My greatest satisfaction and motivation comes from helping clients to navigate tax controversy and achieve the best outcome.

Keith Thomas

Associate Partner, Transfer Pricing & Operating Model Effectiveness, Ernst & Young Tax Co.

20-year career in tax and transfer pricing. Japan is my home. Father of two. Enjoy all sports as a player or spectator.

Keith Thomas is an Associate Partner in Ernst & Young Tax Co, providing transfer pricing and operating model effectiveness services to his clients. His primary focus is to support clients in navigating transfer pricing controversy, which can include audits, advance pricing agreements (unilateral and bilateral APA) and mutual agreement procedures (MAP). 

Keith began his career in tax, and later transfer pricing, in the UK and has now worked in Tokyo for 15 years, serving Japanese and international clients. 

He is a (UK) Chartered Tax Advisor from the Chartered Institute of Taxation and a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland. In addition, he holds a MSc in Management from the University of Bath, UK. 

Building a better working world

Keith builds diverse and inclusive teams by bringing together people with prior tax authority experience, economists, industry experts and multilingual staff to help clients navigate the complex landscape of tax controversy in Japan. He is committed to developing and providing innovative and bespoke services to ensure the best outcomes for his clients. 

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