Founded by Jonathan Sémon, tax attorney at the Paris Bar, GEOTAX supports you through the complexity of France-United Arab Emirates taxation. Expertise acquired with major Paris law firms, implemented in Dubai since 2024.
Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2007, Jonathan Sémon focuses his practice on international taxation. He worked for five years at CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre with Bruno Gouthière, as his principal associate. After working at Gide Loyrette Nouel, he established his own practice. He also completed an internship in the 9th sub-section of the Conseil d’État, assisting with tax cases at the admission stage of appeals on points of law and preparing draft decisions. He holds a professional Master 2 in International Taxation from Université Paris II / HEC and a Specialised Master in Wealth Management from ESCP-EAP.
After working at CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre and Gide Loyrette Nouel, Jonathan Sémon established his own practice, dedicated to international taxation. He also develops his Dubai practice under the GEOTAX name.
Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2007, Me Jonathan Sémon also has a secondary office in Dubai under the GEOTAX name. Services there are provided through GEOTAX FOR TAX CONSULTANT CO. L.L.C., a legal entity distinct from SELAS Jonathan Sémon in Paris, under the applicable engagement letter.
His approach combining legal rigor, bilateral regulatory mastery and tailored strategic advice makes GEOTAX a trusted partner for the most sensitive tax challenges. Jonathan regularly addresses law firms, advisory professionals and investors to clarify the complex issues of international taxation and requalification risks.
Five years
Neuilly-sur-Seine · Lawyer, international tax department
Principal associate to Bruno Gouthière for five years. International restructurings; international real estate taxation, investments in real estate funds and structuring acquisitions abroad or in France by foreign companies; inbound and outbound investments; transfer pricing documentation, disputes, advance pricing agreements and mutual agreement procedures; international tax legal opinions.
March to September
Experience in legal practice
Jonathan Sémon worked at Gide Loyrette Nouel from March to September, before establishing his own practice.
July to December 2006
La Défense · Intern, International Corporate Tax department
International structures and financing, international restructurings and compliance with anti-tax-avoidance provisions.
January to March 2006
Paris · Intern, 9th sub-section
From January to March 2006, Jonathan Sémon completed an internship in the 9th sub-section of the Conseil d’État. He assisted with the review of tax cases at the admission stage of appeals on points of law. His work included preparing draft decisions and writing memoranda on personal income tax, corporate income tax and value added tax (VAT).
April to July 2005
Paris · Wealth engineering intern, under G. Salignon
Changes of individual tax residence to Switzerland, Belgium and the United Kingdom. Personal wealth structuring: wealth tax (ISF), business succession and gifts.
February to April 2004
Neuilly-sur-Seine · Intern, international mobility department
Preparation of income tax returns for expatriates and non-residents.
Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2007, Jonathan Sémon focuses his practice on international taxation. He worked for five years at CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre with Bruno Gouthière, as his principal associate. After working at Gide Loyrette Nouel, he established his own practice. He also completed an internship in the 9th sub-section of the Conseil d’État, assisting with tax cases at the admission stage of appeals on points of law and preparing draft decisions. He holds a professional Master 2 in International Taxation from Université Paris II / HEC and a Specialised Master in Wealth Management from ESCP-EAP.
Every piece of advice is based on case law, doctrine and administrative decisions. Zero compromise on tax compliance and legal certainty.
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No cookie-cutter solutions. Every situation is unique: specific audit, tailored strategy, schedule adapted to your personal and professional context.
Mastered knowledge of both tax systems, their treaties, and case law. A cross-disciplinary perspective impossible to acquire in a single state.
GEOTAX handles all France-UAE tax issues, from strategic advice to litigation, from personal asset structuring to disclosure obligations.
Transfer of tax residence, exit tax, severance of France ties, obtaining UAE residency, post-departure disclosure, ongoing support.
Company formation, 9% Corporate Tax, Free Zone vs Mainland, local compliance, transfer pricing, VAT, FTA dispute defense.
Treaty application, residence conflicts, source income, capital gains, succession, tax credit, elimination of double taxation.
Tax treatment of Dubai real estate purchases, furnished/unfurnished rental, capital gains, structuring via holding, wealth optimization.
Family holding, LLC, partnership, trust, international will, estate transfer, succession planning.
Foreign account disclosure 3916, IFI French asset taxation, automatic CRS, penalties, correction of filing errors.
GEOTAX relies on a rigorous four-step approach, tailored to your situation and objectives. Transparency, documentation, ongoing support.
Complete analysis of your tax, personal and legal situation. Identification of issues, requalification risks and optimization opportunities. Detailed audit documenting your assets, income and obligations.
Development of a tailored tax strategy compliant with French law, UAE law and international treaties. Presentation of options, advantages/disadvantages, optimal timeline. Written advice documentation provided.
Complete assistance: document drafting, administrative procedures with DGFIP/FTA/Emirates. Coordination with your third parties (notaries, bankers, managers). Monitoring of tax calendar for transitional years.
Long-term partnership: annual advice, preparation of tax returns, regulatory alerts, strategy adaptation as situation evolves. Availability for ad hoc questions.
Tax content is published under the editorial responsibility of Jonathan Sémon, a tax attorney at the Paris Bar. It gives priority to first-tier public sources: statutes and regulations, tax authorities, UAE authorities, treaties and case law.
WAFI Residence - LHEU-FF
Umm Hurair Second, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Monday-Thursday: 09:00-18:00 (Dubai time, GMT+4)
Friday-Sunday: by appointment / video conference available
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