Michelle Chen
Background
Michelle brings over 10 years’ experience in taxation and business advisory to her role as Manager at Ecovis Clark Jacobs. She specialises in taxation, business advisory and corporate compliance services and is known for her proactive, practical and business-driven approach to managing complex tax and business matters. She joined the firm in 2020 and has since established a strong reputation for delivering clear and practical outcomes for clients.
Throughout her career, Michelle has built extensive experience advising family-owned and private groups, as well as large businesses, across a range of professional service disciplines. Her advisory experience includes tax planning and compliance, business structuring and establishment, asset protection and indirect tax matters. She works closely with business owners, senior executives and high-net-worth families across a diverse range of industries, including medical and healthcare, legal and professional services, property, finance, manufacturing and consumer goods.
Since joining Ecovis Clark Jacobs, Michelle has played a key role in leading client engagements and mentoring her team. She continues to strengthen her technical and commercial skill set by working closely with clients to analyse, develop and grow their family wealth and business interests. Fluent in both English and Mandarin, Michelle works seamlessly with clients from diverse backgrounds, including those managing international and cross-border operations. Her holistic, client-centric approach—grounded in technical expertise and real-world experience—positions her as a trusted adviser to businesses seeking sustainable growth and financial clarity.
Significant Matters
Business Structuring and Group Advisory
Advising on the structuring and restructuring of private groups and corporate entities, including acquisition integrations and the establishment of tax consolidated groups. Involvement in group tax compliance, ACA calculations, franking account management, and coordination of GST and payroll tax group registrations.
Medical and Healthcare Industry
Extensive advisory to medical professionals, specialist practitioners and national healthcare networks, including start up structuring, contractor arrangements, payroll tax reviews, and ongoing tax planning support for established practices.
 International Transactions
Advising clients with cross-border operations and non-resident interests on Australian tax residency, international structuring, withholding tax obligations and consolidated reporting for Australian groups with overseas operations.
Private Clients and International Mobility
Advising individuals and family groups on Australian tax matters arising from international mobility, including new migrants to Australia, returning Australian residents and clients relocating overseas. This includes guidance on residency status, foreign income and asset reporting, capital gains tax implications and ongoing compliance obligations.
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Areas of Expertise
- Management Accounting
- Taxation and Business Advisory
- Cashflow Budgeting and Forecasting
- Tax Planning
- Tax Consolidation
- Fringe Benefits Tax
- Medical and Healthcare Industry
- Family Groups and High-Net-Worth Individuals
Qualifications
- Chartered Tax Adviser
- Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- Master of Commerce – Macquarie University
- Bachelor of Commerce (Professional Accounting) – Macquarie University
Memberships
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- The Tax Institute