World Tax Services UK (WTS UK) has recently appointed Sharmila Sanmugam as a partner to lead the expansion of the company’s international tax division. Sanmugam brings over 15 years of experience in both in-house and advisory roles, with a focus on global tax compliance, tax governance, transfer pricing, indirect taxes, and multinational tax transformation.
Founder and CEO of WTS UK, Jeff Soar, expressed his excitement in welcoming Sanmugam to the firm, highlighting her expertise and deep understanding of international tax and global compliance. He emphasized the value her experience will bring to clients and the team as they strive to deliver tax advice differently.
Prior to joining WTS UK, Sanmugam served as the director of tax at Apollo Global Management, where she oversaw the company’s global tax operations for nearly eight years. Her previous roles include tax manager at CBRE UK and assistant manager within the financial services tax practice at Deloitte UK, where she also undertook a secondment as a tax adviser at Merrill Lynch.
Sanmugam expressed her enthusiasm for joining WTS UK, noting the firm’s commitment to delivering a different approach to the tax industry. She looks forward to leveraging her international experience to help clients navigate the complex global tax landscape.
WTS UK is a non-audit tax advisory practice that caters to large and listed businesses, offering a comprehensive range of services. As part of WTS, a tax services provider based in Germany, WTS UK is positioned to provide clients with a global perspective on tax matters.
The announcement of Sharmila Sanmugam’s appointment as a partner at WTS UK was originally featured in the International Accounting Bulletin, a GlobalData owned brand. The move underscores WTS UK’s commitment to enhancing its international tax capabilities and delivering exceptional service to clients in an ever-evolving global tax environment.

