Service: Tax Advisory

Corporate Tax Advisory

A robust tax strategy is essential for protecting the profitability of your Indian investment and ensuring long-term compliance across borders. Our Corporate Tax Advisory services support European companies in structuring and managing their Indian corporate tax positions in a manner that is efficient, transparent, and fully compliant across jurisdictions. We advise across the full lifecycle—from initial investment structuring to ongoing operations, profit repatriation, and eventual restructuring or exit. Our approach balances Indian tax law, international tax principles, and treaty frameworks with European group objectives, ensuring alignment between local execution and global tax strategy.

We focus on creating defensible structures that withstand regulatory scrutiny while remaining practical to operate. This includes evaluating holding and operating structures, optimising cash repatriation mechanisms, and managing effective tax rates without introducing undue complexity or risk. Particular attention is given to documentation, audit readiness, and consistency with group tax positions. The outcome is a coherent Indian tax framework that supports business growth, meets governance expectations, and enables informed decision-making by group tax teams and boards.

Our focus areas

Our corporate tax work is anchored in strategic alignment and regulatory certainty:

• Investment and holding-structure optimisation
• Treaty analysis and cross-border tax alignment
• Profit repatriation planning (dividends, fees, royalties)
• Effective tax-rate management and modelling
• Documentation aligned with group tax policies
• Audit and scrutiny preparedness
• Coordination with international tax advisors

Our focus is on sustainable, defensible tax outcomes—not short-term optimisation.

Our strengths

Our strength lies in combining technical depth with group-level clarity:

• Senior tax professionals with international experience
• Strong understanding of European group tax governance
• Clear, well-reasoned written opinions for group files
• Practical structuring grounded in Indian realities
• Consistent positions across years and entities
• Close coordination with headquarters tax teams
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation

We help clients manage Indian tax exposure with confidence and control.

Indirect Tax

India’s indirect tax framework – particularly GST – has a direct impact on pricing, margins, working capital, and operational efficiency. Our Indirect Tax services support clients in designing, reviewing, and stabilising GST and other indirect-tax processes to ensure smooth operations, accurate credit utilisation, and minimal disputes. We work closely with finance, logistics, and supply-chain teams to ensure tax processes reflect commercial reality and operational flows.

Our advisory goes beyond registrations and returns. We analyse supply chains, transaction flows, and documentation to identify risks, inefficiencies, and blocked credits. We also support clients during audits, assessments, and departmental inquiries, helping them respond with clarity and consistency. By embedding indirect-tax considerations into day-to-day processes, we help clients reduce friction, improve predictability, and avoid downstream litigation. The result is a GST framework that supports business continuity while remaining compliant across multiple states and operational models.

Our focus areas

Our indirect-tax support is practical and process-driven:

• GST registration, classification, and rate analysis
• Supply-chain and transaction tax mapping
• Input-tax credit (ITC) optimisation and reviews
• Advisory on complex topics of export / import of goods and services under GST and other transaction advisory
• GST health checks and risk diagnostics
• Audit support and representation before authorities
• Multi-state compliance coordination

Our focus is on prevention, accuracy, and operational continuity.

Our strengths

We bring execution realism to indirect-tax advisory:

• Process-oriented approach integrating tax, finance, and logistics
• Experience with complex, multi-state operations
• Early-warning mindset to prevent disputes
• Strong audit-handling and representation capability
• Clear documentation and reconciliations
• Practical guidance rather than theoretical positions
• Consistent support during audits and assessments

We help clients make GST work for the business – not against it.

Direct Tax

Our Direct Tax services cover all aspects of Indian corporate income taxation, providing end-to-end support from return preparation to assessments, audits, and appellate proceedings. We assist clients in navigating India’s evolving tax landscape while maintaining consistency with global tax policies and audit standards. Our work is grounded in accuracy, defensibility, and disciplined documentation.

We support tax computations, filings, withholding-tax obligations, and provisioning, while also representing clients during tax scrutinies and inquiries. Special emphasis is placed on preparing robust documentation and audit trails that withstand regulatory review and align with group audit expectations. By maintaining consistent methodologies across years and entities, we help clients reduce volatility, manage exposure, and avoid surprises. The outcome is a stable, well-managed direct-tax position that allows management to focus on operations rather than uncertainty.

Our focus areas

Our direct-tax services are structured for consistency and control:

• Corporate tax computations and return filings
• Withholding-tax advisory and compliance including on cross boarder transactions
• Tax provisioning and reporting support
• Handling of assessments / scrutinies and enquiries
• Representation in appeals and proceedings
• Documentation and audit preparedness
• Coordination with statutory and group auditors

Our focus is on predictability and defensibility.

Our strenghts

We deliver reliability in a complex tax environment:

• Consistent methodology across years and entities
• Documentation aligned with global audit requirements
• Responsive support during assessments and appeals
• Clear articulation of positions to authorities
• Strong coordination with finance and audit teams
• Practical risk assessment and mitigation
• Long-term continuity of advice

We ensure Indian direct tax remains controlled and manageable.

Transfer Pricing

Transfer pricing is a key risk area for multinational groups operating in India. Our Transfer Pricing services help clients design, implement, and defend pricing models that reflect commercial reality and withstand regulatory scrutiny. We focus on aligning inter-company arrangements with actual functions, risks, and value creation in India, while remaining consistent with global TP frameworks.

We support clients across the full TP lifecycle—from functional and economic analysis to benchmarking, documentation, and audit defence. Particular emphasis is placed on dispute prevention through robust upfront design and clear documentation. Where disputes arise, we assist in managing audits and negotiations with tax authorities. Our approach balances economic rigour with practical operability, ensuring TP policies are not only defensible but also workable for business teams.

Our focus areas

Our TP work is grounded in substance and clarity:

• Functional, asset, and risk (FAR) analyses
• Benchmarking and full scale Transfer Pricing Studies
• Inter-company pricing policies
• Master file and local file documentation
• Audit and scrutiny support
• Dispute-prevention strategies
• Alignment with global TP frameworks

Our focus is on reducing controversy while supporting business models.

Our strenghts

We combine technical depth with commercial understanding:

• Integrated teams of economists and tax experts
• Experience with European Mittelstand and large groups
• Strong focus on dispute prevention
• Clear, defensible documentation
• Practical solutions aligned with operations
• Effective audit and inquiry handling
• Consistency with OECD and EU expectations

We help clients manage TP as a governance issue, not just a tax risk.

Tax Compliance Services

Tax compliance in India involves multiple filings, payments, reconciliations, and procedural requirements across direct and indirect taxes. Our Tax Compliance Services provide operational support to ensure all statutory obligations are met accurately and on time, allowing management to focus on business priorities. We act as a central coordination point, integrating compliance across tax types and entities.

We manage recurring filings, payment tracking, documentation, and reconciliations while maintaining visibility for group finance and tax teams. Our structured processes, digital workflows, and reminder systems reduce dependency on individuals and minimise the risk of missed deadlines. The result is a stable compliance environment with clear accountability, reliable reporting, and audit-ready documentation.

Our focus areas

Our compliance support is disciplined and system-driven:

• Direct and indirect tax returns for Indian and overseas entities
• Payment tracking, reconciliations and coordination for refunds
• Documentation and record management
• Compliance calendars and reminders
• Coordination with statutory auditors
• Query handling and follow-ups
• Dashboard reporting for management

Our focus is reliability and consistency.

Our strengths

We bring structure to routine compliance:

• Integrated tax and BPO delivery teams
• Digital workflows and tracking tools
• Reliable deadline management
• Clear ownership and accountability
• Strong audit and review readiness
• Scalable processes as operations grow
• Transparent reporting to headquarters

We ensure compliance becomes routine – not a risk.

Permanent Establishment

The risk of creating a Permanent Establishment in India is a critical concern for foreign companies operating through sales, service, or project models. We provide strategic advisory on whether your overseas business structures—such as sales models, service projects, or temporary assignments—accidentally create a taxable presence (PE) in India. This is a common trap that can lead to significant back-taxes and penalties. We review your contracts and operational models to document the functions being performed, helping you limit your exposure while enabling your business to operate effectively. Our integrated approach ensures that your Indian entity is both compliant on the surface and structurally protected against complex international tax risks.

Our focus areas

Our PE services focus on clarity and mitigation:

• PE risk reviews for sales and service models
• Project-based PE assessments
• Treaty interpretation and documentation
• Functional analysis and evidence creation
• Registration and filing support for foreign entities for tax purposes if a project-specific presence is required
• Alignment with global tax positions
• Risk-mitigation strategies

Our focus is enabling business while managing exposure.

Our strengths

We bring international perspective to PE analysis:

• Deep knowledge of treaties and global practice
• Experience with European operating models
• Practical, business-friendly solutions
• Clear documentation for audits
• Strong coordination with global tax advisors
• Balanced risk-reward assessment
• Credible positions with authorities

We help clients operate in India without unintended tax consequences.

Taxes for Ex-pats

Managing expatriate and cross-border employee taxation requires close coordination between tax, HR, and payroll functions. Our Expat Tax services support companies and individuals in navigating Indian tax, social security, and compliance requirements while maintaining alignment with home-country obligations. We focus on clarity, predictability, and employee confidence.

We advise on compensation structuring, withholding optimisation, tax equalisation policies, and social-security considerations. Our approach ensures employees understand their obligations and benefits, reducing uncertainty and disputes. By coordinating with HR and payroll teams, we help clients implement compliant and employee-friendly solutions that support mobility and retention.

Our focus areas

Our expat tax support is integrated and employee-centric:

• Compensation and assignment structuring
• Tax withholding and reporting
• Equalisation and protection policies
• Social-security analysis
• Cross-border commuter issues
• Employee communication and support
• Coordination with payroll and HR

Our focus is smooth mobility with controlled tax outcomes.

Our strengths

We bridge tax rules and people realities:

• Close cooperation between tax and HR specialists
• Experience with German and wider European rules
• Clear communication to employees and management
• Practical implementation support
• Alignment with global mobility policies
• Reduced risk of employee disputes
• Trusted advisory relationship

We make cross-border mobility predictable and compliant.

Indian Customs

Our Indian Customs advisory supports clients in managing valuation, classification, and procedural aspects of imports into India, including related-party transactions. We help clients navigate complex customs regulations while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance.

We assist with HS classification, valuation methods, and special regimes, and support interactions with customs authorities during audits and inquiries. Our approach integrates legal, tax, and operational perspectives to ensure positions are defensible and workable. The outcome is reduced clearance risk, predictable duty exposure, and smoother import operations.

Our focus areas

Our customs services focus on accuracy and defence:

• HS classification analysis
• Customs valuation and related-party pricing
• Special regimes and exemptions
• Documentation and procedural compliance
• Audit and inquiry support
• Interaction with customs authorities
• Risk assessment and mitigation

Our focus is predictability and control at the border.

Our strengths

We combine technical depth with operational insight:

• Strong track record with manufacturing and trading clients
• Integrated legal, tax, and operational view
• Experience in customs audits and investigations
• Clear, defensible documentation
• Practical solutions for ongoing operations
• Responsive support during inquiries
• Credible engagement with authorities

We help clients keep goods moving – without surprises.