Cross-border Tax Lawyer + CPA
and Corporate & Immigration Counsel
International Tax and Tax Treaties
Canadian, U.S., and Hong Kong Tax Laws
David Lai Law Corporation
(黎大為律師事務所)
Tax, Corporate & Immigration Lawyer
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Founded by David Lai — a lawyer, CPA, and professor with international experience
Address
5811 Cooney Road
Suite 305, South Tower
Richmond, BC, V6X 3M1
(By appointment only)
Contact
Email: info@davidlailaw.com
Phone: (672) 833-7463
WhatsApp: (672) 833-7463
Languages
English, Cantonese
Why Choose Us?
Extensive Experience and Knowledge in Tax Matters
Our lawyer has two graduate degrees in taxation and international tax from the world’s top law schools — Oxford and Sydney. We have advised accountants, high net worth individuals, multinational companies and listed companies.
LLM + Adjunct Associate Professor in Company Law
Our lawyer holds a graduate degree in International Corporate and Commercial Law and teaches company law at the university. We can help incorporate your company and also advise on all aspects of corporate operations.
Qualified to Practise in Canada, U.S., & Hong Kong*
Our lawyer is qualified in a number of jurisdictions in Canada and U.S., and also in Hong Kong. We can competently advise on the tax laws of these places and their cross-border interactions including any applicable tax treaties.
*Currently does NOT hold a lawyer practising certificate in Hong Kong; any advice in HK tax law will be subject to a separate retainer in a non-lawyer capacity
Dual Qualifications:
Lawyer and CPA
Our lawyer is also a CPA in Canada (BC), U.S. (Washington State) and Hong Kong. We understand both the legal rules and the numbers behind those rules. We are familiar with financial statements — the foundation of accurate tax reporting.
Areas of Practice
Grounded in Tax Law, our practice also spans Corporate and Immigration Law.
Tax Law
Tax Planning & Advisory: Domestic and cross-border tax planning, tax treaty interpretation, and residency determinations.
Compliance Support: Canadian and U.S. tax compliance support, assistance with unfiled returns, and voluntary disclosures.
Dispute Resolution: Representation during audits, taxpayer relief applications, and assistance with objections and appeals.
Corporate Law
Corporate Structuring: Business formation and incorporation, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and shareholder agreements.
Corporate Transactions: Mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and business exit planning.
Corporate Litigation: Representation in corporate disputes, including derivative actions, shareholder oppression claims, and other minority shareholder remedies.
Immigration Law
Permanent Immigration: Permanent residency applications, family sponsorships, and citizenship.
Temporary Immigration & Work Authorization: Temporary resident visas, study and work permits, and Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs).
Cross-Border & Complex Cases: Cross-border mobility, criminal inadmissibility and rehabilitation, immigration appeals, and judicial reviews.
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