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Key contacts
Managing Partner: Amit Maheshwari
Co-Managing Partner: Sumit Maheshwari
Quick facts
Office locations

Delhi – NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Dubai (UAE), US

Key practice areas
General corporate tax
Indirect tax
Tax
Transfer pricing
Firm overview
Headquartered in Delhi-NCR (India), AKM Global is a leading Tax, Advisory, and Regulatory service partner for both domestic and MNCs across industries. With a team of over 900 professionals, AKM Global serves a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 corporations, listed companies, HNIs, startups and large domestic corporate houses in both India and UAE.


The company’s industry experience spans over 45 years in providing a wide spectrum of cross border transaction services, which include but are not limited to, tax structuring, India-entry strategy, due diligence, OIDAR compliance, foreign exchange controls, corporate law, valuations, transfer pricing, litigation support, audit support, expatriate tax matters, outsourcing and EOR services etc.

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.

AKM Global has established a long-standing relationships with leading CPA firms and advisory networks across the US, UK, Europe, and the Middle East, with a significant portion of mandates driven through referrals and global collaborations. The network has also helped AKM Global in expanding capacity to address cross-border tax complexities across diverse jurisdictions.

AKM Global’s Transfer Pricing Centre of Excellence has more than 40 professionals and handles over 500 TP assignments a year, with documentation across more than 30 countries. The team advises across the life cycle of inter-company transactions, from planning, benchmarking and documentation to implementation and BEPS-aligned compliance. It uses leading databases including Thomson Reuters, BvD, Prowess, Capitaline, AceTP, RoyaltyStat, RoyaltyRange, ktMINE and LoanConnector. It also represents clients before tax and appellate authorities and supports Advance Pricing Agreements, Mutual Agreement Procedures and treaty-based dispute resolution.

The new business lines including 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 has a strong presence across leading national and international media platforms, including Economic Times, Financial Times, Business Standard, The Financial Express, Mint, Reuters, Bloomberg, Tax Analysts of US, Business Today, and CNBC, among others. Through regular expert commentary, the firm actively contributes to discussions on complex tax, regulatory, and cross-border issues, positioning itself as a credible voice in policy and industry dialogue.

In addition to media contributions, AKM Global actively participates in industry forums, policy discussions, and global conferences, along with hosting webinars and post-budget sessions that bring together industry leaders and policymakers.

The firm’s partners have authored three widely recognized publications: Expatriate Taxation – Decoding the Complexity, NRI Regulations – Decoding the Complexity, and the India Transfer Pricing Manual – published with Wolters Kluwer and LexisNexis, reflecting deep technical expertise.

Reflecting its strong growth trajectory, AKM Global has significantly expanded its infrastructure, with its Gurgaon headquarters growing from 15,000 sq. ft. to over 40,000 sq. ft., and total office space now approaching 80,000 sq. ft. across locations.
Key tax practice areas
  • International Tax Advisory
  • Direct Tax & Indirect Tax Regulatory Advisory
  • Tax Litigation Support
  • Accounting & Payroll Services – Virtual CFO Services
  • Business Advisory
  • Corporate Secretarial Advisory
  • Co-Sourcing & Outsourcing
  • Transaction Advisory & Support
  • White-Collar Crime & Regulatory Defence
  • M&A Advisory
  • India & UAE Entry Strategy
  • Fund Set-up & Advisory
  • Expatriate Taxation
  • Cross-Border Tax & Regulatory Advisory
Key transfer pricing practice areas
  • Transfer Pricing Advisory
  • Transfer Pricing Documentation
  • Establishing a Remuneration Model for Intra-Group Transactions
  • Global Benchmarking Services Using Global Databases
  • Setting up a Transfer Pricing Policy
  • Advance Pricing Agreement ('APA') and Mutual Agreement Procedure ('MAP')
  • Master File and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR)
  • Transfer Pricing Litigation
  • Transfer Pricing Planning Study
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • BEPS Advisory
  • Profit Attribution Advisory and Studies
Sector expertise
  • Accounting
  • Agriculture
  • Automotive
  • Aviation
  • Banking & Financial services
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Food and beverage
  • Gaming
  • Government and public policy
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials
  • Insurance
  • Investment management
  • Media
  • Mining
  • Natural resources
  • Oil and gas
  • Pharma and life sciences
  • Real estate
  • IT / ITeS
  • Tourism
  • Transport
Other offices
  • Delhi – NCR
  • Bengaluru
  • Hyderabad
  • Mumbai
  • Pune
  • Chennai
  • Dubai (UAE)
  • US
Address:
101, First Floor, Bestech Business Towers
Sohna Road, Gurgaon
122018, Haryana
Tel:+91 124 6647500 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.akmglobal.com
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Overview

AKM Global is an accounting firm headquartered in Delhi NCR, comprising a team of 700 professionals across 8 locations, including the UAE. Led by Amit Maheshwari and Sumit Maheshwari, the firm caters mainly to multinational clients, delivering comprehensive tax services, including international tax, direct and indirect tax, dispute resolution, transaction advisory, transfer pricing, and other specialized solutions. Manish Garg and Ikesh Nagpal head the firm's transfer pricing and indirect tax practices, respectively. 

In a recent work study, the team provided tax compliance support to Plata Capital India Private Limited, an Indian subsidiary of a UK-based entity. The work involved verifying and fulfilling withholding tax liabilities, Goods and Services Tax (GST), corporate tax liabilities, and necessary reporting. 

In addition to the 16 new hires in 2024, the team welcomed Akshay Grover as manager and Kedarnath Gupta KS as accountant in 2025. 

Client feedback 
“Thorough professionals who understood the customer needs and were able to develop and deliver a training module for training tax officers pan India”

“Specialist, Experienced, Knowledgeable, competent staff” 

“AKM has team of good professionals for Direct/Indirect & international transactions advisory.” 

Linked Reviews
Tax

Accounting firm AKM Global provides various tax services such as direct and indirect tax, tax dispute resolution and transaction advisory. It mainly focuses on dealing with cross-border transactions and works with both companies and individuals having cross-border issues. Multinationals and foreign nationals make up approximately 97% of its client base. Amit Maheshwari and Sandeep Sehgal are the key partners.

Amit Maheshwari and the team recently assisted Perfect Day, a Gujarat-based listed company, with conducting financial and tax diligence for both direct and indirect taxes.

Client feedback

“Very communicative and thorough. They follow through.” 

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