Tax planning approaches into business plans
On-line tax advisory for positions to be adopted in the tax return
An approach that seeks to reduce tax cost
Withholding tax advisory and assistance in obtaining nil/lower withholding certificates from tax department
Preparation/Review of tax returns for corporates, firms, individuals, trusts and such other person under the Income Tax Act, 1961
Review/Assistance in advance tax computations
Review / Assistance in withholding tax workings & returns and assistance in filing of the same
Other compliance issues such as tax registration, dealing with issues of withholding tax payment and returns, certification, to name a few
Replies to show cause notices
Replies to other legal notices
Appeals / petitions before Appellate Forums and Courts
Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP) Application
Settlement Commission Application
Seeking Advance Rulings
Appellate Authorities – Assessing Officers, Commissioners, Tribunals, Settlement Commission, AAR to name a few
Assistance during survey / search proceedings
Tax efficient holding company structuring
Due diligence of the Target
Selection of jurisdiction which would best meet the tax and commercial objectives
Appropriate capital structure addressing issues like ease of funding and tax optimization
Business models that ameliorate permanent establishment risks
Cross border treasury and finance
Evaluating IP domicile jurisdiction and structuring IP transfer in a tax efficient manner
Tax efficient cash repatriation and up streaming
Review of international tax attributes including planning for group effective tax rate reduction
Advising on cross border investment strategies and evolving optimal ownership/jurisdiction structures for investment into a particular jurisdiction which include setting up an International holding company, global sales company, etc.
Advising and assistance on entity structuring, capital structuring and regulatory approval process in selected jurisdiction
Assistance in finalizing/review of shareholders, joint venture and other relevant business agreements
Assistance in finalizing/review of financial projections
Identifying and enhancing tax and fiscal incentives including obtaining any tax rulings in selected jurisdiction
Striving to enhance tax credit and income deferral in India. mergers and acquisitions and due diligences.
Investment structuring
Tax compliance related services
Transaction advisory
Registration and approvals from regulatory authorities like the SEBI, RBI, FIPB to name a few
Transfer Pricing and Supply chain planning
Advise on pricing of a particular international transaction
International transfer pricing policy drafting
International and domestic transactions analysis and benefit documentation advisory
International and domestic transfer pricing controversy risk management
Expatriate Assignment Planning (Inbound & Outbound)
Employee compensation structuring
Expatriate related tax registrations and compliances
Employee Equity incentive planning and compliance (ESOP)
Social Security advisory & compliance
Foreign exchange regulations advisory
Payroll diagnostic reviews
Tax Assessment representation and support
Registrations, Compliance – Tax Payment and Returns
Advice on classification issues, availability of credit & other related aspects, possible tax optimization opportunities and compliances
Tax cost effective transaction planning
VAT audits and process reviews
Registrations, Compliance management – Payment advise and Returns
Advise on taxability of a service and classification thereof and compliance
Diagnostic and Cenvat credit reviews
Assistance in obtaining service tax rebate / refund from tax authorities
Assistance during service tax audits
Advise on special transactions such as cost sharing arrangements, import of technology, technical know how, etc.
Entity structuring under fiscal incentive schemes
Transaction structuring for optimising fiscal incentives
License approvals
SEZ / STPI / EOU setup, compliance and strategy consulting
Foreign trade policy
Optimization of customs duty savings through appropriate classification, exploring various exemption and incentive schemes
Special Valuation Branch (‘SVB’) – Advice regarding approach to SVB, assistance in submissions, representations and reviews
Developing policies and procedures for key tax functions, preparation of SOP for tax compliances, Training key employees etc.
Diagnostic and compliance reviews
Advise on classification, valuation and Cenvat credit scheme
Assistance in assessing Cenvat liability and identifying concessions / benefits
Identification of planning opportunities
Applicability of R&D Cess on import of technology/ deputation of foreign personnel and credit/ adjustment against service tax
Advice on tax efficient business models
Financial modeling from an indirect tax perspective
Advice on EPC contracts and associated tax optimization opportunities (Contract modelling, drafting and review)
Contract negotiations from Fiscal perspective