Audit & Assurance

Audit is the cornerstone of strong governance in any organization. It plays a critical role in evaluating operational effectiveness and efficiency, while also enhancing internal controls and strengthening investor confidence.

With a balanced blend of technical expertise and industry experience, our team delivers audit and assurance services tailored to the unique needs of each client, helping them stay compliant, transparent, and strategically prepared.

Our Assurance Services Include:

• Statutory Audits of large corporations, public sector undertakings, and banks

• Tax Audits in compliance with regulatory requirements

• Transfer Pricing Audits to ensure arm’s-length pricing and documentation

• Internal Audits to evaluate risk management and control frameworks

• Investigation Audits for forensic analysis and fraud detection

• Audit and Review of Financial Statements under Local GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS

• SOX Attestation in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

• Agreed-Upon Procedures for specific, client-defined objectives

• Certification Services for various statutory and regulatory requirements

• Financial Reporting Advisory Services for improved reporting accuracy and transparency

• Audits of Trusts, Co-operative Societies, and NGOs

Every business decision carries tax implications that can significantly impact profitability and long-term growth. With tax and regulatory frameworks—both in India and globally—undergoing rapid transformation, navigating this evolving landscape requires expert insight at every stage, from planning through compliance.

We focus on quality, reliability, and real-time responsiveness to meet the diverse and dynamic needs of our clients. Our approach ensures high partner and management involvement, enabling swift decision-making and delivering value through a deep understanding of client objectives.

With shorter communication chains, more senior-level engagement, and empowered client service teams, we offer agile, strategic, and integrated solutions that match the pace of modern businesses.

Our Tax and Regulatory Services Include:

• Direct Tax Services : Advisory, planning, and compliance support in line with domestic tax regulations

• Indirect Tax Services: GST advisory, compliance, audits, and representation

• Transfer Pricing: Planning, documentation, and dispute resolution, aligned with global standards

• Financial Services: Specialized tax and regulatory advice for financial institutions and intermediaries

• Transaction Tax: Structuring, due diligence, and tax planning support for mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring

• Expatriate Taxation: End-to-end solutions for global mobility, including tax planning, compliance, and payroll support for expatriates

Our Key Tax Services

Tax & Legal

In today’s complex tax environment, businesses require more than just compliance—they need insight, strategy, and foresight. Our team of seasoned tax professionals provides a comprehensive suite of direct tax advisory, litigation, regulatory, and compliance services to help clients make informed decisions and manage risk efficiently.

Integrated Tax and Regulatory Expertise

We offer a broad range of fully integrated tax and regulatory services, combining technical expertise with commercial understanding. As India becomes an increasingly attractive investment destination, our specialists support businesses at every stage of their lifecycle—helping them seize opportunities, remain compliant, and minimize risk.

We also assist clients in managing cross-border tax matters by providing structured advice on complex international transactions, helping them optimize returns while staying ahead of global tax developments.

Who We Serve

Our tax solutions are tailored for:

• Large multinational corporations

• Mid-sized enterprises

• High-net-worth individuals

• Entrepreneurs seeking strategic growth

Our goal is to minimize both business and personal tax exposure through legitimate planning and ongoing awareness of evolving tax regulations in India and abroad.

Service Categories

1.Corporate Tax Services

We help clients navigate increasingly complex tax legislation through proactive planning and compliance strategies.

Key Offerings:

• Corporate tax advisory and planning

• Statutory compliance support

• Tax diagnostic reviews and risk mitigation

• Tax withholding health checks

• Tax minimization strategies and deduction planning

• Capital structure and debt-equity ratio optimization

• Tax implications on EPC/turnkey contracts

• Review of ICDS, Ind-AS, POEM, GAAR applicability

• FIN-48 compliance support

2. Tax Compliance

End-to-end assistance in meeting tax compliance requirements.

Our services include:

• Withholding tax returns preparation and filing

• Advance tax planning and optimization

• Corporate tax return preparation and filing

• Tax return filing for overseas entities operating in India

3. International Tax Services

Our aim is to help businesses optimize their global tax footprint while ensuring full compliance across jurisdictions.

Key Areas of Expertise:

• Outbound investment advisory and due diligence

• Treaty analysis and international tax planning

• BEPS & Multilateral Instrument (MLI) advisory

• Equalisation levy and digital payments taxation

• Non-resident taxation (e.g., shipping companies)

• Investment treaty interpretation

• Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) assistance

• Advance Ruling application support

4. Tax Representation & Litigation Services

We offer strategic representation and litigation support to handle audits, assessments, and disputes at all stages.

Our Litigation Services Include:

• Representation before tax authorities during audits and investigations

• Litigation before CIT(A), DRP, ITAT

• Support to legal counsel for High Court/Supreme Court representation

• Advisory on litigation strategy and execution

• Litigation history reviews and risk analysis

• Evaluation of uncertain tax positions and remediation support

Direct Tax

In the dynamic landscape of indirect taxation, particularly under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Customs law, businesses must remain proactive, compliant, and strategically aligned. Our experienced team provides end-to-end support across advisory, compliance, litigation, and strategic review to help you manage your tax exposure and meet evolving regulatory demands.

Advisory Services

We help clients assess and plan for the tax impact of their business operations and transactions. Our advisory offerings include:

• Evaluation of tax implications on existing and proposed business transactions

• Contract and agreement review to identify GST impact across procurement, manufacturing, and distribution

• Assistance in determining optimal valuation models for related-party transactions under GST, aligned with transfer pricing principles

• Review and validation of legal positions adopted under GST, with suggestions for optimization

• Guidance on compliance with anti-profiteering rules under GST

• Advisory on import/export of goods under the Customs Act, 1962

• Assistance with Customs valuation in related-party import transactions

• Advice on duty-free incentive schemes under the Foreign Trade Policy

Compliance Services

Staying compliant with GST and related legislation is crucial for risk mitigation and operational continuity. Our compliance services include:

• Assistance in obtaining GST and other statutory registrations

• Verification of input tax credit (ITC) and identification of ineligible credits

• Review of periodic tax liability computations

• Preparation and filing of GST returns and other periodic filings

• Implementation of GSP/ASP solutions for seamless compliance management

• Filing of statutory applications before relevant authorities

Litigation Support

We offer strategic and responsive support in handling indirect tax disputes, inquiries, and clarifications:

• Drafting responses to notices, inquiries, and communications from tax authorities

• Assistance with filing appeals against appellate orders

• Representation before GST and Customs authorities, including coordination with external counsel where needed

• Filing of advance ruling applications for clarity on ambiguous issues

Other Services

We support your tax function with strategic reviews, training, and audit preparedness:

• Due diligence reviews from an indirect tax perspective (for M&A, investment, or internal controls)

• Health-check reviews to assess the adequacy of compliance systems

• Representation and technical assistance during departmental audits

• Support in preparing and filing representations before Advance Ruling or other tax authorities

• Training for management and staff on key GST provisions and updates

Indirect Tax

In an increasingly regulated global environment, transfer pricing has become a critical area for businesses engaged in cross-border and intra-group transactions. Our Transfer Pricing team provides strategic, end-to-end support—ranging from compliance documentation and planning to dispute resolution and Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs).

We assist clients throughout the lifecycle of inter-company transactions, offering tailored solutions in policy formulation, implementation, documentation, compliance, and representation before revenue and appellate authorities.

1. Compliance Services

We ensure businesses meet their statutory obligations under Indian transfer pricing laws, with precise and timely compliance support. Our services include:

• Preparation of Local TP Documentation for international and specified domestic transactions:

  • Functional analysis

  • Comparability analysis

  • Industry and business overview

• Assistance in obtaining Accountant’s Report (Form 3CEB)

• Master File and Country-by-Country (CbC) Reporting support:

  • Master File preparation and review

  • CbC Report assistance where:

    • The parent company is Indian

    • The Indian entity is the Alternative Reporting Entity (ARE)

    • There is no CbC exchange agreement with the parent’s country

    • Exchange exists, but the foreign jurisdiction fails to share the report

• Liaison with prescribed tax authorities when required

2. Advisory Services

We provide strategic transfer pricing advisory to align business models with tax efficiency and regulatory compliance:

• Assistance in designing or restructuring business/operational models

• Transfer pricing due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, or investments

• Support on corporate governance compliance under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI regulations

• Identification and review of related party transactions (RPTs):

  • Assessment of ordinary course of business

  • Arm’s length evaluation

  • Determination of required approvals (Audit Committee, Board, Shareholders)

• Ongoing RPT compliance reviews (quarterly/half-yearly/annually)

• Presentation of findings at board meetings for compliance assurance

• Review of deemed international transactions

• Preparation of profit attribution studies

• Global transfer pricing policy documentation

• Advisory on:

  • Supply chain restructuring

  • Management fees and royalty structuring

  • Inter-company financing arrangements

3. Dispute Avoidance & Resolution

We support clients in proactively resolving disputes and navigating complex tax authority engagements:

• Representation before:

  • Transfer Pricing Officer

  • CIT (Appeals)

  • Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP)

  • Appellate Tribunals (ITAT)

• Drafting of submissions, appeals, and correspondences with authorities

• Litigation support and tax briefings for High Court/Supreme Court representation

• Assistance with:

  • Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) – Unilateral, Bilateral, or Multilateral

  • Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAPs)

  • Safe Harbour application process

Transfer Pricing

In today’s fast-paced and evolving regulatory landscape, business transactions require more than just financial diligence—they demand strategic tax insight. Our Transaction Tax experts combine deep technical knowledge with practical deal experience to deliver tailored solutions that align with your business goals.

We work closely with you to understand your commercial objectives and offer efficient, compliant, and forward-looking tax strategies to support mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and investment activities.

Our Expertise Covers:

• Corporate transactions such as acquisitions, disposals, mergers, spin-offs, capital reductions, share buybacks, and other organizational or capital restructurings

• Tax advisory on distressed asset acquisitions and transactions under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC)

• Support to Committees of Creditors (CoC) in evaluating resolution plans submitted under IBC

• Cross-border M&A project management, including tax structuring and execution

• Restructuring of diversified business units to build sharper focus or exit non-core segments

• Value-based restructuring for monetization, fundraising, or forming strategic joint ventures

• Rationalization of complex group structures to achieve tax and operational efficiency

• Voluntary liquidations and spin-offs under the IBC

• Design and implementation of robust, tax-efficient structures aligned with your strategic direction

Our Transaction Tax Services Include:

• Corporate Restructuring: Strategic tax advice on mergers, demergers, and internal reorganization to maximize value and ensure compliance

• IBC-Related Tax Advisory: Specialized tax solutions for stakeholders involved in insolvency proceedings, resolution plans, and distressed asset deals

• Deal Tax Advisory: End-to-end tax support on buy-side and sell-side transactions, including due diligence, structuring, and post-deal integration

• Private Equity & Venture Capital (PE/VC) Advisory: Tax-efficient structuring for fund investments, exits, and portfolio restructuring

Our Transaction Tax team is your strategic partner in building, optimizing, and executing high-impact business transactions. Whether you are expanding, consolidating, or exiting, we ensure you do it in a tax-smart, compliant, and commercially sound manner.

Transaction Tax

In today’s global economy, workforce mobility is not just a trend—it’s a business imperative. As organisations deploy talent across borders to meet dynamic business needs, managing tax, compliance, and mobility-related complexities becomes critical.

Our Expatriate Tax team provides end-to-end support for managing international assignments—helping both employers and employees navigate the intricacies of tax, social security, immigration, and compensation planning.

We combine deep technical expertise with practical experience, offering tailored solutions to ensure compliance, minimise risk, and align with your corporate policies and global mobility goals.

Our Key Services Include:

1. International Assignment Tax Management

• End-to-end tax and regulatory advisory for inbound and outbound secondees

• Assistance in structuring global mobility programs that are tax-efficient and compliant

• Advisory on cross-border secondment structures and their tax implications

2. Immigration and Visa Compliance

• Guidance on work permits, visa requirements, and immigration regulations

• Coordination with legal advisors or immigration experts (locally and globally)

• Advisory on compliance risks related to short-term business travelers

3. Compensation Structuring

• Design of cost-effective, tax-compliant expatriate compensation packages

• Planning and implementation of equalized or localized compensation models

• Integration with payroll systems to ensure smooth administration

4. Social Security Advisory

• Advisory on international social security agreements and contributions

• Assistance with detachment certificates, exemptions, and compliance

• Guidance on contributions under India’s Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) and other statutory laws

5. Incentive Plans and Equity Compensation

• Structuring of employee incentive plans, including equity-based awards

• Advisory on tax and regulatory treatment of stock options, RSUs, and share plans

• Assistance in global reporting requirements for equity benefits

6. Payroll Tax and Compliance Review

• Diagnostic review of payroll tax and social security compliance for employers

• Identification of potential exposures or missed obligations

• Support in streamlining payroll processes for mobile employees

Our services are delivered in collaboration with our global network of member firms, ensuring seamless cross-border support and local compliance, wherever your employees are assigned.

Expatriate Taxation

In a world of constant change and evolving priorities, businesses must stay agile, resilient, and forward-thinking. Our Corporate Advisory practice is built on helping organisations not only adapt to disruption—but thrive through it.

We partner with our clients to develop tailored, actionable strategies that drive sustainable growth, strengthen operations, and prepare them for the challenges of tomorrow. Our approach brings together sector specialists, technical experts, and strategic thinkers from across the firm to deliver practical, high-impact outcomes.

What We Do

By working in multi-disciplinary teams, we provide holistic, insight-driven advisory support to help clients at every stage of their business journey—whether they're transforming their organisations, unlocking new opportunities, or navigating complex challenges.

Our Advisory Focus Areas Include:

• Business transformation and performance improvement: Helping organisations realign their strategy, operations, and cost structure to build resilience and enhance value.

• Operational and organisational restructuring: Supporting change initiatives—whether to streamline processes, right-size teams, or modernise legacy systems.

• Risk management and governance advisory: Assisting clients in identifying, assessing, and mitigating strategic, financial, and operational risks.

• Growth and opportunity realisation: Providing market entry strategies, business model innovation, and strategic roadmap development for scaling businesses.

• Strategic reviews and diagnostics: Offering independent assessments of organisational health, competitiveness, and alignment with long-term goals.

Corporate Advisory

Our Financial Tax Services team offers deep domain expertise and a strategic approach to handling the unique tax and regulatory challenges faced by financial institutions. With extensive experience across the domestic and international tax landscape, our professionals provide comprehensive advisory, compliance, and litigation support.

We collaborate with senior advisors, including former regulators, giving us access to insights that significantly enhance the quality and effectiveness of our services.

What We Offer

Our Financial Tax practice focuses on uncovering opportunities and turning them into advantages for our clients through innovative, industry-specific strategies. We integrate tax, legal, and regulatory knowledge with our ability to execute both locally and globally.

We also regularly conduct roadshows and webinars in collaboration with local custodians to share updates on income tax and regulatory developments in India.

Key Services

• Restructuring existing businesses

• Regulatory approvals for new business activities

• Advisory on inbound/outbound investment regulations

• Transaction-specific tax and regulatory advice

• Tax and regulatory compliance & litigation

• Representation before CBDT, ministries, and regulatory bodies

Sector-Specific Solutions

1. Banks (Domestic and Foreign)

• Assistance in obtaining banking licenses

• Compliance with RBI policies

• Direct tax compliance and advisory

• Litigation and representation services

• Tax and regulatory health check

• Response to regulatory/tax authority queries

2. NBFCs, P2P Lenders, HFCs, ARCs

• Regulatory approval and setup support

• Compliance with sector-specific regulations

• Tax advisory and litigation support

• Tax health check services

• Representation before relevant authorities

3. Alternate Investment Funds (AIFs)

• Fund structuring and documentation review

• SEBI registration assistance

• Regulatory and tax advisory

• Compliance for both fund and investors

• Litigation and representation support

• Preparation of tax and operations manuals

4. Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)

• FPI license assistance via Designated Depository Participants (DDPs)

• Jurisdictional analysis for tax strategy

• PAN registration and initial tax setup

• Tax compliance and return filing

• Tax computation and liability calculation

• Litigation support and representation

5. Fintech Companies

• Regulatory applicability and business model evaluation

• Registration with appropriate regulators

• Startup structuring and entity setup

• Tax and compliance advisory

• Representation and litigation support

6. Insurance and Reinsurance Companies

• Liaison office, branch, or entity setup in India

• Approvals and clarifications from IRDAI

• IPO readiness advisory

• Tax advice on insurance products

• Compliance, litigation, and regulatory health checks

7. Wealth Management Firms

• Structuring of inbound and outbound investments

• Advisory on taxation of investment products

• Direct tax compliance

• Litigation support and authority engagement

8. Other Financial Intermediaries

• Regulatory approval assistance

• Compliance advisory under applicable frameworks

• Direct tax advisory and litigation services

• Tax health checks and ongoing support

Financial Services

1. Financial Management Consulting

• Financial planning and strategy

• Working capital management

• Cash flow and fund flow analysis

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Cost reduction strategies

• Capital structuring and fund raising

2. Business Process Reengineering (BPR)

• Process improvement and workflow automation

• Internal control systems and risk management

• ERP implementation and support

• Business process optimization and standardization

3. Corporate Strategy and Business Advisory

• Business restructuring and turnaround strategies

• Entry and exit strategies (e.g., joint ventures, mergers)

• Business valuation and feasibility studies

• SWOT and competitor analysis

• Strategic planning and performance evaluation

4. Project Finance and Advisory

• Preparation of project reports and detailed project reports (DPRs)

• Financial modeling and viability analysis

• Liaison with banks and financial institutions

• Subsidy and incentive advisory (e.g., under Startup India, Make in India)

5. Tax Planning and Optimization

• Strategic tax planning (domestic and international)

• Transfer pricing advisory

• GST and indirect tax structuring

• Advisory on tax-efficient business structures

6. Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructuring

• Due diligence (financial, legal, and tax)

• Business valuation and fairness opinion

• Post-merger integration advisory

• Corporate debt restructuring

7. Risk Management and Internal Audit

• Enterprise risk management (ERM)

• Internal audit systems design and execution

• Fraud detection and forensic audit

• SOX compliance and internal controls review

8. Information Systems and Technology Advisory

• IT systems audit

• Data analytics and business intelligence

• Cybersecurity and data protection advisory

• ERP system evaluation and implementation

9. Human Resource Consulting

• Compensation structuring and payroll compliance

• HR audit and performance appraisal systems

• ESOP structuring

• Organizational restructuring and manpower planning

10. Sustainability and ESG Consulting

• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting

• Sustainability audits and advisory

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy

Management Consultancy