James Mathew
Senior Advisor – US Tax & Cross-Border Structuring
US Tax & Cross-Border Structuring

Qualifications
- Master's in Commerce
- PhD in Business Management
- Enrolled Agent (EA) — US Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- US CPA Examination — Passed
James Mathew is a senior US tax professional with six years of experience in tax compliance and planning, supported by more than ten years of earlier accounting experience. A former professor with a PhD in Business Management, he combines an academic foundation with practical experience addressing business and individual tax requirements.
Within ATB’s cross-border advisory team, James contributes to the tax and accounting aspects of international holding and operating company structures and market-entry arrangements, with a particular focus on US tax considerations. He works alongside legal and other jurisdiction-specific advisers to assess reporting obligations and the tax implications of proposed structures.
His work covers federal and multi-state tax filings for S corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates and individuals, including Forms 1120S, 1065, 1041, 1040 and 1040X. He also handles foreign financial account reporting (FBAR), assists with tax issues and prepares responses to IRS notices.
James focuses on understanding each client’s business and financial circumstances to support accurate reporting and informed tax planning. He is an Enrolled Agent (EA) and has passed the US CPA Examination.
- Cross-border structuring for businesses moving in both directions across the US, UAE and India: entity, holding, capital and tax design
- Board- and shareholder-level financial advisory: capital strategy, plus relationships with US lenders, private equity and venture investors
- Restructuring and readiness for transactions, investor review or exit
- Financial due diligence and post-acquisition integration on inbound and outbound US deals
See our selected work for examples of recent engagements across the corridor, or meet the rest of the team.
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