Dr Dhruven V Shah
Dr Dhruven Vinodchandra Shah is an Indian advocate, tax and corporate consultant, and academic based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. With professional experience spanning more than two decades, he is associated with legal practice in the areas of direct taxation, indirect taxation, corporate advisory, and trust administration.
Early Life and Education
Dr Dhruven V Shah was born in 1978 in Umreth, a town in the Anand district of Gujarat. He completed his early education in his native region before pursuing higher studies in commerce, law, and management.
His academic qualifications include:
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
- Master of Commerce (M.Com)
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
- Master of Laws (LL.M)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA – Finance)
- Diploma in Taxation Practice
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. in Law)
His doctoral research, titled A Study of Legal Issues of NGOs of Gujarat, examined regulatory and legal challenges faced by non-governmental organisations within the state.
Professional Career
Dr Shah is the Founder and Principal of D.V. Shah & Co., a legal, tax, and corporate advisory firm headquartered in Ahmedabad. The firm provides advisory and compliance services in areas including direct and indirect taxation, corporate law, international taxation, and trust and non-profit advisory.
Under his leadership, the firm has worked with individuals, businesses, and organisations on complex legal and fiscal matters, with a focus on regulatory compliance and governance.
Professional Associations
Dr Dhruven V Shah is associated with several professional bodies, including:
- Bar Council of Gujarat
- Bar Council of India
- All India Federation of Tax Practitioner Associations
- All Gujarat Federation of Tax Consultants
- Tax Advocate Association Gujarat
- Gujarat Sales Tax Bar Association
- Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Bar Association
- Income Tax Bar Association, Ahmedabad
- Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industries
- All India Notaries Association
- Notaries Association of Gujarat
Corporate Governance
Dr Shah is a certified Independent Director registered with the Independent Directors’ Databank maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. His work in this capacity involves advisory functions related to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and corporate social responsibility.
Academic and Public Engagement
Dr Shah has served as visiting faculty at various educational institutions, delivering lectures on taxation, corporate law, public charitable trusts, and finance. He also participates in public discussions and media engagements related to taxation and budgetary matters through radio, television, digital platforms, and podcasts.
Honours and Appointments
Dr Dhruven V Shah has been nominated by the Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), as a Member of the Regional Direct Tax Advisory Committee (RDTAC) for the region covering Gujarat, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu.
He has also been recognised with the title Gauravshali Gujarati 2023 and serves as a member of the Board of Governance at Indus University, a deemed university established under the Gujarat Private Universities Act.
Personal Life
Dr Dhruven V Shah resides in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, and remains actively engaged in professional, academic, and community-oriented initiatives.