Jiahao Boo

Tax Manager with over 15 years of experience across tax, audit, and finance operations, specialising in corporate tax compliance and advisory across APAC jurisdictions, with earlier experience in GST within the commercial sector. Experienced in group tax reporting, tax compliance management, and handling audits and disputes with the IRAS, as well as advising on cross-border transactions, restructurings, and M&A activities. Strong exposure to regional tax coordination and regulatory developments, including OECD BEPS Pillar Two considerations.

Able to assess tax risks, support business stakeholders with practical solutions, and strengthen tax governance across group structures.

Manager, Corporate Tax Advisory & Compliance at BDO Tax Advisory Pte Ltd (2022-10 – Present)

• Lead a portfolio of multinational and regional clients across diverse industries, including regional headquarters and Singapore holding entities, acting as the primary advisor on tax compliance and advisory matters
• Advise on complex cross-border tax matters including permanent establishment risks, profit repatriation, and regional structuring
• Support Merger & Acquisition and restructuring projects, including tax due diligence, deal structuring, and post-deal integration
• Manage tax incentive applications and compliance (GTP, DEI, MSI), aligning tax outcomes with client business objectives
• Oversee tax reporting, including preparation and review of current and deferred tax provisions
• Play a key role in BEPS Pillar Two advisory and readiness projects for regional groups, including impact assessments and coordination with global teams
• Manage IRAS audits, investigations, and voluntary disclosure applications
• Identify potential tax implications in intercompany and cross-border arrangements and escalate to transfer pricing specialists or technical teams where required
• Coordinate with overseas member firms and advisors across APAC jurisdictions to deliver integrated regional tax solutions
• Lead engagement teams, providing technical review, guidance, and mentoring of junior staff
• Drive process improvement initiatives, including automation and digitalisation of tax compliance workflows
• Support business development through proposals, client pitches, and advisory scoping

Assistant Manager at BDO Tax Advisory Pte Ltd (2019-10 – 2022-09)

Senior at BDO Tax Advisory Pte Ltd (2017-10 – 2019-09)

Associate / Senior Associate at BDO Tax Advisory Pte Ltd (2016-06 – 2017-09)

Senior Tax Associate at Rohan Mah & Partners LLP (2014 – 2016)

Senior Accounts Executive at Singapore Institute of Materials Management (2011 – 2014)

Audit Associate at Precursor Assurance PAC (2010 – 2010)

Accounts Assistant at Chubb Insurance Singapore (2008 – 2009)

Singapore Chartered Tax Professional (SCTP)

• Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA) (Income Tax) - 2025
• Accredited Tax Practitioner (ATP) (Income Tax) - 2018

ATTS Specialist Certificate in Taxation - 2013

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - 2012

Diploma in Accountancy – Ngee Ann Polytechnic - 2006