COMPLIANCE AND ADVISORY
SERVICES

  • DIRECT TAX : COMPLIANCE AND ADVISORY
  • INDIRECT TAX : COMPLIANCE AND ADVISORY
  • CORPORATE AND ALLIED LAWS SERVICES

Tax Advisory and Compliances

  • Analysis of current tax scenario with emphasis on recent amendments
  • Applicability of taxes and availability of exemptions, tax holidays etc.
  • Strategic tax planning
  • Preparation and filing of tax returns
  • Other ancillary services like applying for various tax registrations.

Tax Deducted/Collected at Source (TDS / TCS)

  • End to end regular tax compliances with respect to tax withholding
  • Computation of liability and tax remittance to authorities
  • Preparation and filing of quarterly returns and issuance of TDS certificates
  • Periodic review and reconciliations
  • Responses to notices and queries raised by tax authorities

Transfer Pricing

  • Applicability of transfer pricing provisions and risk analysis
  • Review & Structuring of all related party transactions
  • Preparing transfer pricing documentation
  • Selection of most appropriate method for determining the arm’s length price
  • Representing the taxpayer in negotiations and assessments

International Taxation

  • Tax advisory on cross border transactions
  • Foreign tax obligations if business has an overseas presence
  • Foreign tax compliances and filing of returns
  • Withholding tax advisory
  • Inbound / outbound investment restructuring

Assessments, Appeals and Litigations

  • Handling tax assessments and preparing submissions, drafting of arguments and appeals
  • Review, interpretation, and preparation of responses to notices issued by tax authorities
  • Representation and litigation before all forums
  • Advice and consultancy relating to direct tax laws

Goods and Services Tax - Advisory & Compliance

  • Assistance in obtaining GST registrations
  • Evaluation of tax implications on existing or proposed business transactions including cross border transactions
  • Review of contracts and agreements in order to identify the GST impact
  • E-invoicing and E-way bill preparation & generation
  • Calculation and payment of monthly GST liability
  • Preparation and filing of Monthly / Quarterly / Annual GST returns
  • Periodic review and reconciliation of GST Returns with books of account
  • Filing of GST refund claims
  • Drafting appeals, submissions and responses to notices.
  • Representing the taxpayer in negotiations and assessments

Customs and Exim Policy

  • Advisory and support on Foreign Trade Policy setup and compliances
  • Documentation, preparation, and filing of application to get duty credit scrips under Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS) and other duty exemption schemes
  • Obtaining custom duty refund like EDD refund, CEPA refund etc.
  • Advice on various incentive schemes pertaining to duty-free import / export of goods or services under the Foreign Trade Policy
  • Other procedural compliances
  • Assistance in representation before the authorities

Corporate Laws

Incorporation Services:
  • Setting up business entity in India (Company, Limited Liability Partnership etc.) after identifying suitable legal structure for proposed business and exercising Feasibility study.
  • Assistance in establishing branch office, liaison office and project office of the foreign company in India.
  • Assistance in obtaining registrations under various applicable statutes including Income Tax laws, GST laws, Employee Provident Fund Scheme, Employee State Insurance Act,export registrations, product export licenses, IEC, trademark, copyrights etc.
  • Designing an optimal solution for the eligible businesses by availing the benefit of start-up policy of the Government of India
Compliance and Regulatory Services:
  • Advisory and opinions on the Companies Act, 2013 and other corporate laws
  • Conducting Board Meetings and General Meetings for companies
  • Drafting / amendment of company documents including Memorandum of Association (MOA), Articles of Association (AOA), legal agreements, share certificates, share transfer documents, notices of meetings, resolutions and minutes of meetings
  • Drafting and implementation of CSR policy
  • Maintaining records and registers under Companies Act
  • Advice on issues such as managerial remuneration, charges on assets etc.
  • Preparation and filing of various forms, returns and reports with Ministry of Corporate Affairs
  • Assist in submission of annual returns, balance sheet and other filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
  • Drafting foreign collaboration agreements, joint venture agreements, other legal agreements, affidavits, powers of attorney, applications, proposals etc.
  • Assistance in obtaining regulatory approvals from the Company Law Board for mergers, demergers, amalgamations and other matters
  • Advisory on conversion of companies as per Companies Act
  • Managing winding-up of companies / striking off defunct companies
  • Other matters like managing bankruptcy proceedings and advising under ‘Sick Industries’ regulations
  • Representation before the authorities for seeking clarifications and other corporate law matters.

RBI & FEMA

  • Advisory & compliance with the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA)
  • Advice on Indian Government’s policies on foreign investment in India
  • Documentation and obtaining approvals from the Reserve Bank of India for the allotment / transfer of shares to foreign citizens and foreign companies
  • Obtaining approvals from the Reserve Bank of India with regard to various transactions involving foreign exchange, inter alia,stock option plans, technology transfer agreements, EPC contracts, legal service agreements, acquisition of foreign companies, foreign currency loans, suppliers credit etc.
  • Assist in incorporation of offshore trusts and companies as subsidiaries / joint ventures abroad

Provident Fund (PF) and Employees State Insurance (ESI) Compliances

  • Assistance in requisite documentation in respect of all employees
  • Monthly calculation of contributions and facilitating payments thereof
  • Assistance in filing returns and maintenance of records and workings
  • Obtaining records for employees from PF / ESI departments
  • Assistance in transfers / withdrawals of employees PF
  • Facilitating in inspections by PF / ESI departments

Other Various Labour Laws (Filings and Maintenance of Records)

  • Labour Welfare Fund
  • Profession Tax
  • Payment of Wages Act, 1936
  • Minimum Wages Act, 1948
  • Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
  • Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
  • Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
  • Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1958
  • Factories Act, 1948