Sarah Benammar

Vice President | CPA, LL.M.

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AUTHENTIC, CRITICAL THINKER, DYNAMIC

Sarah is known for her personalized approach to tax planning. She carefully studies the specific needs of entrepreneurs and their businesses and in turn, devises customized solutions for them. Her commitment to providing clear and practical advice allows her clients to make informed decisions, without getting distracted by the complexities of tax legislation.

Using her extensive knowledge in taxation, Sarah accompanies her clients in a variety of aspects of their journey: from navigating business operations, to organizing purchase and sale transactions, to succession planning and legacy wealth management.

Throughout her career at Richter, Sarah has worked closely with many entrepreneurs and their businesses, enabling her to appreciate the importance of aligning family values with business objectives. Sarah’s collaborative approach allows her to integrate into her clients’ businesses and families with ease, positioning herself as a trusted strategic partner.

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

FIELDS OF EXPERTISE

Corporate reorganizations
Inbound and outbound structuring
Estate planning
Cross-border structuring

INDUSTRIES

Manufacturing and distribution
Automobile
Real estate
Industrial

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.