Taxation

Taxation

Taxation is an inseparable aspect of income and wealth creation and an effective tool for governments to augment resources. With blurring of international boundaries, integration of cross border businesses and exchange of tax ideations across nations, governments are today faced with the paramount challenge of continuous reform and development of tax laws, effective implementation, monitoring and dispute resolution. Tax policies of nations further play an important role in inviting foreign investments.

Under the Indian tax system, direct tax laws are primarily enshrined under the Income Tax Act, 1961 and network of Double Tax Avoidance Agreements covering aspect of International taxation. The indirect tax laws broadly encompass the Goods and Service Tax (GST) and Custom regulations. The maze of rules, notifications, circulars, instructions, etc. form integral part of tax regulations Aureus Law has a strong team of legal professionals who constantly keep themselves abreast of domestic and international tax development, through training and research, to provide proactive and insightful tax services to clients. We also work with leading law firms in overseas jurisdiction to provide viable solutions and comprehensive advice on cross border tax matters for a global experience. We strive to simplify the complex maze of tax laws for clear understanding of our clients, provide practical advise and implementable tax strategies.

We comprehensively work with clients in the following areas of direct and indirect taxes providing the following services:

  • India inbound/outbound tax strategy planning and implementation
  • Legal entity formation and registrations
  • Negotiating and establishing Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Tax and Legal due diligences
  • Transactions and business model tax planning
  • Personal taxation services
  • Tax reporting and compliance, including Transfer pricing
  • Tax assessment, representations and audits
  • Representation before tax authorities in appellate proceedings, compounding matters
  • Representation before Appellate Courts on matters relating to appeals/writs – Tax Tribunals, High Court and Supreme Court
  • Representation before Authority for Advance Ruling
  • Representation before Competent Authorities in relation to Mutual Agreement Procedure
  • Assisting in alternate dispute resolution through the forum of Settlement Commission
  • Regular tax advisory and opinions on tax matters
  • Tax and Legal documentation