Accountants Phillipos & Co join Alliott Global Alliance in Bengaluru

This strategic addition further strengthens AGA’s presence in India, the world’s fourth largest economy according to the latest IMF rankings.

Founded in 1967 and based in Bengaluru, India’s vibrant Silicon Valley and tech hub, Phillipos offers a wide range of comprehensive financial and advisory services. These include audit and assurance, direct and indirect taxation (including GST and international tax compliance), corporate finance, business advisory, and regulatory compliance. In addition, Phillipos provides tailored solutions for financial planning, due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, risk management, and accounting automation. 

Renowned for its expertise and client-centric approach, Phillipos serves a diverse clientele, ranging from startups to multinational corporations and individuals, across sectors such as IT, education, healthcare, not-for-profit, real estate, manufacturing, retail, and biotechnology.

Business is conducted in the English, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam languages.

Joe James, Partner comments:

“We are delighted to represent AGA in this important region. As a firm, we have the expertise and experience required to navigate the complex tax needs of multinational clients, manage diverse regulatory frameworks, and provide tailored solutions to ensure global compliance.

“Through our alliance membership, we aim to expand our reach and deliver high-quality tax services to fellow members and their clients. In doing so, we seek to strengthen collaborative opportunities within the Alliance and establish ourselves as a trusted partner for international tax and related matters in Karnataka and further across the region.”

Giles Brake, CEO at Alliott Global Alliance, adds: 

“India is a powerhouse in the global marketplace, both commercially and geopolitically, with an influence that will only deepen in the future. It is vital that AGA builds a high-calibre presence in such a strategically significant region. We are therefore proud to welcome Phillipos & Co, whose expertise, reputation, and deep local knowledge enhance our local and global capabilities.

Their addition reflects our commitment to building an exceptional alliance that is equipped to support clients in the world’s most important regions.”

With the addition of Phillipos & Co, international companies served by AGA now benefit from access to a full range of accounting, tax, and audit services in the region, as well as legal expertise provided by Counselence, the alliance’s legal representative. 

Across the APAC region, AGA has member firms in Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia. China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

About Phillipos & Co:

Phillipos & Co (Phillipos) AGA's accounting, tax, and audit representative in Karnataka India is headquartered in Bengaluru with branches in Calicut and Ernakulam. The firm is registered with and regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. With 7 partners and a multidisciplinary team, it offers assurance, tax, audit, legal, and advisory services. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including NGOs, educational and medical institutions, corporates, and PSUs, and is empaneled with several Indian regulatory authorities. It also specializes in Indian tax laws, FEMA, FCRA, and corporate compliance. Read more.

About Alliott Global Alliance:

Founded in 1979, and with 230 member firms operating out of 340 offices in over 100 countries Alliott Global Alliance is an international alliance of independent, law, accounting, and advisory firms, working across the world Together as One.

Each of our members share a common goal: to learn and share knowledge, resources, and opportunities to make the world smaller and their businesses stronger. We work with a spirit of generosity and openness — so that together, we can continue to fulfil our ambitions, gain greater experience, and drive mutual success.

Alliott Global Alliance is expanding fast, and the alliance has its sights set firmly on growing its legal and accounting membership to over 110 countries. Opportunities are available to independent professional firms in specific countries in Africa, Europe, China, the ASEAN region, Australasia, the Gulf Cooperation Council region, Central and South America and in North America. For information about membership email membership@alliottglobal.com.