About ZEM Global Consultants Ltd | UK Accounting & Compliance Firm

Where ZEM Global Came From

ZEM Global Consultants Ltd was incorporated in May 2026, but the professional experience behind it goes back well over a decade.

The firm was founded by Tahreem Waseem, a qualified professional with a career spanning two distinct but deeply connected disciplines: practical accounting and financial crime compliance. Over the years, Tahreem built experience working directly with Money Service Businesses, payment institutions, restaurant groups, and growing SMEs across the UK, handling not just their books but their regulatory obligations and their relationships with the FCA and HMRC.

What she found, again and again, was that business owners in these sectors were either underserved by generalist firms who did not really understand their compliance needs, or they were being charged significant fees by large consultancies where they rarely got access to a senior person. ZEM Global was built to close that gap.

The firm operates from the United Kingdom, with client relationships managed from our London base. We are supported by an operational support centre in Lahore, Pakistan, which enables us to deliver high-quality work efficiently and at a cost structure that works for the SMEs and growing businesses we serve.

How We Work

Our Values

We believe that professional services should actually feel professional. That means clear communication, realistic timelines, honest advice, and senior attention on every piece of work.

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We only take work where we can add value

We are selective about the clients we work with — not to be precious, but because taking on work outside our depth does no one any favours. If you come to us with a need we cannot fully serve, we will tell you.

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You deal with a qualified professional, every time

At ZEM Global, you will always deal directly with someone who knows your file, understands your sector, and has the experience to give you real answers. There are no junior handoffs at this firm.

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Practical advice, not just boxes ticked

Regulatory compliance is important, but it is a means to an end. Our job is to help your business stay on the right side of its obligations while also running well. We bring both perspectives to every engagement.

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Honesty before everything

Clear timelines, straight answers, and transparent communication about what is involved and what to expect. No jargon, no upselling, no surprises.

Our People

The People Behind ZEM Global

Tahreem Waseem

CEO & DirectorFCA SpecialistMSB Compliance

CEO & Director — ZEM Global Consultants Ltd

Tahreem brings a rare combination of hands-on accounting experience and deep regulatory knowledge to every client she works with. Her career has spanned bookkeeping, tax advisory, and financial crime compliance, giving ZEM Global clients the benefit of both disciplines under one roof. As an independent compliance consultant to multiple UK Money Service Businesses, she has advised on AML/CTF frameworks, regulatory governance, and HMRC compliance obligations, and has successfully led new SPI and API applications through the FCA authorisation process. On the accounting side, she has extensive ongoing experience in bookkeeping and financial management for restaurant and hospitality businesses.

"My goal is simple: to give every client the professional expertise they deserve and the direct, personal service they rarely get. Whether you are a restaurant owner needing your books in order, or a payment institution navigating FCA authorisation, I bring the same level of care and precision to both."

Babar Farooq Chaudhary

FCCAEx. MBA LUMSPartner & Director

Partner & Director — Strategy & Growth

Babar brings over 15 years of senior financial, strategic, and operational leadership experience to ZEM Global. As a Fellow of the ACCA and a graduate of the LUMS Executive MBA programme, he combines technical expertise with a commercial mindset developed across the automotive, manufacturing, retail, pharmaceutical, real estate, and education sectors. He shapes the firm's strategic direction, drives business development, and identifies opportunities for sustainable growth across the UK and Pakistan. His extensive CFO experience spans financial management, corporate governance, internal controls, risk management, and business transformation, complemented by international executive education in Silicon Valley.

"Trusted advisers should not only help businesses remain compliant but also support them in making better decisions, managing risk effectively, and unlocking opportunities for growth."

Professional Standing

Our Credentials & Registrations

We believe in being transparent about our credentials. Here is what you can verify about ZEM Global Consultants Ltd.

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Registered in England & Wales

Company Number 17215663. Incorporated May 2026. Fully registered at Companies House.

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ICO Registered

Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office for data protection compliance under UK GDPR.

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HMRC AML Registered

Registered with HMRC under the Anti-Money Laundering supervision regime for accountancy service providers.

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Professional Indemnity Insured

Covered by Professional Indemnity Insurance for your protection and peace of mind on every engagement.

Experience That Goes Beyond UK Borders

While ZEM Global is a UK-based firm serving UK businesses, our team has practical experience supporting clients with regulatory matters in multiple jurisdictions. This international perspective shapes how we approach compliance work, even for purely domestic clients.

Our team has worked on matters involving the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom, FINTRAC registrations and reporting obligations in Canada, Bank of Canada reporting requirements, and AUSTRAC-related regulatory engagements in Australia. This breadth of regulatory exposure means we understand how these frameworks connect, and we bring that wider context to every compliance engagement we take on.

Built on Expertise. Driven by Results. Grounded in Honesty.