Wame is a holder of Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT) and an ADIT Affiliate with Chartered Institute of Taxation (UK), a Transfer Pricing Practitioner with nine (9) years’ experience. Wame advises clients in Malawi, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe on cross-border tax and Transfer Pricing.
ADIT, the International Tax credential, is am advanced level designation in cross-border tax and it is a demonstration of expertise in multiple countries (a global benchmark) in Transfer Pricing and International Taxation.
Wame is a former Senior Tax Manager, EY-Malawi where he was heading the tax department and advising clients on complex tax transactions. Wame is currently an external contractor (Director Level) at EY Malawi.
ADIT, the International Tax credential, is an advanced level designation in cross -border tax and it is a demonstration of expertise in multiple countries (a global benchmark) in Transfer Pricing and International Taxation. He is a duly accredited tuition provider for ADIT course [ Transfer Pricing, International taxation, UK International taxation and Upstream Oil and Gas Taxation, in Malawi and Uganda.
Wame is a Pan African Attorney duly admitted to practice Tax Law before the Supreme Courts of Malawi and Uganda respectively, and he represents tax clients before the Tax Appeals Tribunal, and the Tax Courts respectively.
Wame is an author of Digest of Taxes cases for Malawi and Uganda on Income Tax, Value Added Tax and Customs Law, A Commentary on Value Added Tax In Malawi, and his publications are highly recommended by the Big Four Firms both in Malawi and Uganda. He is currently finalizing a publication on A Master Guide To Transfer Pricing and International Taxation in Malawi and Uganda respectively.
Wame has a Law Degree from Mbale University in Uganda, Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice with Law Development Centre (Uganda), a Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation and Revenue Administration with East African School of Taxation, and currently completing a final paper for Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) course in June 2026 sitting (Business Accounting), and working on LLM thesis on Mining Taxation in Malawi.
Skills
► Transfer Pricing
► Business Taxation on Cross- Border transactions
► Upstream oil and Gas Taxation and Accounting
► Mining and Metals Taxation
► All direct and indirect taxes in Malawi and Uganda
► Tax Litigation and Tax Controversy
Relevant Professional Experience
Wame is an ADIT Affiliate which is a global grouping of International Tax Practitioners with Chartered Institute of Taxation (UK). ADIT qualification is a global benchmark in Transfer Pricing and International Taxation.
Wame is a member of Malawi Law Society, Uganda Law Society and East African Law Society with 5 years’ experience. He is among the founders of Malawi’s Tax Practitioners Association.
Wame is a consultant, researcher, trainer and author on Transfer Pricing and International Taxation for the past five (5) years both in Malawi and Uganda for domestic and multi-national enterprises, with two (2) years’ experience
Wame has worked with Law Firms and Auditing Firms both in Malawi and in Uganda where he has been assisting clients in transfer pricing planning, Transfer Pricing audit defense, CCA’s, business restructuring, transfer pricing documentation (including the three tier documentation) and Transfer Pricing Litigation.
Industries
► Farming industry
► Manufacturing and Retail industries
► Oil and gas,
► Mining and metal industries
► Energy industries
► Financial Services industries
► Service Sector
The firm Pearson Tax Chambers is a law firm which is comprised of legal professionals with experience in tax and corporate law practice. Our diverse skills and technical expertise in our areas of practice have helped our clients to succeed in their business and personal legal matters. We act for a significant number of corporate entities, Companies, Non-Governmental Organizations and individual clients who are involved in large business transactions with diverse legal needs. We have a deep personal interest in the business of our clients and work diligently to offer practical legal advice to our clients to enable them to attain the best results at affordable rates. At Pearson Tax Chambers, we take pride in our ability to provide our clients with cost-effective and timely legal services with a professional touch. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you and to discuss how we may be of service to you.
At Pearson Tax Chambers, tax is the main practice. We appreciate that every commercial transaction has tax treatment. Every investor must understand the tax treatment of her investment. It is tax which affects the return of investment. We provide Tax Advisory and Consultancy. Under Tax Advisory and Consultancy, we provide the following.
► International Tax Advisory and Planning
► Transfer Pricing Advisory and Planning
► Branch Taxation Advisory and Planning
► Corporate Tax Advisory and Planning
► Profit Repatriation Tax Planning
► Expatriate Tax Planning
► Dividends Tax Planning
► Capital Gain Tax Planning
► Tax Planning in Construction Industry
► Mining Taxation Planning
► Oil and Gas Taxation Planning
► Tax Compliance
► Tax Agency
► Tax Due Diligence
► Tax Health Check
► Tax Audit Defence
Malawi