Executive summary
Zubin is a Corporate & International Tax Partner with BDO in Melbourne. He is known for his client-centric approach with a focus on providing technically insightful, practical and timely advice. Zubin supports clients with tax matters that impact cross-border arrangements or investments to support cost and competitive efficiencies in their businesses.
Zubin’s client base is formed by large foreign owned multinationals with Australian investments and operations, with significant experience with US and Japanese headquartered groups.
His industry experience also includes consumer and industrial products, life sciences (pharmaceuticals and medical technology), technology, and natural resources & energy.
Expertise
Experience
- Tax advisory on cross-border arrangements for multinational clients looking to invest in Australia or expand activities, financing, capital management, restructuring (entities and assets), and application of new tax laws, including hybrid mismatch rules and thin capitalisation
- Acquisition financing or refinancing for a deal or asset, associated tax calculations, review of financial models and financing documents
- Tax structuring and due diligence on M&A transactions, including review of deal documents and models
- ATO engagement including reviews and audits for clients, as well as obtaining tax rulings and Competent Authority Determinations.
Qualifications and affiliations
- Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Commerce
- Master of Laws
- Australian Lawyer
- Chartered Tax Advisor, Tax Institute of Australia
- Affiliate, CA ANZ