Kelmer Group

What Kelmer Group does

Kelmer Group is a privately held international business consulting firm founded in 1997 in London by Roberto Granello and a group of professionals with backgrounds in international business advisory. The firm supports entrepreneurs and corporations seeking to expand across borders, offering an integrated suite of services that spans company formation, corporate strategic planning, registered office and company secretarial services, tax and legal advisory (corporate and personal), VAT reporting, accounting and bookkeeping, payroll and HR, risk and asset management, market research, marketing and PR, internationalization strategy, and real estate consultancy. Kelmer's stated differentiator is end-to-end handling of the technical aspects of internationalization — bureaucratic, administrative, and fiscal — across multiple jurisdictions in a single engagement.

The firm operates through 11 wholly-owned offices in London, Dublin, Riyadh, Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Manila, Sydney, and Miami, giving it physical presence and local licensing in major European, Middle Eastern, Asia-Pacific, and North American markets. Adjacent operating subsidiaries extend the offering: Kelmer Advocates & Legal Consultants (UAE legal services), Kelmer Procurement (logistics and procurement), and Ayston Wealth Sarl (Luxembourg-based asset management and Alternative Investment Fund administration supervised by CSSF). Its core technology stack is not proprietary; the firm delivers services through multilingual professional teams at each location and supports client acquisition through an active blog, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X presence, plus partnerships with Italian bilateral chambers of commerce.

Kelmer generates revenue through professional services fees tied to engagement scope and complexity. The go-to-market motion is relationship-driven, enterprise field sales through the direct office network, with new client flow coming from referrals, word-of-mouth, and chamber-of-commerce partnerships — particularly with Italian SMEs and corporates exporting into target markets. Headcount is reported at 51-100 employees, and no external funding rounds, public listing, or institutional investors are disclosed; the firm appears to be founder-managed and independently capitalized.

Name

Kelmer Group

Legal name

Kelmer Group

Website

https://kelmer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kelmer Group is a privately held international business consulting firm founded in 1997 that helps entrepreneurs and corporations expand across borders through 11 wholly-owned offices in Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and North America, offering company formation, tax, legal, accounting, HR, and market-entry advisory services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Business Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy & Corporate Development Consulting (BPAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Entity Setup & Expansion Advisory (Market Entry, Subsidiary Formation) (BPACAHAM), Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG), M&A Advisory (Buy-side/Sell-side) (BPAHADAC), Equity Capital Markets Advisory (Equity Issuance Strategy & Readiness) (FSACAAAI)

Keywords

• International business consulting
• Company formation services
• Tax advisory services
• Legal consultancy
• Market entry advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: Kelmer Group generates revenue through providing comprehensive professional consulting services including corporate formation, tax advisory, legal services, accounting, HR services, internationalization support, and real estate consultancy. Services are tailored to individual client needs across multiple markets.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kelmer Group is an international business consulting firm that advises entrepreneurs and corporations on expanding into global markets. It delivers integrated services covering company formation, tax advisory, legal consulting, accounting, HR management, internationalization support, and real estate consultancy, delivered through 11 directly owned offices across 11 countries. The firm also operates complementary practices in corporate finance and asset management (Ayston Wealth), fund administration, legal services, and procurement.

Product overview

Kelmer Group is an international business consulting firm established in 1997, offering a comprehensive suite of professional services to assist entrepreneurs and corporations with global expansion. The company operates through 11 offices worldwide (London, Dublin, Riyadh, Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Manila, Sydney, and Miami) and provides integrated services including company formation, tax and legal advisory, accounting and bookkeeping, HR services, internationalization and marketing support, corporate finance, and real estate consultancy. The core consulting services serve as the primary offering, supported by specialized sub-brands: Ayston Wealth (Luxembourg-based asset management and Alternative Investment Fund administration), Kelmer Legal (advocacy and legal consultancy), and Kelmer Procurement (logistics and procurement services).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kelmer Advocates & Legal Consultants: Legal consultancy services for the Dubai and UAE market
• Kelmer Procurement
• Ayston Wealth

Products and services

• International Business Consulting Integrated international business consulting covering company formation, tax advisory, legal consulting, accounting, HR management, internationalization support, and real estate consultancy for entrepreneurs and corporations expanding internationally, delivered through 11 offices across 11 countries.
• Ayston Wealth Corporate finance and asset management services delivered under the Ayston Wealth brand, providing structuring, transactional, and asset management support to clients of the Kelmer Group.
• Fund Administration Services Administration services for investment funds, supporting the operational, compliance, and reporting needs of fund vehicles operating across the firm's international jurisdictions.
• Kelmer Legal Services Legal advisory services offered under the Kelmer Legal brand, providing local and cross-border legal counsel as a standalone or integrated part of the group's consulting engagements.
• Kelmer Procurement Procurement advisory services offered under the Kelmer Procurement brand, supporting clients with sourcing and procurement strategy across the firm's international markets.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kelmer LegalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKelmer Legal is an associated company providing advocates and legal consultancy services, complementing Kelmer Group's comprehensive service offering for clients requiring specialized legal assistance.
• Kelmer ProcurementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKelmer Procurement is an associated company providing procurement-related services, extending Kelmer Group's capabilities in supply chain and sourcing support for clients.
• Ayston WealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAyston Wealth is a Luxembourg-based independent management company and General Partner specializing in Asset Management and Alternative Investment Funds (AIF), operating under European AIFMD and supervised by CSSF. They provide investment fund setup, administration, and management services that complement Kelmer Group's corporate finance offerings.
• Instesa (Intesa Sanpaolo)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtended network partner providing banking and financial services connections.
• SIDA GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtended network partner in the SIDA Group ecosystem.
• Dubai Hub for Made in ItalyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner facilitating Italian companies' access to UAE markets, promoting Made in Italy products.
• ToucheminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtended network partner.
• OctagonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtended network partner providing business development services.
• BeSafe GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtended network partner. BeSafe specializes in safe travel solutions and has utilized Kelmer Group's expansion services.
• Teach For ItalyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner - a non-profit organization working to improve educational quality in Italy. Kelmer Group has been a partner since 2020, supporting educational initiatives.
• Italian-Irish Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBilateral chamber facilitating business connections between Italy and Ireland.
• Italian Chamber of Commerce in SingaporeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBilateral chamber facilitating business connections between Italy and Singapore.
• Italian-Thai Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBilateral chamber facilitating business connections between Italy and Thailand.
• Italian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce UAEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBilateral chamber facilitating business connections between Italy and China in the UAE market.
• Olive GaeaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability-focused partner that has utilized Kelmer Group's UAE expansion services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• PKF International: PKF is a global network of independent accounting and business advisory firms serving SMEs with cross-border services — comparable in client segment, geographic model, and integrated advisory offering.
• BDO Global: BDO is an international accounting and consulting network offering tax, legal, advisory, and cross-border market entry services to mid-market clients — overlapping with Kelmer Group's target SME and mid-market corporate client base.
• RSM International: RSM is a global network of independent audit, tax, and consulting firms serving mid-market companies with cross-border expansion services, directly comparable in client profile and integrated service model.
• Kreston International: Kreston is an international network of independent accounting and advisory firms providing cross-border tax and business services to SMEs — directly comparable in target client and service mix.
• Baker Tilly: Baker Tilly is a top-10 global accounting and advisory network providing tax, consulting, and cross-border advisory to SMEs and mid-market firms — directly comparable to Kelmer's mid-market international expansion focus.
• HLB International: HLB is a global network of accounting and advisory firms offering cross-border tax, audit, and business advisory services to mid-sized companies — comparable in scale, client segment, and cross-border service orientation.
• TMF Group: TMF Group is a global provider of business services including company formation, tax, accounting, HR/payroll, and fund administration across 80+ jurisdictions — directly comparable to Kelmer Group's integrated international expansion service stack.
• Crowe Global: Crowe Global is an international accounting and consulting network providing audit, tax, advisory, and risk services — comparable in mid-market focus and international coverage to Kelmer Group.
• Andersen Global: Andersen Global is a worldwide association of legally separate, independent member firms providing tax, legal, and advisory services — overlapping with Kelmer Group's tax, legal, and cross-border advisory positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Private: Deloitte Private serves privately-held mid-market companies with tax, audit, consulting, and cross-border advisory — a larger incumbent that competes for the same internationalizing SME and family-business clients Kelmer Group serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KelmerG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kelmer-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/kelmergroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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