Tai Lai Kok

Partner – Head of Corporate Tax

KPMG in Malaysia

Tai has over 34 years of experience in tax compliance and advisory working with corporate and individual clients. His areas of specialization include mergers and acquisitions, privatizations, corporate restructuring/planning and tax incentives. He has significant dealings with local and multinational clients in all areas of taxation.

His industry exposure encompasses the property development, consumer and industrial markets and infrastructure sectors. Tai has also acted as an advisor in numerous investment (inbound and outbound) and tax due diligence assignments. Within Malaysia, he also holds the role of Family Business Tax Leader under the KPMG Private Enterprise practice.

Tai has contributed thought leadership in various industry and mainstream media. He is also a frequent speaker at events including forums and seminars organized by the Inland Revenue Board and Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia. 

  • Member, Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM)

  • Member, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)

  • Member, CPA Australia

  • Licensed Tax Agent, MOF

  • Chairman, Taxation Practice Committee, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)

  • Joint Chair, Taxation Committee, Malaysian International Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MICCI)

  • Tax Practice Committee Member, Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA)

  • Tax Committee Member, CPA Australia

  • Tax Committee Member, American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM)