Our Tax and Regulatory practice helps organizations structure and operate Global Capability Centers with full compliance confidence, from entity setup through steady-state operations. We provide end-to-end support across direct and indirect tax, transfer pricing for intercompany service flows, statutory compliance, and regulatory reporting specific to GCC and Managed Services structures. Our teams combine deep local jurisdictional expertise with global best practices to ensure accurate, audit-ready documentation of cost-plus and service-fee arrangements. We help clients proactively manage regulatory risk across multiple geographies while identifying opportunities for tax efficiency in center location, entity structuring, and transfer pricing design. From day-one setup to ongoing compliance management, we serve as a trusted partner in building resilient, tax-efficient GCC frameworks built for long-term scale.
| Compliance Area | What We Offer |
|---|---|
| Direct & International Tax | Comprehensive advisory on corporate taxation, withholding taxes, and DTAAs, plus Transfer Pricing (TP) policies structured to the arm’s-length principle and built to withstand regulatory scrutiny. |
| GST & Customs Advisory | We architect optimized GST structures: accurate classification, timely input tax credit realization, and zero-rating of exported services, and customs advisory to minimize duty leakage. |
| SEZ / STPI Compliance | We manage the full SEZ compliance lifecycle: from the initial Letter of Approval (LoA) through customs bonding/de-bonding, Net Foreign Exchange (NFE) tracking, and Monthly/Annual Performance Report filings. |
| RBI & FEMA Regulations | We manage FDI compliance and cross-border capital flow requirements, including timely filing of Advanced Remittance Forms (ARF) and Foreign Currency-Gross Provisional Returns (FC-GPR). |
| HR & Labour Compliance | End-to-end labor law compliance across India's central and state frameworks: statutory filings, payroll compliance, and employee welfare obligations. |
| Corporate Governance | We institute internal control frameworks, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 on board functioning with a focus on fraud prevention, whistleblower policy, and data privacy. We've implemented governance controls for many large multinational subsidiaries operating in India. |
Name reservation, drafting constitutional documents (MOA/AOA, shareholder agreements), regulatory filings, and tax registrations (PAN, GST, corporate tax IDs) — plus sector-specific approvals and foreign investment compliance.
Businesses engaging in foreign investment, cross-border transactions, or external commercial borrowings must meet RBI/FEMA requirements, including precise, timely reporting across systems like FIRMS, SMF, and EGCS to avoid penalties.
Through transfer pricing, tax treaty interpretation, Permanent Establishment (PE) analysis, and BEPS/global minimum tax readiness — ensuring tax-efficient cross-border structuring.
Optimizing GST Input Tax Credit and Refunds improves operational efficiency, cash flow, and reduces financial exposure.
Strict monthly, quarterly, and annual obligations: statutory returns, bonded inventory tracking, digital/physical recordkeeping, and Letter of Approval renewals are essential to retain fiscal benefits.
Through governance policies, defined board/management structures, and internal controls under the Companies Act and SEBI regulations, enhancing operational discipline and stakeholder confidence.
Disclaimer: The information provided regarding Global Capability Centers (GCCs), corporate governance, and tax structuring is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute formal financial, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Regulatory frameworks, including FEMA guidelines and GST structures, are subject to change. Please consult a qualified professional for advice tailored to your specific organizational needs before deploying capital or incorporating an entity. Use of this website does not create a firm-client relationship
