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Tax Attorney | CPA | Deal Support Pro
Ryan “RJ” Aban is a dual-wielding tax attorney and Certified Public Accountant who brings precision, practicality, and a strategic tax lens to every contract, entity, and deal. Whether he’s structuring a capital raise, conducting M&A diligence, or drafting governance docs, RJ helps clients move fast—without stepping on landmines. He’s a behind-the-scenes legal co-pilot who makes sure what’s in the fine print won’t blow up your bottom line. From entity formation to post-close cleanup, RJ quietly keeps the wheels turning and the risks in check.
Core Areas of Focus
Contracts & Corporate Governance (with a Tax Lens) – RJ drafts and negotiates contracts that are as tax-smart as they are enforceable, helping founders and investors align early and scale smoothly. He also supports board resolutions, bylaws, and other governance docs that actually hold up in practice.
M&A Due Diligence & Post-Close Support – RJ leads the tax and structural review on buy- and sell-side deals, flagging exposure areas and ensuring clean integration after the close.
Litigation Support & Document Review – Whether it’s discovery or internal investigations, RJ supports legal teams with methodical document review and tax-aware issue spotting.
Career Highlights
Led tax diligence for complex M&A transactions—identifying hidden liabilities and helping clients move forward with eyes wide open.
Supported early-stage U.S. startups with entity formation, founder agreements, and tax-savvy structuring built for growth.
Drafted operating agreements tailored to founder and investor needs—balancing growth flexibility with practical protections.
Negotiated and documented shareholder agreements focused on equity splits, governance, and clean exits.
Created governance frameworks for startups—documents that work just as well in a boardroom as they do on a busy Monday.
Provided legal and tax structuring guidance for business succession planning and long-term strategic growth.
Bar Admissions
Integrated Bar of the Philippines (2022)
Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (2013)
Education
Juris Doctor, Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, 2019
B.S. in Accountancy, Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, 2013, Cum Laude
Beyond the Bar
Grew up in Gingoog City, where the pace is slow but the thinking is sharp.
Book lover, badminton player, and coffee-fueled contract surgeon.
Believes every clean legal draft deserves a good cup of coffee... and maybe a plot twist.
