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.
