Direct Tax Advisory & Compliance
Direct Tax or Income Tax is a vital component of India's tax framework, impacting individuals, corporates, partnerships, and more. It is crucial for taxpayers to understand its implications when navigating opportunities and making business decisions. Our income tax consultants stay updated on the evolving domestic and international tax landscape, offering expert guidance and tailored solutions.
Our team offers a comprehensive suite of tax advisory services, combining technical expertise with commercial insights to help clients make strategic, compliant decisions while minimizing tax liabilities and potential litigation. We provide a holistic and integrated approach that combines regulatory and tax laws in India. Our team inter-alia assists clients in evaluating financial metrics for investing in India, supports in outsourcing of tax compliance through their inhouse delivery center and is also in the forefront of representing before the government on emerging tax issues and in finding solutions for contemporary issues faced by multinational on the tax consequences of their business model in India including interim solutions until the BEPS Two-Pillar regime is established.
Services
Corporate Tax
Our firm offers comprehensive Corporate Tax services in line with Indian Income Tax Laws, identifies tax planning opportunities to minimize tax liability, and advises on business reorganization from a fiscal perspective to optimize tax outcomes.
International Tax
Our team of tax professionals are uniquely qualified in delivering integrated International Tax solutions to multinational enterprises, addressing areas such as cross-border expansion, transaction flows, group restructuring, supply chains, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, financing, and operations.
Our International Tax Advisory services provide comprehensive tax advisory solutions including the development of tax-efficient business models and guidance on cross-border transactions aligned with international tax frameworks. We specialize in structuring both outbound and inbound transactions, addressing cross-border financing, dividend repatriation, capital reduction, buy-backs, and currency-related issues. Additionally, we offer advisory support to enhance the efficiency of cross-border supply chain processes and provide expertise in resolving international tax disputes.
Representation & Litigation Support Services
Our experts offer comprehensive Representation & Litigation support services, focusing on efficient issue resolution.
We provide representation before Indian tax authorities and appellate forums, including the Commissioner (Appeals) and Appellate Tribunals. We assist in preparing and representing cases before the ITAT, High Courts and Supreme Court of India. Our services also extend to offering support and representation in matters related to Advance Rulings, ensuring clients are well-represented at every stage of the litigation process.
Transaction Tax
We offer a comprehensive suite of Transaction Tax advisory services across a broad gamut of activities viz. restructuring exercise say merger, demerger, business sale, asset sale, share sale and acquisition (primary and/ or secondary route), investment structuring (inbound and outbound investments), tax due diligence (vendor assistance or buy side), post deal integration support.
The exercise encompasses, assessment of key tax implications; determination of tax risks and exposures; commenting upon tax aspects in transaction documents with key focus on representations, warranties and indemnities; issuance of reports, opinions, memos, status summaries/ certificates.
Direct Tax and Regulatory
Our firm provides comprehensive Corporate Tax services aligned with Indian Income Tax Laws, helping businesses identify tax planning opportunities, minimize tax liabilities, and optimize outcomes through business reorganizations.
In the area of International Tax, our team delivers integrated tax solutions for multinational enterprises, addressing cross-border expansion, transaction flows, group restructuring and more. We specialize in structuring outbound and inbound transactions, managing cross-border financing, dividend repatriation, and ensuring efficiency in supply chains, while also offering expert support in international tax dispute resolution.
Our Regulatory Advisory services cover Exchange Control (FEMA & FDI Policy), entity setup and liquidation, and obtaining statutory registrations and operational licenses. We provide company secretarial support and help clients secure central and state incentives like PLI, SPECS, and M-SIPS, along with drafting corporate policies and legal agreements to ensure compliance.
In Representation & Litigation Support, our experts offer end-to-end services, representing clients before Indian tax authorities, appellate forums, and courts, ensuring effective resolution of disputes and support in Advance Rulings.
Transfer Pricing
Our Transfer Pricing services support Indian and multinational corporations in developing and implementing robust, economically sound transfer pricing policies and documentation. We offer comprehensive strategies to manage complex transfer pricing issues arising from inter-company transactions involving goods, services, and intangibles. Our services include Transfer Pricing Compliance with Three-Tier Documentation, Transfer Pricing Planning and Supply Chain Restructuring, and Litigation Support for managing transfer pricing disputes. We assist with Advance Pricing Arrangements (APA), Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAP), FIN 48, and Transfer Pricing Valuation Services. We also help realign existing transfer pricing documentation in line with BEPS requirements.
GST, Indirect Taxes, Customs & Foreign trade policy
We provide a comprehensive range of indirect tax services across multiple sectors, assisting multinational and domestic clients with indirect tax optimization strategies. Our team of indirect tax experts with deep industry knowledge offer sector-focused expertise, providing litigation support, representation before judicial authorities, advance rulings, anti-profiteering studies, due diligence, refund processing, tax health checks, credit reviews, and audit support. Our experts stay updated on tax policy changes, identifying risks and opportunities to deliver innovative solutions under GST, Foreign Trade Policy, Customs Act, and more.
Global Mobility Services
We provide comprehensive Global Mobility Services to multinational corporations, assisting in the mobilization of expatriate employees and ensuring compliance with Indian tax and social security laws. Our offerings include advisory on assignment structures, planning for employee assignments before arrival in India, and ongoing support throughout their stay. We address BEPS and PE risks, assist with secondment agreements, advise on tax-friendly compensation and ESOP structures, and guide on tax exemptions and foreign tax credits. We also offer immigration support, compliance with tax and social security regulations, and litigation services in case of audits or disputes with tax authorities.
Private Client Services and Family Offices
Preservation and maximizing personal and family wealth involve various tangents such as personal aspirations, family dynamics and other socio-economic factors. All this warrants a distinct approach and bespoke and tailored solutions of trusted advisors.
Our firm has a strong focus on Private Client Services, offering deep insights into the unique needs of promoters and entrepreneurs. With years of experience, we act as trusted advisors, guiding clients through the complexities of their personal and business life cycles. We assist with family offices, succession planning, aligning group structures for value consolidation, and facilitating investment enablement. Our services also include planning for family assets, residential status and other specialized needs.
