Ganesh Nair

Saudi Arabia

Senior Manager

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Ganesh Nair is a Senior Manager within the VAT practice at Grant Thornton Saudi Arabia. He brings over 18 years of experience in VAT advisory, compliance, and litigation support across diverse industries including healthcare, automotive, and FMCG.

Ganesh has advised a wide range of multinational and regional clients on VAT structuring, classification, and dispute resolution. Prior to joining Grant Thornton, he held senior roles at PwC India, EY India, and EY Saudi Arabia, where he played a key role in supporting clients through the introduction of VAT in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Notably, he led VAT impact assessments and implementation support for high-profile clients such as Abdul Latif Jameel, SEDCO, and Nahdi Pharmacy.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Mumbai University and is pursuing the Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT) from the Chartered Institute of Taxation (UK). Ganesh also holds diplomas in International Trade and Indian Indirect Tax Laws.

Qualifications
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA-UK)
  • The Islamia University of Bahawalpur: Bachelor of Commerce (B.com)
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Special Economic Zones: New Regulatory Frameworks Issued

Tax Alert

Saudi Arabia has formally issued the much-anticipated regulatory frameworks governing several key Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

Adel Daglas
Mohamed Hwitat
Syed Abdul Rahman
Ashraf Almasri
Ganesh Nair
Mohammed Haque
| 5 min read | 20 Jan 2026

VAT and Electronic Marketplaces in Saudi Arabia: What the “Deemed Supplier” Rules Mean for Platforms in 2026

VAT Update

The Saudi tax landscape for digital platforms continues to evolve. In line with its broader efforts to strengthen VAT compliance in the digital economy, Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has issued a detailed guide clarifying VAT obligations for electronic marketplaces acting as “deemed suppliers”.

Adel Daglas
Mohamed Hwitat
Ganesh Nair
Mohammed Haque
| 5 min read | 08 Jan 2026

How to Future-Proof Your Business Under Saudi Arabia’s Evolving ZATCA Framework

Tax Update

As Saudi Arabia continues to embark on its journey of economic transformation as part of Kingdom’s Vision 2030, regulatory reform is critical to achieving a diversified, transparent, and digitally enabled economy. One of the most significant drivers of this transformation is the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), which has launched various reform initiatives aimed at enhancing transparency, increasing compliance, reducing the financial burden on taxpayers and modernising businesses by leveraging on technology and digital solutions. For companies establishing themselves, or already operating in the Kingdom, conformity to the ever-evolving framework established by ZATCA is prudent, if not necessary, for sustainable growth.

Ganesh Nair
| 5 min read | 18 Aug 2025
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