PLANNING & ADVISORY:

We monitor the overall tax strategy keeping in view the changing dynamics of Indian tax legislation. We review your commercial and inter company contracts, build tax management positions and risk mitigation strategies, conduct tax due diligence and undertake tax efficiency analysis of your transactions.

CROSS BORDER TAXATION:

We advice on setting up tax efficient holding structures, business models that mitigate the risk of Permanent Establishment, assist in tax efficient fund repatriation and improve cash flows by obtaining lower tax withholding certificates and advance rulings from Indian revenue authorities.

TRANSFER PRICING:

We review, build and manage a robust transfer pricing policy and compile documentation aligned to your global transfer pricing approach that meet BEPS guidelines too. We routinely assist our clients on Advance Transfer Pricing (APA) scheme, Safe Harbor rule and to meet new documentation and reporting requirements viz. Country by Country Reporting (CbCR) and the Master File.

EXPATRIATE AND HNIS:

We have built specific capabilities in HNIs and international employee engagement i.e., developing tax efficient compensation packages, advising on social security obligations, developing and managing stock option plans, obtaining no objection certificates and filing tax returns

INDIRECT TAXATION:

We assist in regulatory compliances and advisory on critical issues under Goods & Services tax (GST) and other State and local body taxes. We advise on GST implications on transactional issues, cross border transactions, tax classification and transaction structuring for achieving tax efficiency.

Representation and Dispute Resolution:

Our Teams Proactively Manage Risks And Avoid Conflict With Indian Revenue Or Appellate Authorities. Our Partner-led Representations Assist In The Entire Cycle Of Tax Litigation I.E. Drafting And Submitting Replies/Appeals, Appearing Before The Revenue Officer/First Appeals And Assisting Senior Counsels In Representing Before Judicial Bodies.

US INBOUND SERVICES

If you are looking to set up a business in the US, we can guide you in the selection of the right type of business (C-Corp, LLC, etc) as well help you in incorporating the company and obtaining all the necessary tax and regulatory registrations. As a part of our US Inbound services, we offer the following assistance:

• Incorporation Services
• EIN/SSN/ITIN assistance
• State Tax Registrations
• Sales and Use Tax Registrations
• Secretary of State Registrations for doing business.

TRANSACTION TAX SERVICES

Are you considering acquiring a US target? In this case, it is very essential to conduct a detailed tax due diligence to ensure that there are no surprises later on. It is also very critical to structure the acquisition in the most tax efficient manner to ensure that you obtain all the relevant tax advantages. In this area, we offer the following services:

• US Tax Due Diligence
• US Tax Structuring Advisory

US CORPORATE TAX

Our dedicated team of corporate tax specialists can help you comply with all your regular corporate tax compliance requirements at the Federal and State levels. Our services in this area are detailed below:

• Corporate Tax Returns
  o Federal Corporate Tax Returns and State Corporate TaxReturns
• Corporate Tax & Regulatory Compliance
  o Estimated Taxes, Tax Return Extensions, State Annual Reports, State Franchise Tax Returns, etc.
• Corporate Tax Advisory
  o State Tax Nexus, Permanent Establishment issues, Withholding Taxes

INDIVIDUAL TAX RETURNS

Our individual tax return services offer personalised attention and customised solutions for each client. We can help you with the following compliances:

• Federal Form 1040 and Form 1040 NR
• Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)
• Federal Partnership Tax Returns (Form 1065)
• State Partnership Tax Returns

PRIVATE EQUITY/VENTURE CAPITAL FUND SERVICES

Our specialist private equity/venture capital Fund group can help you comply with all the necessary returns and reporting obligations with respect to your US investors.

We offer the following services:

• Tax Structuring advisory for Funds
• Preparation of Schedule K-1's
• Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) testing & reporting assistance
• Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) testing & reporting assistance
• Dodd-Frank registration assistance.

FATCA- FOREIGN ACCOUNT TAX COMPLIANCE ACT

Our team can help comply with FATCA requirements. The purpose of the Act is to ensure that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can identify and collect the appropriate tax from US persons holding financial assets outside the US. We offer the following services:

• Obtain Global Intermediary Identification Number (GIIN).
• Reporting any accounts held by US person with the respective countries revenue authority
• Filing form 8966 with IRS