Atlanta, GA / Dubai, UAE — 4 Feb, 2026
KNAV Advisory Inc., a leading international accounting and consulting firm, today announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Affiniax Group, a UAE-based assurance and advisory firm. Both KNAV and Affiniax are member firms of Allinial Global. The transaction represents a significant step in KNAV’s Middle East expansion.
The merger effective January 1, 2026, strengthens KNAV’s presence in the UAE across audit, tax, advisory, and compliance services, combining Affiniax’s established local operations with KNAV’s global delivery model, systems, and quality standards. “Our investment in the UAE reflects KNAV’s continued focus on building scale in key international markets as an integrated, seamless, high-quality service provider,” said Nishta Sharma, CEO of KNAV Advisory Inc., headquartered in Atlanta. “Affiniax brings strong local capability and market insight that complements our global footprint and cross-border expertise.”
Affiniax CEO Sumeet Nayyar said the merger with KNAV will enhance Affiniax’s ability to serve clients through broader service offerings, deeper technical resources, and access to KNAV’s international network. This transaction builds on KNAV’s recent international combinations with other Allinial Global member firms, including HLG in the Netherlands in 2024 and Aventus Partners in the UK in 2025, further strengthening KNAV’s presence across major global business corridors. KNAV is a pioneer in providing a “one-firm” model to provide seamless delivery to its clients across geographies, disrupting the historical network firm model which governs most accounting firms.
Affiniax will continue to operate under its current leadership team, ensuring a smooth transition for both clients and staff. The combined expertise of KNAV and Affiniax will result in a synergy that enhances the services provided to clients in UAE.
About KNAV
KNAV is a leading international accounting and consulting firm providing audit & assurance, tax, valuation, risk advisory, transaction advisory, and business support services to multinational clients. KNAV operates across the US, India, UAE, Singapore, the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands. KNAV’s continued growth has been supported by a minority investment from NK Squared, a U.S.-based investment vehicle of Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha.
About Affiniax Group
Affiniax provides assurance, advisory, business consulting, and outsourced services through licensed entities in the UAE, serving clients across sectors including real estate, technology, professional services, and trading.