Ryan
Tax-focused global firm combining advisory services, managed services and software across direct, indirect, property and incentive-related tax matters.
- Highest 2026 tier: Tier I
- Global tax services and software firm
- Corporate Tax Advisory
Overview
Ryan was founded in 1991 and operates as a tax services and software firm serving large companies and other organizations. Tax is central to its business model rather than one service line within a broader audit practice.
The firm works across property tax, sales and use tax, VAT, credits and incentives, income tax, tax recovery, compliance and tax technology. Its delivery model emphasizes measurable outcomes, process control and recurring support for in-house tax functions.
Ryan is included in one 2026 Advisory Ranking category. The highest recorded classification is Tier I.
Firm facts
| Legal name | Ryan, LLC |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Firm type | Global tax services and software firm |
| Principal offices | Dallas, New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, Brussels, Sydney, Singapore |
| Primary focus | Tax recovery, compliance and technology-enabled tax operations |
| Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | G. Brint Ryan |
| Highest 2026 Advisory Ranking tier | Tier I |
Principal activities
Tax recovery and advisory
Review of tax positions, exemptions, overpayments, incentives and recovery opportunities.
Compliance and managed services
Recurring support across indirect, property, income and other tax obligations.
Tax technology
Software, data, automation and process improvement for corporate tax departments.
Ryan works with clients on assignments that may combine strategy, specialist analysis, implementation support and organizational adoption. The precise scope depends on the mandate, sector, geography and client requirements.
Sector and mandate coverage
Sector coverage
- Corporate and private businesses
- Technology
- Manufacturing
- Financial services
- Real estate
- Consumer markets
Tax and mandate types
- Corporate tax planning
- International tax
- Transaction tax
- Tax accounting and provision
- State and local tax
- Credits and incentives
Market position
Ryan is positioned as a global tax services and software firm. Its relevance reflects the depth of its tax specialization, corporate-client orientation, technical delivery model and ability to support complex or recurring tax requirements.
Distinctive focus: A tax-only global platform connecting consulting, managed services, software and outcome-oriented delivery.
Competitive context
Ryan competes with tax-led professional-services firms, independent accounting networks, specialist consultancies and tax-technology platforms. The relevant peer set varies by jurisdiction, client size, tax type and whether the mandate requires strategic advice, compliance execution, specialist documentation or software.
Comparable firms are selected according to overlap in business model, client segment, service coverage, geographic activity and mandate profile. Inclusion does not imply equivalence in scale, ranking or market position.
Leadership
| Person | Current position | Institutional background |
|---|---|---|
| G. Brint Ryan | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | Founder, global tax services and firm strategy |
Leadership information reflects the public sources reviewed for this profile. View the firm’s website ↗
Corporate and regulatory information
Ryan provides tax, accounting, advisory or tax-technology services. The precise professional and regulatory framework depends on the contracting entity, jurisdiction and engagement scope.
View registered-entity details
| Principal entity | Ryan, LLC |
| Professional status | Service- and jurisdiction-specific |
| Headquarters | Dallas |
| Primary jurisdiction | United States |
Principal offices
- Dallas
- New York
- Chicago
- London
- Toronto
- Brussels
- Sydney
- Singapore
Rankings and recognition
Ranking inclusion is editorially determined. The existence or maintenance of a Wiki profile does not influence ranking eligibility, tier or position.
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Sources and data transparency
The profile is based on the following publicly available institutional, regulatory and editorial sources:
- Tax Services — corporate tax, specialty tax or tax-technology capabilities.
- Ryan — firm overview, services and institutional information.
- Advisory Ranking — Top 30 Corporate Tax Advisory 2026 — inclusion and tier classification.
