Davina Boodnah is a Executive at ENS in Mauritius.

She is CTA qualified, with over 15 years of experience working both in the UK and Mauritius. Her current role involves advising corporates and individuals on Mauritian tax matters, frequently involving structuring, mergers and acquisitions and wealth planning. She is also skilled at tax dispute resolution and deals with the Mauritius Revenue Authority on behalf of clients.

Education
M.A, English Literature in The Modern Age – Queen Mary University of London, UK
B.A, English and American Literature – University of Warwick, UK

Significant Accomplishments
Davina was recognised with a Top 35 Under 35 Private Client Award in the UK.
She was also part of the Moore Stephens Tax Dispute Resolution team that won Tolley's Best Tax Investigations Team in 2018.

Professional Associations

• Chartered Institute of Taxation, UK

Seminars/ Presentation
Sep 2024: Investing in Africa - Webinar by ENSAfrica
Sep 2023: Let's discuss personal tax - presentation for RSM clients, as part of RSM

Various presentations whilst in the UK including:
Unpacking the 2018 budget - seminar at Moore Stephens to present tax dispute resolution measures
An update on tax dispute resolutions - presentation at the Moore Stephens regional tax conference

Professional Activities and Experience
Davina provides expert advice on Mauritian tax aspects of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, mergers, and restructurings. She also conducts tax due diligence assessments and advises on tax planning strategies for high-net-worth individuals. Her extensive experience includes handling tax assessments and successfully negotiating with tax authorities to resolve disputes. Davina is also well-versed in tax compliance matters, covering payroll taxes, VAT, CRS, and FATCA. In her previous roles, she managed portfolios for clients such as public interest entities, corporate groups with complex tax structures, multinational enterprises, and high-net-worth individuals.

With a strong background in UK tax, Davina is a member of the UK's Chartered Institute of Taxation. She began her career in the UK with BDO LLP, later moving to Moore Stephens LLP as a senior manager. She specialised in tax dispute resolutions in the UK, focussing on offshore tax matters, complex tax avoidance arrangements under HM Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”) Code of Practice 8 and civil fraud investigations under HMRC’s Contractual Disclosure Facility.

Think green, think tax: Mauritius' Corporate Climate Responsibility Levy
The Portable Retirement Gratuity Fund - Employer pain for employee gain
The impact of the Multilateral Instrument on double tax treaties in Mauritius
A Simple Mistake