Service

Direct Taxation

Making tax work for you

India's direct tax framework is layered, constantly evolving and unforgiving of errors. Whether you are an individual, a growing business or a large corporate, sound tax planning and rigorous compliance are essential.

Our direct tax team combines technical depth with practical business understanding to deliver advice that is accurate, strategic and forward-looking. We are equally comfortable filing a single return for a professional and steering a multi-entity tax restructuring for a business group.

We treat tax as a year-round strategic conversation rather than a compliance event: one that protects your wealth today and positions your business for its next stage of growth.

Scope of work

What we do for you

Income tax planning, advisory and return filing for individuals, firms and companies
Tax structuring for businesses, HNIs and promoter families
Representation before Assessing Officers, CIT(A) and the ITAT
Advance rulings and withholding tax (TDS) advisory
TDS compliance, return filing and reconciliation
Capital gains planning and advisory, including reinvestment strategies
Tax advisory on corporate restructuring and M&A transactions
Tax due diligence on acquisitions and investments
Salary structuring and senior-executive tax planning
Equalisation levy, BEPS, MLI and international tax advisory

Who this service is for

Corporates & mid-sized businesses

From statutory return filing to restructuring tax positions, we work with finance teams as an extension of their function.

HNIs & promoter families

Tax planning that integrates personal, business and family-trust positions.

Salaried professionals & senior executives

ESOP planning, capital gains optimisation and advisory for globally mobile employees.

NRIs & returning Indians

Residential status, DTAA relief and transition planning under the Income-tax law and FEMA.

Startups & new-age businesses

Tax holiday structuring, ESOP taxation and investor-ready tax positions.

How we work

Our approach

Year-round engagement

Tax planning is not a January-to-March exercise. We engage continuously, flagging exposures and opportunities as they emerge.

Documentation first

Every tax position we recommend is backed by clear documentation that holds up under scrutiny.

Litigation-aware advice

Our partners appear before tax authorities, so our advice anticipates how positions will be tested in assessment.

Family and business in one view

For promoter-led businesses, personal and corporate tax cannot be separated. We plan both together.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you handle assessments and tax notices?

Yes. We represent clients in scrutiny and faceless assessments and before the CIT(A) and ITAT, and support writ proceedings before High Courts together with counsel.

Can you take over tax compliance from an existing accountant?

Yes. We manage a clean transition: reviewing past returns, identifying open exposures and assuming compliance going forward.

Do you advise on cross-border income and DTAA relief?

Yes. DTAA analysis, withholding optimisation and NRI taxation are core to our practice.

How are fees structured?

Fees are agreed upfront, as a fixed annual retainer, a project fee or a per-engagement scope, depending on the nature of the work.

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Let's start a conversation

Whether you have a query, need professional guidance or are looking for a long-term financial partner, reach out and a member of our team will respond promptly.