultant – World Bank (Digital Malawi Acceleration Project)
- Tax Attorney – Lex Africa Malawi
- Email:pwame@taxiqafrica.com
