KPMG Global Services Delivery Platform (KGSDP) has significantly bolstered its presence in Eastern India with the inauguration of a new office in Kolkata on January 21. This strategic expansion is dedicated to the firm's Tax Business Unit, reinforcing Kolkata's position as a pivotal center for delivering sophisticated, technology-enabled tax services on a global scale.
Strengthening Kolkata as a Global Tax Hub
The newly inaugurated facility is designed to support advanced tax specialisation and large-scale global professional services. KPMG's journey in Kolkata began modestly with approximately 50 professionals operating from a co-working space. Today, that footprint has expanded impressively to over 200 professionals who are actively engaged in delivering complex tax and compliance solutions to an international clientele.
A Commitment to Long-Term Growth and Innovation
Rema Serafi, Vice Chair-Tax at KPMG US, emphasized the strategic importance of this development. "The new office underscores our long-term commitment to the KGS Delivery Platform as a cornerstone of our global delivery model," she stated. Serafi further highlighted that ongoing investments in cutting-edge technology and top-tier talent are fundamentally shaping the future landscape of tax services worldwide.
Kolkata's Strategic Advantages for Global Operations
Sameer Chadha, Partner and Head of KPMG Global Services Delivery Platform, pointed to Kolkata's unique strengths as a driver for this expansion. He noted that the city has emerged as a strategic growth location, primarily due to its robust talent pool and thriving academic ecosystem. These factors collectively enable KPMG to deliver global tax services efficiently and at scale, meeting the increasing demands of international markets.
As KPMG continues to expand its global tax delivery framework, a larger proportion of this critical work is being anchored within India. Kolkata is rapidly emerging as a key node in this network, creating substantial, long-term career opportunities for skilled tax professionals across various experience levels.
Scope of Services and Hiring Initiatives
From its Kolkata base, the KGSDP tax team provides comprehensive support across multiple specialized areas. These include:
- Tax compliance and reporting
- Global mobility services
- Expatriate taxation
- Indirect tax management
- Transfer pricing solutions
In line with this growth, KPMG is actively hiring professionals across multiple experience tiers, further solidifying Kolkata's role as a dynamic employment hub in the professional services sector. This expansion not only enhances service delivery but also contributes significantly to the local economy by fostering high-skilled job creation.
