Ms Milena Palikarova is a Direct Tax Associate Director, forming part of the BDO Malta Tax Team. Milena has successfully graduated from the University of National and World Economics, Bulgaria, where she was awarded a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree, majoring in Economy of Commerce. Milena has also successfully completed a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (M.B.A.) and a diploma in taxation at the Malta Institute of Taxation (MIT). After graduation, Milena started her career in Malta, where she began her specialisation in the financial services industry. Focusing on the provisions of the Income Tax Act, general tax issues, transfer pricing and advising on financial and tax related matters, Milena has the experience and expertise to assist clients throughout the whole process of setting up tax-efficient structures.