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IMC is a leading cross-border advisory firm, and it serves large companies, multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, high-net-worth individuals, family-owned businesses and start-ups. It is a Member Firm of Andersen Global in the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and India. Andersen Global was established in 2013 as an association of legally separate, independent member firms.

It is comprised of more than 13,000 professionals worldwide, over 1,800 global partners, and a presence in over 390 locations in more than 170 countries worldwide. IMC offers a wide range of services, including Corporate Advisory, Global Mobility, Mergers & Acquisitions, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Accounting, Private Client & Family Advisory, Outsourcing Solutions and Digital Transformation.

Most companies treat their India GCC like an outsourced vendor and then wonder why it underperforms.The truth is, this o...
22/07/2026

Most companies treat their India GCC like an outsourced vendor and then wonder why it underperforms.

The truth is, this one mindset shift changes how the entity is structured, how people are hired, and how leadership stays accountable. Transfer pricing, intercompany agreements, and data governance are not back office details, they decide whether a GCC becomes a cost center or a core part of the business. The companies getting this right are rethinking their reporting lines before they rethink their headcount.

Explore what this could look like for your business: https://zurl.co/tDsKc

21/07/2026

Running a business in Singapore comes with a long list of deadlines, GST filings, payroll cycles, CPF contributions, and corporate tax returns that all need attention at once.

Missing even one of these can cost time, money, and peace of mind. Many growing companies now build a system that keeps every deadline in check without pulling their team away from actual work. The right approach turns accounting from a monthly scramble into something that runs quietly in the background.

▶️ Watch why timely filings matter more than you think.

Good governance starts with getting the basics right, every single time.Corporate secretarial responsibilities keep your...
20/07/2026

Good governance starts with getting the basics right, every single time.

Corporate secretarial responsibilities keep your entity compliant, your records current, and your statutory obligations on track. Small compliance gaps can become costly when left unattended, making timely administration a business priority.

See what your entity needs to meet statutory compliance requirements across India, the UAE, and Singapore: https://zurl.co/nhATs

18/07/2026

140 contractors.
20 countries.
Zero local entities set up before the first hire went out.

Most HR leaders now name cross border compliance as their biggest workforce challenge, and the number keeps climbing as startups hire internationally within months of launch. Payroll, tax, contracts, and currency management can all sit under one framework instead of twenty separate ones.

▶️ Watch how we built the Employer of Record model handles hiring across 20 countries.

Most GCC setups stop at incorporation and call the job done.The entities that hold up years later are the ones where gov...
17/07/2026

Most GCC setups stop at incorporation and call the job done.

The entities that hold up years later are the ones where governance, tax positioning, and payroll compliance got built in from the start, not bolted on after the first audit notice. Twelve separate regulatory layers govern a GCC's life, from FEMA reporting to labour codes to data protection, and missing even one carries real financial exposure. Founders rarely realize which pillar is weakest until it's tested.

Speak with our team: https://zurl.co/UFsxG

Most entities notice a compliance gap only when a regulator, bank, or investor asks a question they weren't prepared for...
14/07/2026

Most entities notice a compliance gap only when a regulator, bank, or investor asks a question they weren't prepared for.

The habits that prevent this moment happen quietly, long before any audit or due diligence request lands on a desk. Paperwork carries legal weight only when it's current, complete, and properly signed. A single oversight can stall a transaction that took months to build.

See why the strongest entities treat compliance as a daily practice, not a once a year scramble.

Global companies aren't renting talent in India anymore, they're building ownership there.The numbers behind this shift ...
11/07/2026

Global companies aren't renting talent in India anymore, they're building ownership there.

The numbers behind this shift are larger than most boardrooms realize. A GCC decision carries weight far beyond the finance sheet, touching structure, compliance, and long term control. Getting the entity setup wrong at the start creates problems that surface years later.

Speak with our experts: https://zurl.co/7qLWe

An employee lands in a new country for a three month assignment and nobody checks the tax treaty position first.Six mont...
10/07/2026

An employee lands in a new country for a three month assignment and nobody checks the tax treaty position first.

Six months later the business finds out it owes payroll withholding in two jurisdictions and the individual is staring at a double taxation notice. Social security exemptions and shadow payroll rules do not wait for someone to notice the problem, they apply from day one whether anyone tracked them or not. Most compliance gaps trace back to the same missed step, and it is rarely the one businesses expect.

Checkout how IMC helps businesses get ahead of cross-border tax and payroll obligations before they become a liability.

Singapore is one of the most business-friendly jurisdictions in the world. It's also one of the most precise about compl...
07/07/2026

Singapore is one of the most business-friendly jurisdictions in the world. It's also one of the most precise about compliance timelines.

Miss an ACRA filing window and you're looking at late fees, director penalties, and in serious cases, striking off.

Here's what every Singapore-incorporated company needs to stay on top of:
🔹 Annual General Meeting within 6 months of financial year end for private companies
🔹 Annual Return filing with ACRA within 7 months of financial year end
🔹 Corporate tax return (Form C / C-S) by 30 November each year
🔹 Register of Registrable Controllers must be kept updated within 2 business days of any change
🔹 Beneficial ownership disclosures are mandatory and reviewable by authorities on request

These aren't new rules. But they catch companies off guard more often than they should, especially those managing Singapore as a secondary entity alongside UAE or India operations.

IMC's Corporate Secretarial team handles ongoing compliance for Singapore-incorporated entities, so nothing slips between markets.

Talk to our team at https://zurl.co/pa1lV

A leading investment company in DMCC, backed by a prominent Indian jewellery group, required a structured capital infusi...
06/07/2026

A leading investment company in DMCC, backed by a prominent Indian jewellery group, required a structured capital infusion to strengthen its financial position and support future expansion. The engagement demanded careful planning, regulatory compliance, and coordination across several stakeholders to keep the transaction on schedule.

Challenge:
The transaction involved coordinating promoters, shareholders, banking institutions, legal advisors, and regulatory authorities, while meeting strict documentation, compliance, and governance requirements. Managing these moving parts within a defined commercial timeline was essential to avoid delays.

Solution Delivered:
IMC supported the entire capital infusion process by assisting with transaction structuring, regulatory documentation, compliance coordination, and project management. Through close collaboration with all stakeholders, the transaction was completed within the planned timeline while meeting every applicable regulatory requirement.

Key Takeaways:
Well-planned capital infusion transactions require more than documentation. Strong stakeholder coordination, accurate regulatory ex*****on, and disciplined project management help businesses complete high-value transactions efficiently while maintaining full compliance.

Read the Detailed Case Study here: https://zurl.co/592YY

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