Our Team

Our dedicated team comprises of competent people with extensive knowledge and experience. Our professionalism and expertise help us to service our clients to their satisfaction. Partners of our firm are:


Education :

  • Chartered Accountant and Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
  • Bachelor's in commerce from Mumbai University

Clientele :

  • Diverse industry exposure including financial services, digital economy, information technology, logistics, manufacturing, media & entertainment, pharmaceutical, and telecommunications.

Keshaba Palo

keshav@kbgpca.com

+91-8898629768

Keshaba Palo, a co-founder of K B G P & ASSOCIATES, boasts 12 years of experience specializing in domestic and international taxation, exchange control regulations, and corporate law, offering guidance on cross-border transactions, tax-efficient business structures, succession planning, and various tax-related matters. With extensive experience in Indian domestic direct tax laws, he has successfully handled litigation, including appearances before tax authorities and CIT(A). He provides FEMA advisory services, assists with compliance filings, and contributes to IND AS reporting adoption. His proactive approach in compliance and direct tax matters has yielded positive outcomes for clients before tax authorities and appellate forums.

Professional Experience :

  • His focus area of work and expertise is advising on domestic and international taxation, including exchange control regulations and corporate law.
  • Provides advise on cross-border transactions, develop tax-efficient and compliant business structures, and succession planning, tax due diligence, deal acquisitions, ESOP advisory, and salary structuring.
  • Has extensive experience in litigation under Indian domestic direct tax laws and has appeared before the Tax authorities for various scrutiny assessments, CIT(A), obtaining lower withholding certificates, income tax refund applications, TDS rectification matters, compounding of offense matters in the TDS default cases, etc.
  • Further, provides FEMA advisory services and assist clients in FEMA compliance filing, STPI/SEZ and SOFTEX filings.
  • Implementation of income tax impact on the adoption of IND AS reporting for the financial statements.
  • His experience in compliances and direct tax has helped him to foresee the issues which would come up during representation before the Tax authorities and his proactive approach has helped the team to deal successfully with them for a positive outcome in the matters before the Tax authorities and appellate forums. He oversees annual Income tax filing, conducting Tax Audit & report filing, conducting tax due diligence and TDS compliances corporate clients and thus, provides a holistic solution to the businesses.

Education :

  • Chartered Accountant and Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
  • Master's in commerce from Mumbai University
  • Diploma Holder in Information Systems Audit (D.I.S.A) from ICAI

Clientele :

  • Varied and diverse industry exposure including constructions, architecture & engineering, education, software & information technology, logistics, trading & manufacturing, sports, media, events & entertainment, works contractor, interior decoration.

Bhagwan Pal

bhagwan@kbgpca.com

+91-9768264189

Bhagwan Pal is a co-founder of K B G P & ASSOCIATES, bringing with him a wealth of expertise spanning 12 years. His presence as a partner in KBGP & Associates is a testament to our commitment to excellence, professionalism, and ethical standards. His influence elevates our firm's standing, reinforcing our reputation as a premier destination for comprehensive financial services and strategic business advice. His expertise extends across various critical areas, including Business Consultation, Direct & Indirect Tax (Goods and Service Tax), Company Law, Audit & Assurance and other advisory services.

Professional Experience :

  • His experience over the last 12 years, especially in indirect taxation, corporate laws and experience in handling GST implementation makes him an ideal partner for his clients in ensuring compliance with GST and corporate laws.
  • Provides workable solutions and helps team to solve complex issues and deliver and implement strategic solutions within the framework of law. His client-centric approach goes beyond routine financial tasks. He actively engages with clients, fostering strong relationships built on trust and understanding. By tailoring solutions to meet the specific needs of each client, he contributes to their long-term financial stability and growth.
  • He is well-versed in ensuring GST compliance for businesses. This involves assisting clients in accurately filing GST returns, maintaining proper documentation, and adhering to the various compliance requirements set by the tax authorities.
  • He specializes in company, tax, and GST audit services, leveraging his extensive experience to ensure comprehensive compliance and effective issue anticipation. His expertise helps to identify target areas and audit methodologies, conduct reviews before tax authorities visit your office, highlighting immediate actions to minimize potential litigation risks.
  • He oversees GST return filings, reviews annual corporate compliance filing with ROC, conducting indirect tax due diligence and TDS compliances for corporate clients and thus, provides a holistic solution to the businesses.
  • For his focus especially in GST & corporate laws, he conducts training sessions and workshops for clients and their teams. This educational aspect ensures that businesses have an internal understanding of GST implications, company laws guidelines etc., fostering a culture of compliance within the organization.