Tax & Regulatory Advisory
Domestic & International Taxation
Operating across borders, or even contemplating it, introduces tax complexity that requires specialised attention. Our impact studies evaluate how proposed transactions, structures, or regulatory changes will affect a client’s tax position before decisions are finalised. We also assist with registration under various laws as businesses expand into new tax jurisdictions or explore new lines of activity.
Our regulatory compliance advisory services cover determinations of the Place of Effective Management (POEM), obligations under Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA), and anti-avoidance provisions aimed at preventing artificial tax structuring—an area increasingly scrutinised in India and internationally. We focus on achieving real tax efficiency through legitimate planning. When disputes escalate to search and seizure proceedings, we provide the specialised representation that such matters require.
GST Advisory Services
Since its introduction, GST compliance has posed a significant operational challenge for businesses of all sizes. Our advisory services aim to alleviate this burden without compromising accuracy. We handle registration and refund claims so businesses get the amounts they’re owed without unnecessary delays. We also manage input tax credit to help clients maximise eligible credits while staying within legal boundaries.
Our zero-defect compliance approach reflects the understanding that GST errors can accumulate quickly and are costly to rectify. For this reason, we also offer guidance on procurement and vendor management under GST, ensuring that vendor compliance does not create risks further down the line for our clients. We also support the reverse charge mechanism where applicable and advise on entitlements for the export of services, ensuring that eligible exporters can claim the benefits available to them.
Wealth Management & Succession Planning
For business owners and high-net-worth families, planning for the future is just as vital as managing current affairs. Our family office support services help affluent families structure and manage their finances with the same discipline as a well-run business. We also provide treasury planning to ensure that liquidity and investment decisions are coordinated, rather than made in isolation.
Wealth transfer is often the most sensitive part of succession, so we offer guidance on passing assets to legal heirs. Our approach involves providing thoughtful insights that anticipate potential disputes before they occur. When formal structures are needed, we create trusts, wills, and letters that give families and individuals confidence their wishes will be fulfilled as intended.
Representation to Fiscal Authorities
When we receive a notice or a dispute escalates to litigation, experienced representation is crucial. We represent our clients at notices and hearings, ensuring that all responses to tax authorities are accurate, timely, and strategically well-planned. If a matter proceeds to litigation, we handle appeals and representation before relevant authorities, drawing on our partners’ extensive experience with India’s tax administration. For cases that reach the Settlement Commission, we provide the specialised expertise required for this forum, helping clients achieve resolution through settlement when litigation is not the most efficient option.