Francis Chang is a tax lawyer who focuses primarily on international tax planning and corporate reorganizations. He advises Canadian and foreign-based businesses and individuals on the Canadian tax implications of cross-border business transactions, investments, and financings.
Francis also regularly advises businesses and individuals on local tax matters such as the Provincial Sales Tax (PST), Employer Health Tax, Property Transfer Tax, BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax, and Vancouver Empty Homes Tax.
Prior to obtaining his law degree from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, Francis obtained his Master of Taxation from the University of Waterloo and worked at a multinational accounting firm as a Tax Manager in international tax and mergers and acquisitions. Francis has over seven years of combined accounting and legal experience providing tax advice to businesses and individuals.