James Massie-Taylor

Executive summary

James is a highly experienced Corporate & International Tax Partner, and Office Managing Partner at BDO in Perth. He has over 23 years’ extensive experience advising on all tax-related matters, and is an expert in international tax structures. Throughout his career, James has been committed to delivering strategic, forward-thinking solutions tailored to meet his clients’ specific needs.

His approach is characterised by providing customised, practical advice that is easy to both understand and implement. This client-centric focus has earned him a reputation for reliability and excellence in the field.

His leadership at BDO in Perth has been marked by innovation and growth, solidifying the firm’s standing as a leading provider of professional services in Western Australia.

James joined BDO as a Graduate in 2001 and became Partner in 2008.

Expertise

• Tax consolidation
• Tax effect accounting
• Corporate restructures
• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
• International tax
• Tax compliance and advisory
• Corporate taxation
• Transfer pricing
• Taxation audits, rulings, and litigation
• Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT)
• Tax due diligence
• Employment taxes

Experience

Managing Partner, November 2021 to current

• James works with his team to ensure BDO in Perth continues to deliver quality and value to clients. He is responsible for developing and executing the firm's local strategy, and delivering the right outcomes for all stakeholders. He aims to ensure BDO in Perth adds value for clients; develops and mentors our people; and contributes to the community.

Partner, Tax, June 2008 to current

• Guiding clients through complex corporate restructures, capital raising, and due diligence
• Successfully advising both Australian and foreign-based clients on cross-border transactions, overseas expansions, and foreign investments into Australia

Qualifications and affiliations

• Registered Tax Agent
• Bachelor of Economics
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting
• Graduate, AICD
• BDO-Harvard Global Leadership Program
• Fellow, CA ANZ
• Chartered Tax Adviser and Fellow, The Tax Institute

Professional engagements and activities

• 2021 Finalist, Tax Advisor of the Year, The Tax Institute