Joo Whan Lee

Joo Whan Lee is a Director at BDO UAE, with extensive international experience across the UAE, Kuwait, Korea, and the United States. He specializes in corporate tax advisory, international tax, transfer pricing, and tax controversy matters, supporting multinational businesses operating across the Middle East and Asian markets on cross-border tax structuring, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and strategic advisory matters across a range of industries.

Joo Whan has held senior roles with leading global professional services firms including Deloitte, EY, and PWC, where he supported clients on UAE Corporate Tax implementation, international transactions, transfer pricing matters, and tax-efficient operating structures. His experience also includes advising clients on tax audits, litigation support, and regulatory matters relating to evolving international tax frameworks.

At BDO UAE, Joo Whan supports both the Tax Advisory and Legal Advisory offerings, advising clients on Corporate Tax and International Advisory matters, working closely with our specialist teams to deliver integrated and practical tax solutions. With a strong understanding of Asian business environments, he also supports Korean, Japanese, and Chinese businesses operating in or expanding into the UAE and the wider Middle East region.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

• Master of Laws (LL.M.) – Litigation, Washington University in St. Louis, USA
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), National Institute for Lifelong Education, Korea
• Master of Accountancy, Rutgers University, USA
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, Syracuse University, USA
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of New York, USA
• Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT), CIOT, UK
• Enrolled Tax Agent with the UAE Federal Tax Authority