David Keane

David Keane

Partner, Tax Consulting

Sydney, NSW

Contact details
+61 2 9251 4600
Professional experience

In David’s role as a Tax Partner within Nexia, he assists clients with complex transaction advisory and annual compliance matters to help them navigate through Australia’s ever changing tax system.

David brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Taxation team. Having previously worked as a tax specialist in both mid-tier and big 4 firms, he advises clients across a range of industries, with many clients having the complexities of cross border dealings, tax consolidated groups and/or trust structures.

His experience includes working with fund managers, private equity, manufacturers, distributors, real estate businesses, and many other businesses. David prides himself on ensuring clients are receiving timely advice and the most commercial outcomes. He enjoys the challenge of communicating complex issues to his clients in a way that is easy to understand and action.

David also assists with complex tax compliance matters and completes the tax sign-off for numerous audits. This means David understands how any advice will affect the tax return and financial statements for his clients, allowing him to ensure any advice is implemented properly.

Expertise
  • Tax Consolidation
  • Managed Investment Trusts
  • Thin Capitalisation
  • ATO Dealings and Audit Settlement
  • Inbound Financing
  • Due Diligence
  • Structuring
  • Tax Health Check
  • Governance
Qualifications

Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Bachelor of Laws

Areas of expertise

Controlled foreign companies (CFC)

Tax planning

Tax planning

Outbound expansion

Tax advice for structuring, consolidation, and mergers and acquisitions

Drawing funds from your company or trust

Tax risk management frameworks

Thin capitalisation

ATO dispute resolution

Withholding taxes

Corporate tax compliance

Trusts: anti-avoidance rule anyone could breach

Global services

Tax residency

Tax treaties

Sector expertise

Professional services

Real estate and construction

Wholesale and manufacturers