India

Firm overview

Headquartered in Delhi NCR, India, AKM Global is a full-service firm providing tax and consulting services to clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to startups and high net-worth individuals. With over 450 professionals operating out of 7 locations, our team of experts have in-depth knowledge of international tax laws, finance, and economics.

AKM Global aims to be a strategic partner for its clients looking to extend their global footprint and have an ever-increasing need for international tax planning, transfer pricing, double taxation relief, expatriate tax services, or cross-border M&A tax assistance. By bringing tax-efficient and pragmatic solutions that maximize global opportunities while minimizing risks, AKM Global is fueling the growth of its clients. With an exceptional global network and working relationships with reputed accounting and law firms across the world, AKM Global has the capacity to address cross-border tax complexities across diverse jurisdictions.

AKM Global’s global tax and regulatory practice is led by Amit Maheshwari. Amit Maheshwari has also authored books on Expat taxation, NRI Taxation and Transfer Pricing in India with Wolters Kluwer (CCH) and Lexis Nexis. The partners in the firm also contribute stories/articles on International Tax, Transfer Pricing and Exchange Control Regulations to the TV Channels as well as to the known domestic and international publishing houses including Economic Times, Business Standard, Financial Express, Financial Times of UK, BBC, Tax Analysts of US, CNBC, etc.

AKM Global’s Transfer Pricing team provides tailored solutions (such as planning, documentation and implementation) to its clients at different stages during inter-company transactions. The team is also well-equipped to work on International Benchmarking assignments. The experts use all the major databases (e.g. Thomas Reuters, Royalty Stat, Capital Line, AceTP, Prowess, Loan Connector, Royalty Range, BVD, KtMINE). The firm also assists its clients in managing tax controversies including representation before tax and appellate authorities, assisting in international arbitration, Advance Pricing Agreement (‘APA’) Mutual Agreement Procedure and arbitration under bilateral treaties.

While the current practice is expanding, the relatively new business verticals such as White-collar crimes defence practice has received exceptional feedback from the clients. Under this area of practice, AKM Global is handling cases involving clients facing actions from different Law enforcement agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate, CBI, Income Tax (under the Income-tax Act, Black Money Act, Benami Law), Customs and GST, Serious Fraud Investigation Office etc which can be attributable to inter-agency intelligence sharing and coordination. The litigation in this area has multiple facets owing to simultaneous proceedings for contravention/violation of different fiscal and anti-money laundering laws.

AKM Global, through its participation in various prestigious committees of Industry chambers, works with the government on various industry issues including tax and regulatory matters, CSR activities and other policy initiatives.

Our experts stay abreast of the latest global developments in international tax matters, providing insightful and up-to-date guidance to the clients. With a commitment to excellence, AKM Global has established itself as a trusted strategic partner for businesses grappling with the intricacies of international taxation.

Firm overview

Navigating the intricate landscape of tax regulations and compliance can be a challenge, but our team of competent professionals are here to guide you.

At Dhruva Advisors LLP, ‘Excellence‘ is a fundamental principle defining our core values. Our team is dedicated to setting industry standards through exceptional service delivery. With strategic prowess, we have successfully managed numerous substantial and pivotal tax disputes and related matters within India.

Established in 2014, Dhruva has shown remarkable growth in the realm of taxation. We operate through a network of 12 strategically located offices in key regions across India, along with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia and Singapore. Our esteemed team includes 23 Partners, 8 Senior Advisors, 15 Associate Partners, 47 Principals, and approximately 450 exceptionally talented professionals.

Being recognised as a “Tier 1 Tax Firm in India” is a further testament to our commitment towards “Excellence”. Our five-year consecutive recognition as the “India Tax Firm of the Year” has made ITR history and only serves to emphasis our pursuit of industry leadership and recognition of our contributions.

We take pride in taking accountability for the work we undertake and develop trusted relationships with all our stakeholders.

With a strong history of crafting “Innovative” solutions with great integrity, in diverse domestic and international taxation domains, our team possesses extensive industry expertise across virtually every key sector.

From Aerospace & Defence, Automobile & Ancillary to Agro & Chemicals, Conglomerates, Energy & Resources, Education, Financial Services, IT & ITes, Manufacturing & Real Estate, Pharma, Life Sciences & HealthCare, Private Equity, Transport, Telecom, and Media, we have demonstrated our proficiency as versatile tax strategists.

Firm overview

Bhuta Shah & Co LLP (BSC) is a well-recognized, home-grown Professional Full-Services Firm since almost four decades, serving local and global markets in the field of Tax & Regulatory, Assurance, Advisory (Transactions, Risk, Cyber Security, Others) and Outsourcing.

Established in 1986, under the solid Foundations of its Founder & Chairman Mr. Shailesh Bhuta, BSC presently serves pan-India through nine (9) offices: West – Mumbai (3), Pune, Ahmedabad; North – Delhi, Jaipur; South – Bengaluru, Hyderabad.

Over the years, we have acted as “Trusted Advisors” for our Clients. BSC has served all types of businesses from growth-oriented SMEs to well-established Indian Groups and multi-national Clients (MNCs), both within India as well as globally across sectors including PE, VC and Family Offices also. The Firm has a global reach, having the ability to serve clients in 100+ countries, including having served clients in the USA, UK, Israel, Spain, Germany, etc.

For every client engagement that we work, “Quality is our Priority”, and we thrive for bringing value-add for our Clients through technical depth and operational efficiency.

Maintaining the highest level of Work Ethics and Professional Excellence, we, through our 15+ strong leaders and talent-force of 300+ technically competent people, facilitate our client’s growth by helping them navigate their complex issues in the ever-dynamic global and local environment. 

Firm overview

TransPrice Tax is a global cross-border taxation and transfer pricing firm. We provide expert taxation solutions for Indian and foreign multinationals. We are a research-based tax firm that provide services right from set up in India for foreign companies as well as help the Indian companies to expand globally. The services include transaction structuring in the form of transfer pricing design, documentation, creation of defence strategies, international tax interpretation and strategies, inbound - outbound advisory, M&A transactions, Strategic taxation etc.

Established in 2013, the firm has now branched out to several tax jurisdictions through its network and partners globally. Over the past years, the firm has provided quality Transfer Pricing and Taxation advice to its esteemed clientele, that has helped the Multinationals to be tax efficient with appropriate risk mitigation. The firm also handholds its clients in getting the right connects to the right advisor for their business needs. We believe that a multinational should focus on its global business, while leaving the regulatory and compliance aspects to our care.

At TransPrice, we create value with plethora of transfer pricing and tax planning activities that helps you build effective cross border tax structures. Further, with right connects and network of experts in major international tax jurisdictions, TransPrice can provide effective outbound and inbound Transfer Pricing Design, Documentation and Dispute Resolution services. We provide solutions for Multinationals that fully support their business strategies, that are simple to apply along with being compliant. Over the years, we have been instrumental in crafting winning transfer pricing and tax models which have stood the test of scrutiny. We advocate specialization and believe that focus is vital for expert advice, especially in the field of Transfer Pricing and Taxation.