Taxation & Litigation

The constantly evolving Indian tax landscape requires specialized corporate tax advisory. We assist businesses at every stage of their lifecycle, helping them navigate tax complexities both domestically and in cross-border transactions. Our goal is to provide large multinationals, midsized businesses, and entrepreneurs with holistic, tax-effective solutions. We combine technical expertise with commercial insights to help clients make strategic, compliant decisions while minimizing tax liabilities and potential litigation.

Direct Tax Advisory & Compliance

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 in-house delivery center and is also in the forefront of representing before the government on emerging tax issues.

1. Taxation services in India

Our firm offers comprehensive Corporate & Non-Corporate Tax services in line with Indian Income Tax Laws, identifies compliance to avoid litigation and advises on business reorganization from a fiscal perspective to optimize tax outcomes.

2. International Taxation

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, 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.

3. 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.

Indirect Tax, Customs & Foreign Trade Policies

We provide complete Indirect Tax services, assisting multinational and domestic clients across industries, optimize their tax strategies. Our services cover advisory, compliance, litigation support (including representation), due diligence, refund processing, credit reviews and audit support.

1. Litigation Support

• End-to-end support for GST and Customs enquiries, audits and assessments, including representation before Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Special Valuation Branch (SVB), GST Tribunal & Other tax and regulatory authorities.
• Drafting replies to show-cause notices and appeals, including representation before adjudication and appellate forums.
• Assisting in litigation before High Courts and the Supreme Court of India, including preparation of cases.

2. GST Compliance

• Assistance with GST registration, including amendments and obtaining Input Service Distributor (ISD)/ TDS/ TCS registrations;
• Periodic GST compliance, including:
1. Monthly GST Compliances & tax liability computation.
2. Preparation and filing of annual returns (GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C).
3. Filing and processing GST refund applications, including refunds on exports, inverted duty structures, and wrongfully collected taxes.
4. GST litigation before any GST department.