Mission
Orbitax combines technology with tax expertise to deliver optimal international tax solutions.
Our vision is to deliver the extensive international tax practice experience of Orbitax team members and partners through easy to use software. We recognize that international tax work is complex, and must be done by trained professionals. Our tools are designed to help expert users by reducing time/effort on repetitive, routine tasks, carry out exhaustive research, use templates of tried and tested tax strategies and explore scenarios, enabling large productivity gains.
We believe that tax professionals need to know the underlying legislative basis for decisions. We have a close relationship with the Amsterdam-based International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD), and are its exclusive software partner. IBFD has been the premier content source for international tax professionals for nearly 70 years. Its 50+ team of tax professionals, supported by a worldwide correspondent network, is the leading knowledge center in the world for international and comparative taxation.
Orbitax introduces users to each product category through online tools accessible through tax content portals traditionally used by tax professionals. Our advanced desktop software offerings deliver more complex decision support and planning options while providing links back to the most up to date online reference materials. Orbitax also develops ancillary tools to help users derive better value from the tax content and software they already own.
Key People
Gratian Joseph
Prior to co-founding Orbitax, Gratian was the International Tax Partner in Charge of KPMG's Silicon Valley office. Gratian has advised numerous high technology companies on tax efficient ways of structuring their offshore operations. Gratian is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Master in Taxation from the University of Illinois.
Don Chung
Prior to co-founding Orbitax, Don was the International Tax Partner in Charge of KPMG's Intangible Holding Company practice. Don has worked with a diverse range of multinational companies on tax efficient ways of setting up and maintaining their offshore operations. Don is a tax attorney and holds an LLM in taxation from Georgetown University.
Hafiz Choudhury
Prior to joining Orbitax, Hafiz worked at IBFD in a variety of roles, including heading the Asia content team, government consulting, online publishing and software development, business development and managing the Americas business operations. Hafiz has a Masters degree from London University.
Partners
Thomson Corporation: With 2004 revenues of $8.1 billion, Thomson is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to more than 20 million users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, higher education, reference information, corporate e-learning and assessment, scientific research and healthcare.
RIA: A part of Thomson Tax & Accounting, RIA is the premier provider of technology and information to tax professionals in accounting firms and corporations, providing industry-leading tax compliance software for even the most complex requirements and the most comprehensive and innovative tax research and information products available.
IBFD: The International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation focuses exclusively on international tax research, information and training. Founded in 1938, IBFD provides objective and reliable tax information about all countries. IBFD has an in-house staff of international tax experts drawn from over 35 countries at its Amsterdam head office and other locations, and is supported by a network of correspondents worldwide.