J. Robert Arthur
Contact Information
Philadelphia Office
Two Penn Center
Suite 1800
1500 JFK Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215.557.2285
jarthur@parentenet.com
Rob is a model railroad enthusiast. "It takes an HO scale train 25 minutes to travel around my layout at scale speed."
Principal
Managing Director, International Tax Services
Rob has many years of experience in international tax matters. He left a “Big Four Firm” and joined the Firm in July 2003. He brought with him a diversified background and significant experience and expertise in global tax planning and analysis. As the Principal in Charge of International Tax Services, Rob works with clients in a variety of industries including food, pharmaceuticals, electronics and communications, banking and industrial markets.
His areas of expertise include: formulating tax-efficient business structures for non-U.S. companies coming into the United States or U.S. companies going overseas; completing transfer price studies, identifying business motivated cross-border financing strategies; helping U.S. persons navigate through the U.S. anti-deferral provisions related to controlled foreign corporations and passive foreign investment companies; coordinating the delivery of global tax services; identifying earnings and profits and foreign tax credit planning opportunities; assisting companies develop global reporting packages; and providing due diligence assistance related to foreign mergers and acquisitions.
Professional Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Education
Rob received his bachelor of arts degree in History from Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA.
Licenses and Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Pennsylvania
