Blake Indian
About Blake Indian
Blake Indian is an Associate Director in Tax at KPMG Australia, specializing in tax advice for acquisition and divestment transactions, as well as cross-border taxation issues. He has extensive experience in corporate, international, and private tax, having previously held various roles at BDO and KPMG Australia.
Work at KPMG Australia
Currently, Blake Indian holds the position of Associate Director, Tax at KPMG Australia, a role he has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, he supports acquisition and divestment transactions, providing both buy-side and sell-side transaction support to optimize tax outcomes. His responsibilities include tax due diligence support and advising on tax structuring and restructuring, particularly in relation to capital gains tax rollovers and tax consolidation opportunities. Prior to this role, he served as Senior Tax Manager and Tax Manager within KPMG Enterprise, contributing to private group tax planning and cross-border taxation issues.
Previous Experience at BDO
Before joining KPMG Australia, Blake Indian worked at BDO in Australia as a Consultant in Tax from 2013 to 2016. During his three years in this role, he was based in Melbourne and gained valuable experience in tax advisory services. His work involved providing insights on various tax matters, which laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in the tax sector.
Education and Expertise
Blake Indian studied at Monash University, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Accounting and Finance from 2010 to 2013. He furthered his education at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, completing the Chartered Accountants Program with Merit from 2014 to 2015. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in accounting principles and tax legislation, enhancing his expertise in corporate tax, international tax, and tax structuring issues.
Tax Advisory Specializations
Blake Indian specializes in various aspects of tax advisory, including corporate tax, international tax, and private tax. His expertise extends to advising on cross-border taxation issues that affect international business structures. He also engages in private group tax planning, focusing on Division 7A structuring and effective trust distribution planning. Additionally, he provides guidance on outbound and inbound business expansion, addressing key tax planning issues such as controlled foreign corporations, profit repatriation, thin capitalization, and permanent establishment matters.