Deep knowledge, adaptability, and a client-centric focus – these are the core approaches of Tax Natives founder Andy Wood, who joins us on the Frontline Podcast.
Andy shares his journey from tax advisor to leading crypto taxation expert and how certain essential entrepreneurial qualities led him there. Let’s take a closer look at the key takeaways from the podcast and how Tax Natives can help people and businesses achieve their financial goals.
Beginnings in tax advisory
Andy began his tax advisory career in the 90s, quickly rising from a graduate scheme to founding his own practice in 2011.
Here, he discusses his desire to blend tax challenges with client-focused commercial goals and personal objectives and how Tax Natives allowed him to achieve this by offering many taxation services.
Entrepreneurial insights
Andy notes that many entrepreneurs have short attention spans, especially regarding complex tax matters. This shaped Andy’s advisory style with Tax Natives, focusing on providing clear, concise advice with an emphasis on brevity and clarity in communications – especially for busy entrepreneurs who need to make quick decisions.
Crypto and tax: A new frontier
Andy’s expertise in crypto taxation has made him a highly sought-after advisor for crypto investors. But in a nascent and evolving world of crypto, this brought its own set of challenges, including the legal status of digital assets, transaction complexity, and cross-border tax issues.
Moving to Dubai
Andy ends with the impact of recent non-dom changes on high-net-worth individuals and his move to Dubai for personal and professional reasons.
Conclusion
Want to know more about Andy’s entrepreneurial journey and gain more insight into his route to financial success? Watch the full podcast episode on the Frontline Podcast now.