International Investments

Optimal Structures for inbound/outbound investment

Provide strategic guidance on the most advantageous legal and financial structures for foreign businesses investing in India or Indian businesses expanding globally. This involves considerations of tax implications, regulatory compliance, and overall efficiency in line with the specific goals of the investment.

FDI Approvals / ODI Approvals

Assist clients in navigating the complex regulatory landscape by facilitating Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) approvals for foreign entities looking to invest in India and Outward Direct Investment (ODI) approvals for Indian businesses expanding abroad. This involves coordinating with regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with government policies and regulations.

Profit Repatriation Advisory

Profit Repatriation Advisory: Offer guidance on the efficient repatriation of profits earned in India by foreign businesses or the repatriation of profits from Indian subsidiaries to their overseas parent companies. This involves navigating foreign exchange regulations, tax implications, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws to facilitate the smooth transfer of funds across borders.

Incorporation & Licenses

Entity Incorporation and Commencement Support

Provide comprehensive services for incorporating entities, assisting clients through the entire process of company formation in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This includes support for obtaining necessary approvals, drafting legal documents, and ensuring a smooth commencement of business operations.

Post Incorporation RBI Compliances

After entity incorporation, help businesses in adhering to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations by ensuring post-incorporation compliances. This involves navigating foreign exchange regulations, obtaining necessary approvals from RBI for specific transactions, and maintaining compliance with the central bank’s guidelines to facilitate smooth business operations.

Commercial, Shop License, and Registration

Assist businesses in obtaining necessary licenses and registrations, such as commercial and shop licenses, to legally operate within a specific jurisdiction. This service involves liaising with local authorities, completing requisite paperwork, and ensuring compliance with municipal and state regulations governing commercial establishments.

Business Closure

Exit Strategies to Companies / Closing Operations

Offer guidance on developing effective exit strategies for companies for closing their operations. This involves assessing financial implications, regulatory compliance, and implementing a structured plan to minimize risks and optimize outcomes during the exit process.

Closure Approvals under IBC / Companies Act

Facilitate the closure of companies by obtaining the necessary approvals under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) or the Companies Act. This includes navigating legal procedures, liaising with regulatory authorities, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements to conclude business operations appropriately.

Closure Support

Provide comprehensive support throughout the closure process, offering expertise in legal, financial, and compliance aspects. This support includes assistance with documentation, coordination with regulatory bodies, and strategic advice to streamline the closure while meeting all legal obligations.

Direct Tax

Corporate & Individual Tax Advice, Computation & Filing

Provide comprehensive tax services for both corporations and individuals, offering expert advice on tax planning, computation of tax liabilities, and filing of tax returns. This includes optimizing tax structures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations while minimizing tax liabilities.

Transfer Pricing Study, Agreement & Implementation

Conduct transfer pricing studies to ensure that transactions between affiliated entities comply with tax regulations. Assist in drafting transfer pricing agreements and implementing strategies to align pricing with market conditions, ensuring compliance with tax laws and mitigating the risk of transfer pricing audits.

Cross-Border Tax Treaties

Advise clients on the implications of cross-border tax treaties, helping them navigate the complexities of international taxation. This involves ensuring that businesses and individuals benefit from favorable tax treatment under bilateral or multilateral agreements between countries, optimizing their tax positions in a global context. regulations governing commercial establishments.

Litigation Support

Provide support in tax litigation cases, offering expertise in preparing and presenting financial evidence, conducting forensic analyses, and assisting legal teams in navigating tax-related disputes. This includes representing clients before tax authorities and tribunals to resolve disputes and achieve favourable outcomes.

Indirect Tax

Advisory, Review, Adjudication

Provide advisory, reviewing financial situations and participating in adjudication processes. This involves offering expert guidance, conducting reviews of financial matters, and providing support in legal proceedings to ensure compliance and fair resolution.

Transaction Structuring

Assist businesses in structuring transactions to optimize financial outcomes and minimize tax liabilities. This involves strategic planning and designing transactions to align with legal and regulatory frameworks, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

Periodic Compliance

Ensure businesses adhere to periodic compliance requirements, including tax filings, financial reporting, and regulatory submissions. This service involves continuous monitoring and reporting to relevant authorities to maintain legal and financial compliance.

Refunds/Rebate

assist clients in claiming refunds or rebates by navigating the regulatory process. This includes analysing financial data, preparing necessary documentation, and liaising with authorities to secure rightful refunds or rebates for businesses.

Advance Ruling

Provide support in obtaining advance rulings from relevant authorities. This involves seeking official interpretations of tax laws or regulations before executing a transaction, providing clarity and minimizing legal uncertainties for businesses.

Management Assurance

SOP / Desktop Procedures Review

Conduct reviews of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and desktop procedures within organizations. This involves assessing the effectiveness, accuracy, and compliance of documented processes to enhance operational efficiency and ensure adherence to industry standards.

HR/Labour Policy Design, Review

Assist in the design and review of Human Resources (HR) and Labour policies. This includes ensuring that policies align with legal requirements, industry best practices, and the organization’s objectives, promoting fair and compliant employment practices.

IT General Controls Review

Evaluate Information Technology (IT) general controls within organizations to assess the effectiveness of IT systems in ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance. This involves reviewing IT processes to identify and address potential risks and vulnerabilities.

Pre & Post Finance ERP Implementation Review

Conduct comprehensive reviews of Finance Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems both before and after implementation. This includes assessing system functionality, data accuracy, and compliance with financial reporting standards to optimize ERP performance and ensure smooth financial operations.

Statutory Compliance Review

Perform reviews of statutory compliance within organizations, ensuring that businesses adhere to relevant laws and regulations. This involves a thorough examination of financial records, processes, and documentation to identify and rectify any potential non-compliance issues.