Cheng Guan has over 22 years of tax experience, of which five years were spent in corporate income tax compliance and advisory before he moved to indirect tax. He is also the Malaysia Automotive Knowledge Leader in Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd.
Cheng Guan serves a wide range of local and multinational clients, mainly in the automotive, financial services and consumer products sectors. He provides advisory and compliance services on indirect tax matters covering service tax, sales tax, excise duty, customs import/export, free zones, licensed manufacturing warehouses and duty exemption facilities.
Cheng Guan is regularly featured in the media and invited to speak at indirect tax conferences, seminars and forums organized by EY and external bodies.
Cheng Guan is a member of Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) Indirect Tax Working Committee and previously served as a committee member in the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM) Indirect Tax Technical Committee.
How Cheng Guan is building a better working world
“I lead high-performing teams of tax professionals across the country to help our clients navigate today’s complex indirect tax landscape.
I also work closely with key stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, tax authorities, industry associations and government agencies, on key policy matters related to indirect tax.
I am a keen advocate of promoting tax knowledge and awareness as well as the tax profession to young graduates and professionals.”
