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IMC
Company typePrivate
IndustryBusiness Services
Founded1979
FounderPradeep Bhandari
HeadquartersChennai, India
Area served
Dubai; Singapore; India
ServicesAccounting, Tax & Compliance; Global Mobility; Corporate Services; Private Client Services; GCC Enablement Services (India)
Number of employees
200 (2025)
Websitewww.intuitconsultancy.com
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IMC is a professional services firm providing advisory, compliance, and corporate support services to businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions. Founded in 1979 by Pradeep Bhandari and headquartered in Chennai, India, the firm has established operational presence in the United Arab Emirates and Singapore, serving clients across Asia and the Middle East.

IMC is a member firm of Andersen Global, an international association of legally separate, independent member firms of tax and legal professionals worldwide. This affiliation enables IMC to offer clients seamless cross-border advisory through a coordinated global network.

The firm organizes its practice around five core service pillars: Accounting, Tax and Compliance; Global Mobility; Corporate Services; Private Client Services; and GCC Enablement Services (offered through its India operations). Its client base spans small and medium enterprises, family-owned businesses, and multinational corporations with cross-border operational requirements.[1] [2]

History

Early Development

IMC was established in Chennai, India, in 1979 by Pradeep Bhandari. In its founding years, the firm focused primarily on corporate advisory and compliance services for businesses operating within India. Its early work encompassed company incorporation, corporate structuring, and regulatory filings in accordance with Indian statutory requirements.[3]

The firm served both domestic Indian companies and foreign entities seeking to establish or regularise their operations in the Indian market, assisting them in understanding local regulatory frameworks and building compliant corporate structures.

Geographic Expansion

As its client base grew, IMC extended its footprint internationally to serve businesses with multi-jurisdictional requirements.

The firm's first international expansion was into the United Arab Emirates, establishing operations in Dubai. This presence positioned IMC to serve businesses engaged in regional commerce, cross-border trade between the Middle East and South Asia, and companies utilising the UAE as a regional holding or operational hub.

Subsequently, IMC established its operations in Singapore, enabling it to serve businesses focused on Southeast Asian markets, regional corporate structuring, and cross-border activities across Asia.[4]

Andersen Global Membership

IMC is a member firm of Andersen Global, a Swiss verein comprising legally separate, independent member and collaborating firms. Andersen Global operates across more than 500 locations worldwide, providing clients with access to tax, legal, and advisory professionals across jurisdictions.

Through this membership, IMC is able to coordinate multi-jurisdictional engagements for clients with operations beyond India, the UAE, and Singapore, leveraging the broader Andersen Global network for matters requiring local expertise in additional countries.[5]

Operations

Core Service Areas

IMC structures its professional services around five practice pillars:

1. Accounting, Tax and Compliance

IMC provides accounting, direct and indirect tax advisory, tax filing, and regulatory compliance services across its operating jurisdictions. Services include corporate tax planning, transfer pricing, GST and VAT compliance, statutory reporting, and audit support. The firm assists both resident and non-resident entities in meeting their ongoing regulatory obligations in India, the UAE, and Singapore.

2. Global Mobility

The firm's Global Mobility practice supports businesses and individuals managing cross-border workforce requirements. Services include expatriate tax advisory, visa and immigration coordination, employment structuring for internationally mobile employees, and social security and payroll compliance across jurisdictions. This practice caters to multinational companies deploying staff across Asia and the Middle East as well as individuals relocating for professional purposes.

3. Corporate Services

IMC's Corporate Services practice covers the formation, administration, and ongoing secretarial compliance of corporate entities. Services include company incorporation, registered office and directorship services, corporate governance support, statutory filings, and maintenance of corporate records. These services are offered in India, the UAE, and Singapore, catering to businesses at various stages of their operational lifecycle.

4. Private Client Services

The Private Client Services practice is oriented toward high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and family-owned enterprises. Services encompass cross-border structuring for personal and business assets, succession planning, estate advisory, and residency or domicile planning. The practice addresses the intersection of personal and corporate interests for clients managing wealth and business interests across jurisdictions.

5. GCC Enablement Services (India)

IMC offers dedicated advisory services to multinational corporations looking to establish or scale Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India. GCCs are captive offshore units set up by global enterprises to consolidate and deliver business functions such as technology, finance, analytics, legal, and operations from India.

Industries Served

IMC serves clients across a range of industries, including technology, manufacturing, trade and distribution, financial services, and professional services. Its client profile spans early-stage companies, established SMEs, family businesses, and large multinational corporations with operations spanning multiple countries.

Geographic Presence

Over the years, IMC has expanded its operations across several locations in Asia and the Middle East.

India

The firm has its headquarters in Chennai, India. It caters to domestic companies as well as foreign businesses operating in the country, offering advisory and compliance-related services.

Singapore

IMC also operates in Singapore, collaborating with companies in regional expansion and cross-border corporate structuring in Southeast Asia.[4]

United Arab Emirates

The firm has established its operations in the UAE, including Dubai. The UAE office serves businesses engaged in regional trade, cross-border structuring between the Middle East and South Asia, and entities utilising UAE free zones or mainland structures for their international operations.[6][7]

Corporate Structure

IMC operates through affiliated entities established in each of the jurisdictions where it provides professional services. Each entity functions in accordance with the regulatory framework governing professional advisory and corporate service providers in its respective jurisdiction.

The firm is led by a central leadership team responsible for overseeing operations, service delivery, and strategic direction across all three jurisdictions.

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