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AGS Consulting and HLS Launch ASTHOM Thailand Following Acquisition of Local Advisory Firm AGS Consulting (Head Office: Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo; Representatives: Atsushi Kanzawa and Yoshihide Hirowatari), a founding member of the Japan-originated global accounting network ASTHOM Partners, and Hotta Liesenberg Saito LLP (HLS) (Head Office: Torrance, California; Managing Partner: Shunsuke Saito), announced the establishment of ASTHOM Thailand, the network’s first overseas office. Based in Bangkok, the new entity expands ASTHOM’s presence in Southeast Asia and strengthens its ability to support Japanese companies operating across the ASEAN region. ASTHOM Thailand succeeds the business operations and client relationships of CaN International Advisory (Thailand) Co., Ltd. through the acquisition of its shares from CaN International. Under the new ownership structure, the firm commenced operations on October 1, 2026, and is scheduled to be renamed ASTHOM Thailand Co., Ltd. in mid-October 2026. Background and Purpose of the New Office Expanding ASTHOM’s Presence Across the ASEAN Region Established in December 2022 by AGS Consulting and HLS, ASTHOM Partners is a Japan-originated global accounting and advisory network created to support the international growth of Japanese businesses. Since its launch, the network has expanded to six member firms operating through 52 offices across 17 countries.  The establishment of

“An Accounting Network to Strengthen Support for Japanese Companies Globally” 世界17ヵ国をカバーするアカウンティングネットワーク「ASTHOM partners」がロンドンで第4回年次総会を開催。日本企業の海外進出支援をさらに強化   2026年9月11日、グローバルアカウンティングネットワークASTHOM partners（アストムパートナーズ。以下「ASTHOM」）の第4回年次総会が英国ロンドンで開催されました。総会には世界10ヵ国から各メンバーファームの代表者や次世代リーダーらが参加。各国の最新市場動向やAI活用について協議したうえで、日本企業の海外展開支援をさらに強化していく方針を確認しました。 ■ ASTHOM設立以降、累計269件のクロスボーダー案件を創出  総会冒頭の活動報告では、メンバーファーム間の連携が機能している現状が共有されました。2022年の設立以降、加盟ファーム間で累計269件のクロスボーダー紹介案件を創出しています。また、各地域における具体的な成果も共有され、特に日本企業の進出が盛んなインド市場においては、加盟ファームを通じて直近で78社の新規日系顧客を獲得し、支援企業は150社を突破。各地域での確かな支援実績が報告されました。

October 1, 2025 HLS Global Expands to Singapore  Tokyo, Japan / Singapore – HLS Global Co., Ltd. (“HLS Global”), a leading international accounting, taxation and business advisory firm, today announced the expansion of its global presence to Singapore by establishing its new subsidiary, HLS GLOBAL SEA PTE. LTD. (“HLS SG”), in Singapore. This expansion underscores HLS Global’s commitment to serving multinational companies across Southeast Asia. HLS SG will focus on providing a comprehensive range of services, including accounting, audit, tax, due diligence, post-merger support, ESG advisory, CFO services, and financial digital transformation.

Tokyo, Japan / Dubai, UAE – HLS Global Co., Ltd. (“HLS Global”), a leading international accounting, taxation and business advisory firm, is pleased to announce the expansion of its global presence to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by incorporating its subsidiary company, HLSGL Management Consultancies LLC, in Dubai (hereinafter referred as “HLS-Global UAE”). The establishment of HLS-Global UAE marks a significant milestone in the firm’s commitment to serving Japanese and multinational companies in the region with excellence.

ASTHOM Partners Collaborates to Strengthen Support for Japanese Companies Globally 法人名 ASTHOM PARTNERS 株式会社  本社所在地 100-0004 東京都千代田区大手町 1-9-5 大手町フィナンシャルシティノースタワー24 階 代表者 虷澤篤志、齋藤俊輔  設立 2022 年 12 月  株式会社 AGS コンサルティングと Hotta Liesenberg Saito LLP の共同出資により設立。  資本金 1,000 万円  事業内容 企業の商標権、著作権、特許権等の知的財産権の取得、管理およびコンサルティング業務等 Web サイト https://asthom.co.jp/ 

ASTHOM PARTNERS Welcomes UK-based Greenback Alan LLP as a New Member ~ Providing Services Across 13 Countries and 35 Locations Worldwide ~ On June 19, 2024, the UK accounting firm Greenback Alan LLP (HQ: Spa Road, London; Managing Partner: Stephen Dabby) joined the global accounting network “ASTHOM PARTNERS”. With this addition, the member firms of ASTHOM PARTNERS now include AGS Consulting Co., Ltd. (HQ: Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Atsushi Kanzawa, President: Yoshihide Hirowatari, hereinafter “AGS”), Hotta Liesenberg Saito LLP (HQ: Torrance, California; Global CEO: Shunsuke Saito, hereinafter “HLS”), and Greenback Alan LLP.

A partnership created to empower Japanese companies to expand globally Torrance, CA, U.S.A. / Tokyo, Japan: On December 6, 2022, Hotta Liesenberg Saito LLP (HLS) and AGS Consulting Co., Ltd. (AGS) announced the establishment of a joint venture to provide a wide range of support services to Japanese companies expanding globally. In announcing this significant partnership, the two companies are sharing their vision, spirit, and resources while fully committed to the growth and success of all our clients.