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michael cutajar

@michaelcutajar

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I build defensible tax compliance systems and AI automation for cross-border businesses and accounting firms.

Malta

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build and scale defensible tax and compliance systems, especially where AI, source-cited tax knowledge and cross-border operations can materially improve accuracy and efficiency.

I run a Malta CPA practice covering corporate income tax, VAT and cross-border compliance, drawing on audit training at PwC and a decade in the profession.

I founded Open Accountants, a source-cited tax knowledge base spanning 43 countries and 245 jurisdictions, and previously automated VAT filing, reconciliation, bookkeeping and reporting for 10+ firms and SMEs through AI Partners.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Practising Certified Public Accountant

Current

Michael Cutajar, CPA

Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)

Owns the full compliance cycle for company clients, including corporate income tax returns, VAT registration and returns, statutory annual returns, and beneficial-owner filings. Advises internationally mobile clients on residence, domicile, and remittance-basis taxation.

Corporate Tax VAT Compliance Statutory Reporting Audit Exemption Beneficial Owner Filings International Tax Social Security Registration

Current

Founder

Current

Open Accountants

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Built a source-cited tax knowledge layer covering corporate income tax, VAT/GST, payroll, formation, and cross-border rules across 43 countries and 245 jurisdictions. Recruited and technically manages ~24 credentialed accountants across four continents.

Knowledge Base VAT Corporate Tax Payroll Cross Border Rules Team Management AI Systems Product Development

Founder

AI Partners

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Automated VAT filing, reconciliation, bookkeeping, and reporting for 10+ firms and SMEs on Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage. Architected a system where AI classifies, deterministic rules compute, and an accountant reviews, achieving 100% VAT filing accuracy and up to 85% less manual workload.

VAT Automation Bookkeeping Reconciliations Xero Quickbooks SAGE AI Process Automation

Chief Executive Officer

Metaverse Architects

Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 11 months)

Led a 22-person company and owned the group's finance function, including statutory reporting, VAT and tax position, fundraising, and strategy. Delivered programmes for UBS, Lazard, and KPMG, and saw the company through to an orderly members' voluntary liquidation.

Leadership Finance Statutory Reporting VAT Tax Strategy Fundraising Strategy Liquidation

Real Estate Analyst

Quicklets Commercial

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Provided location strategy and expansion advisory, contract negotiation, and deal structuring.

Real Estate Analysis Location Strategy Contract Negotiation Deal Structuring

Auditor, Gaming & Technology

PwC

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Audited large gaming and software groups, focusing on IFRS financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and risk analysis in a heavily regulated, cross-border sector.

Audit IFRS Financial Reporting Regulatory Compliance Risk Analysis Gaming Industry