CRS Consulting

What CRS Consulting does

CRS Consulting is an Indian-headquartered boutique professional services firm founded in 1953 and based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with additional offices in Vadali, Gandhinagar (GIFT City IFSC), and Union City, New Jersey. The firm provides an integrated suite of accounting, tax, regulatory, company-law, and advisory services — including management accounting, bookkeeping, payroll/HR processing, direct and indirect tax planning, transfer pricing, FEMA/RBI compliance, MCA filings, M&A and corporate finance advisory, IFRS consulting, and virtual CFO services. It serves end-clients across banking and financial services, manufacturing, service industries, and infrastructure, alongside a distinct B2B segment providing back-office and tax-preparation outsourcing to CPA and CA firms in the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Singapore, and the Middle East, and a specialised GIFT City IFSC practice for fintechs, GCCs, and cross-border entities.

The firm operates without a disclosed proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-led across 90+ professionals using conventional accounting, tax, and compliance tooling. Revenue is generated through professional services engagements structured as retainers, case-by-case projects, and project-based mandates, with pricing on a quote basis rather than disclosed rate cards. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, supplemented by international referrals sourced through membership in MGI Worldwide — a Top 20 global accounting network of approximately 8,000 professionals across 100+ countries — which provides cross-border lead flow, collaborative delivery, and quality assurance against international standards.

CRS is privately held with partnership-style leadership, no external parent or institutional investors, and no public funding rounds disclosed. The firm reports serving over 1,200 clients nationally and internationally, with client relationships that span decades and, in some cases, multiple generations. Growth levers visible in the data are office expansion (New Jersey), product-line extension (Company Law, IFRS/M&A advisory), and vertical extension into GIFT City IFSC and CPA-firm outsourcing rather than any technology- or AI-led scaling motion.

Name

CRS Consulting

Legal name

CRS Consulting

Website

https://crsconsulting.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CRS Consulting is an Ahmedabad-based boutique professional services firm, founded in 1953, providing accounting, tax, advisory, and global back-office outsourcing to enterprises, CPA/CA firms, and GIFT City IFSC entities across 100+ countries via MGI Worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Outsourcing Services Revenue: CRS Consulting generates revenue by providing outsourced accounting, payroll, virtual CFO, reporting, compliance, and documentation services to businesses globally. Services are delivered on retainer arrangements, case-by-case basis, or project-based engagements. The firm serves both end-businesses and CPA/CA firms as clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

CRS Consulting is a boutique professional services firm that provides outsourced accounting, payroll, tax, compliance, and advisory services to businesses and to CPA/CA firms in the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Singapore, and the Middle East. The firm also delivers specialized GIFT City IFSC incorporation, taxation, and compliance services through its Gandhinagar office, leveraging its membership in the MGI Worldwide network for cross-border engagements.

Product overview

CRS Consulting is a boutique consulting firm that provides a unified suite of professional services rather than a software product. The core offerings include Advisory & Consultancy (business advisory, transaction support, valuation, M&A, corporate finance), Accounting & Business Support (bookkeeping, payroll, MIS), Direct & Indirect Tax & Regulatory Services (tax planning, audits, compliance), Company Law Services (incorporation, governance, legal compliance), Global Outsourcing Services (offshore accounting, payroll, back-office support), and GIFT City Business & Compliance Services (IFSC-specific company setup and compliance). These services are delivered by specialists across multiple disciplines and are designed to work together as an integrated professional services offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advisory & Consultancy Strategic consulting services including business advisory, transaction support, business valuation, corporate finance, due diligence, IFRS advisory, merger and acquisition support, private equity and IPO support, corporate restructuring, and information system and risk management for businesses requiring senior financial and strategic guidance.
• Accounting & Business Support Financial management services including management accounting, accounting systems review, accounts manuals, back office operations, payroll/HR processing, standard operating processes, and transaction/claims processing for businesses needing outsourced finance and accounting functions.
• Direct & Indirect Tax & Regulatory Services Tax advisory and compliance services covering domestic and international tax planning, GST and Income Tax audits, transfer pricing advisory and audit, tax compliance diagnostics, tax optimization, training, licensing, tax refunds, foreign trade policy, litigation support, and FEMA/RBI compliance for businesses and CPA/CA firms.
• Company Law Services Corporate legal services including company formation, DIN acquisition, compliance management, equity/preference share issuance, debentures, security buybacks, ESOP schemes, charge registration, CLB petitions, MCA applications, winding up, mergers/amalgamations, and joint venture advisory for Indian and international businesses.
• Global Outsourcing Services Offshore business support for CPA and CA firms in the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Singapore, and the Middle East, including invoicing, export/import order handling, inventory management, supplier/customer communication, freight handling, after-sales support, records management, bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable processing, payroll, MIS development, financial modeling, reporting, and tax advisory.
• GIFT City Business & Compliance Services Specialized services for businesses establishing or operating in GIFT City IFSC, including company incorporation, SEZ/IFSC registration, accounting/bookkeeping, taxation, compliance management, payroll/HR support, virtual CFO services, and FEMA/international business advisory for fintech, IT startups, GCCs, and offshore companies.

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MGI WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRS Consulting is a member of MGI Worldwide, a Top 20 international accounting network of independent audit, tax and accounting firms. The network brings together expertise of approximately 8000 professionals in over 100 countries. Membership enables CRS to provide seamless international service to clients looking for support abroad, access to quality assurance reviews against international standards, and collaborative relationships with trusted colleagues globally.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BDO India: BDO India is the India member of BDO Global, a top-tier international accounting and consulting network. Comparable to CRS because it offers accounting, tax, advisory, and cross-border services through a global network affiliation — the same structural model CRS operates at a smaller scale via MGI Worldwide.
• RSM India: RSM India is part of RSM International, the world's 6th largest audit and advisory network. Comparable to CRS in offering accounting outsourcing, tax, and advisory to mid-market clients with international coordination through a global member-firm structure.
• Mazars India: Mazars India is part of Mazars, an international audit, tax, and advisory firm. Comparable to CRS in serving mid-market and cross-border clients with a focus on integrated professional services delivered through an international network structure.
• PKF India: PKF India is part of PKF International, a global network of accounting firms. Comparable to CRS in offering accounting, tax, and advisory services to mid-market clients with international coordination, similar network tier, and white-label outsourcing capabilities.
• Crowe Global (India member): Crowe Global is a Top 10 international accounting network with India member firms. Comparable to CRS through its mid-tier global network positioning and offering of audit, tax, and advisory to businesses with cross-border needs.
• Grant Thornton India: Grant Thornton Bharat LLP is the India member of Grant Thornton International, providing audit, tax, and advisory services. Comparable to CRS because it competes for the same cross-border accounting, tax compliance, and advisory mandates serving Indian corporates and international CPA firm clients via a global network.
• Nexia International (India member): Nexia International is a Top 10 global accounting network with India member firms. Comparable to CRS in network-driven cross-border accounting, tax, and advisory services for mid-market businesses.
• Kreston International (India member): Kreston International is a global network of independent accounting firms with India presence. Comparable to CRS in network tier, mid-market focus, and cross-border service delivery model for accounting and advisory.
• Moore Global (India member): Moore Global is an international accounting and consulting network with India member firms. Comparable to CRS in offering accounting, tax, and advisory services to mid-market clients globally via a network-of-firms structure at a similar scale.

Broad incumbents

• WNS Global Services: WNS is a large global BPO firm with significant India-based finance and accounting outsourcing operations. Comparable to CRS as a broad incumbent in the same accounting/business-process outsourcing space, though at much larger scale and serving enterprise rather than mid-market CPA firm clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crs_consulting

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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