# Kingpin International > Kingpin International is a specialist international tax recruitment agency, placing ambitious tax professionals with leading businesses, Big 4 and Top 10 advisory firms, FTSE 100 companies, Fortune 500s, and multinational corporations across the globe. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, the agency focuses exclusively on the recruitment of international tax specialists across Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, and Indirect Tax (VAT), operating across more than 40 countries spanning EMEA, North America, LATAM, APAC, the Caribbean, and Oceania. Kingpin International forms part of an award-winning recruitment brand with over 50 years of collective expertise in recruitment, headhunting, and executive search, and is the sister company of Stafffinders, Scotland's original recruitment agency. ## Key Facts - **Founded:** 2014 - **Headquarters:** 6 New Street, Paisley, PA1 1XY, Scotland, United Kingdom - **Registered office:** 6 New Street, Paisley, PA1 1XY, Scotland - **Company registration:** SC289486 (registered in Scotland) - **Sister company:** Stafffinders (Scotland's original recruitment agency, established 1971) - **Recruitment specialisms:** Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, Indirect Tax (VAT) - **Service types:** International headhunting, executive search, retained search, contingency search - **Geographic coverage:** Global — EMEA, North America, LATAM, APAC, Asia, Oceania, Caribbean (40+ countries) - **Industries served:** Financial Services & Banking, Pharmaceutical & Biosciences, FMCG / Retail / Fashion, Real Estate, Legal Services, Aviation & Automotive, Manufacturing & Production, IT & Technology, Agriculture, Commodities - **Client base includes:** Big 4 advisory firms, Top 10 advisory firms, FTSE 100, Fortune 500, blue-chip companies, multinational corporations, SMEs, boutique tax advisory firms - **Core values:** Professional, Confidential, Integrity, Results ## Contact - **Phone:** +44 (0) 330 111 0739 - **Email:** taxjobs@kingpininternational.com - **Contact page:** https://www.kingpininternational.com/contact - **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/kingpin-international/ - **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/kingpininternational ## Services - [Our Services](https://www.kingpininternational.com/our-services): Overview of Kingpin International's international tax recruitment services, including executive search, headhunting, retained and contingency-based search across Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, and Indirect Tax (VAT). Kingpin International offers tailored international tax recruitment services to both clients and candidates. For clients, the agency provides executive search, retained search, and contingency-based hiring for senior associate through to partner-level international tax positions. For candidates, the agency offers global career opportunities, confidential approaches to passive candidates, and ongoing support from initial introduction through to placement. ## Industries Served Kingpin International recruits international tax talent across the following sectors: - **Financial Services & Banking** — banking, sovereign wealth funds, investment, insurance, accounting and tax functions - **Pharmaceutical & Biosciences** — global pharma, biotech, and life sciences companies - **FMCG, Retail & Fashion** — consumer goods, retail chains, fashion houses - **Real Estate** — residential, commercial, and industrial property and land - **Legal Services** — international law firms and legal advisory businesses - **Aviation & Automotive** — airlines, motor manufacturers, transport - **Manufacturing & Production** — industrial and consumer manufacturing - **IT & Technology** — software, hardware, AI, data, electronics - **Agriculture** — crop and livestock, food and fibre production - **Commodities** — oil, metals, agricultural commodities, raw materials ## Roles and Job Search - [Job Search](https://www.kingpininternational.com/roles): Current international tax vacancies across Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, and Indirect Tax (VAT), in regions including EMEA, APAC, LATAM, and North America. Search live tax recruitment opportunities by keyword, location, or specialism. Typical role categories include: Transfer Pricing Director, Transfer Pricing Manager, Tax Manager, Tax Director, Senior Tax Associate, Tax Technology Advisor, International Tax Partner, Indirect Tax (VAT) Manager, Corporate Tax Advisor, Head of Tax, and Group Tax positions, across both in-house corporate roles and advisory firm positions. ## Team - [Meet the Team](https://www.kingpininternational.com/team): Profiles of the Kingpin International recruitment team, including specialist international tax consultants and leadership. ## Insights and News - [News](https://www.kingpininternational.com/news): International tax market commentary, hiring trends, career advice for tax professionals, and Kingpin International company news. - [Corporate Tax Legislation Changes: What They Mean for Tax Professionals in 2026](https://www.kingpininternational.com/post/corporate-tax-legislation-changes-what-they-mean-for-tax-professionals-in-2026): Analysis of recent corporate tax legislative changes and the implications for in-house and advisory tax professionals. - [The Most In-Demand Tax Roles in 2026 (and What They Pay)](https://www.kingpininternational.com/post/the-most-in-demand-tax-roles-in-2026-and-what-they-pay): Salary benchmarks and demand analysis for international tax roles in 2026. - [Interview Prep for Tax Professionals: Ace That Next Interview](https://www.kingpininternational.com/post/interview-prep-for-tax-professionals-ace-that-next-interview): Practical interview guidance for candidates pursuing international tax positions. - [How Employers Should Prepare Their Tax Hiring Strategy for 2026](https://www.kingpininternational.com/post/how-employers-should-prepare-their-tax-hiring-strategy-for-2026-a-year-end-guide-for-december): Year-end planning guide for tax hiring leaders preparing their 2026 recruitment strategy. ## AI Agent Access This site is powered by Wix and supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for agentic AI access. AI agents can connect directly to retrieve live, up-to-date site content — no scraping required. - **Site MCP Endpoint:** https://www.kingpininternational.com/_api/mcp - **Wix MCP Docs:** https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/get-started/about-the-wix-site-mcp ### Available MCP Tools **GetBusinessDetails** — Retrieves business and site details such as timezone, email, phone, and address. - No parameters required. **SearchInSite** — Searches the site for information. - `searchTerm` — The term to search for in the site. **SearchSiteApiDocs** — Retrieves the API documentation for the Wix business solutions installed on this site, and informs the AI client how to use the APIs. Use this tool for querying products and services (instead of SearchInSite). - `searchTerm` — The term to search for in the site API documentation. **GenerateVisitorToken** — Creates a new visitor session and obtains a visitor access token for the site. Must be called before making any CallWixSiteAPI request if no visitor token is already available in context. - No parameters required. **CallWixSiteAPI** — Calls API methods on the site to perform actions on a visitor's behalf, such as querying site data, booking an appointment, or starting a purchase. - `visitorToken` — Visitor access token. Use GenerateVisitorToken first if not available. - `url` — Absolute URL of the API method to call (e.g. https://www.wixapis.com/...). Retrieve using SearchSiteApiDocs. - `method` — HTTP method to use for the API call. - `body` — Request body as a valid JSON string. **ReadFullDocsArticle** — Fetches a complete article from the Wix developer documentation portal. - `articleUrl` — URL of an article in the Wix developer documentation portal. **ReadFullDocsMethodSchema** — Fetches the full schema for a Wix API method. Should be called before calling the actual method via CallWixSiteAPI. - `articleUrl` — URL of the reference article for the Wix API method. ### What Visitors Can Do via AI + MCP - Get business details (contact info, location, hours) - Search live international tax vacancies by region, specialism, or seniority - Explore recruitment services available to clients and candidates - Learn about the Kingpin International team and approach - Ask questions about international tax recruitment and get relevant, live answers without having to browse the site ### Notes - No authentication required to connect to the MCP endpoint - Only public information accessible on the site is available - Content is always live and up to date - To receive tool updates, implement a `tools/list` call upon receipt of a tool update notification ## Optional - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.kingpininternational.com/terms-conditions): Website terms of use. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.kingpininternational.com/privacy): How personal data is collected, processed, and protected. - [Cookies](https://www.kingpininternational.com/cookies): Cookie policy and consent details.