Sarah Benammar

Vice President | CPA, LL.M.

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AUTHENTIC, CRITICAL THINKER, DYNAMIC

Sarah is a valued asset to her clients and colleagues. Energetic and genuine, she fosters meaningful relationships and inspires confidence in those she interacts with.

Leveraging more than 10 years of experience in the field of accounting and tax, Sarah advises both corporate and high net worth clients, offering comprehensive guidance on diverse tax matters. Her areas of specialization include corporate reorganizations, inbound and outbound structures, business transfers, and all aspects associated with owner-managed businesses and their shareholders.

Alongside her advisory work, Sarah also plays a pivotal role in training, recruitment, and retention initiatives within Richter’s tax department.

FIELDS OF EXPERTISE

Corporate reorganizations
Inbound and outbound structuring
Estate planning
Canadian and international income tax compliance

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Master of law (Tax), HEC Montreal, 2016
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), 2012
B.B.A., HEC Montreal, 2010

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Dress for Success (Montreal)
- Treasurer and Member of the Board of Directors from 2019 to 2021
Quebec Chartered Professional Accountants Order (CPA)
- Member since 2012
Association de planification fiscale et financière (APFF)
- Member since 2012
Canadian Tax Foundation (CTF)
- Member since 2012

PUBLIC RECOGNITION

“Trusts as real estate owners, 21 years: not an anniversary to celebrate” – Espace, 2019
“The New Passive Income Tax Regime and Its Impact on Real Estate Investments: Simplicity and Certainty at Last” – Espace, 2018
“Changements législatifs en matière de fiducie” – APFF Congres, 2015
“Une fois c’est bien, mais deux c’est mieux” : l’affaire D & D Livestock –Stratège APFF magazine, 2014
“Gare aux éventualités” – La Relève APFF magazine, 2013
“Évolution du moyen de défense de diligence raisonnable” – Stratège APFF magazine, 2013
“Responsabilité des administrateurs : les temps changent” – Stratège APFF magazine, 2013
“Responsabilité des administrateurs : les temps changent” – Finance et Investissement, 2013
“Démystifier l’alinéa 55(3)(b) de la Loi de l’impôt sur le revenu” – APFF Congres, 2013

SERVICES

Sarah’s Expertise

Tax

Life is full of uncertainties. Taxes don’t have to be one of them. Inadequate tax planning or improper handling of tax issues can result in major financial consequences and restrict your company’s growth.