Fulvio “Fulvs” Dawilan is a Senior Partner of Du-Baladad & Associates (BDB Law) and has been in practice on the field of taxation for more than 16 years.
Prior to joining BDB Law, Fulvs furthered his extensive experience as a tax accountant and lawyer when he worked as a Partner of the Tax Advisory & Compliance Division of Punongbayan & Araullo (P&A), one of the major accounting firms in the Philippines.
Fulvs has a solid background in providing tax advisory services to local and multinational companies in various industries. He handled numerous engagements involving determination of client’s compliance with tax rules and regulations and has represented clients in tax cases before the Bureau of Internal Revenue, the Department of Finance and the Court of Tax Appeals. He has addressed queries on tax and other corporate concerns; handled registration, reorganization and restructuring and other requirements for doing business in the Philippines; and conducted research on issues affecting individual and corporate taxpayers.
His strong tax experience is further enriched by three years of external audit work at another major accounting firm in the Philippines.
Areas of practice
Tax Consulting and Advisory
Handling Tax Disputes, Protests, Requests for Rulings an Claims for Refunds
Tax Litigation
Corporate Services
Mergers and Acquisitions
Tax Compliance Review and Tax Returns Preparation and Filing
Professional certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Lawyer
Passed the New York State BAR Examination
Sector expertise
A generalist with expertise in various industries, such as petroleum/energy, services, technology, mining, banking and finance, manufacturing and trading.
Education
International Partners’ Development Program, sponsored by Grant Thornton International Ltd (London, Brussels, North Carolina — 2006/2007)
Bachelor of Laws, San Beda College (1997)
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Saint Louis University (1989)
Professional qualifications and memberships
Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants