At PPC, we provide end-to-end tax advisory services covering all aspects of direct and indirect taxation. Our team of seasoned professionals brings deep expertise across national and international tax landscapes, helping clients navigate complex regulatory environments while optimizing their tax positions.
- International Services
Global Tax Expertise
Place of Effective Management (POEM)
The Indian domestic tax law has been amended to introduce the concept of POEM while determining the tax residential status of a foreign company in India.
General Anti Avoidance Rules (GAAR)
GAAR empowers the revenue authorities to declare transactions/arrangement as an impermissible avoidance arrangement, thereby determining and levying taxes as may be deemed appropriate.
Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)
The OECD's Action Plan on BEPS proposes new standards to prevent profit shifting and equip governments with instruments to prevent corporations from paying little or no taxes.
Tax Services We Offer
India Tax Advisory
We provide end-to-end tax advisory services covering Income Tax Act provisions, advance tax planning, regulatory compliance, and optimization strategies. Our services include corporate tax planning, tax efficient business structuring, assistance with tax audits and assessments, representation before tax authorities, and strategic advice on minimizing tax exposure while ensuring full compliance with Indian tax laws.
Cross Border Tax Advisory
Our cross-border tax services include structuring of international investments, treaty analysis and benefit optimization, management of withholding tax obligations, foreign tax credit planning, and compliance with international tax reporting requirements. We help clients navigate complex cross-border transactions while optimizing their global tax position.
WTO Tax Consulting
We provide specialized consulting on WTO compliance, customs duty optimization, trade policy impact assessment, and advisory on import-export tax implications. Our experts help businesses understand and comply with WTO regulations while optimizing their international trade tax positions.
Individuals Tax Advisory
We offer comprehensive personal tax services including income tax return filing, tax planning for HNIs, NRI taxation and compliance, expatriate tax services, residential status determination, wealth management tax advisory, tax efficient investment planning, and representation in personal tax assessments. We serve individuals in over 30 countries with their India tax filings and global tax reporting obligations.We use our financial model to develop alternative scenarios, informing recommendations on taxes, insurance, and investments to align with your goals. Exploring scenarios to align recommendations.
Tax Due Diligence
Our tax due diligence services include comprehensive review of historical tax compliance, identification of tax risks and contingencies, assessment of tax litigation exposure, evaluation of tax attributes and carry-forward losses, review of transfer pricing policies, and preparation of detailed tax due diligence reports. We help acquirers make informed decisions by providing clear insights into the target’s tax position.
Corporate Tax Advisory
We provide strategic corporate tax advisory including tax efficient business structuring, mergers and demergers planning, dividend distribution tax planning, tax optimization for group companies, capital gains tax planning, and comprehensive tax compliance services. Our team works closely with businesses to minimize tax costs while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
Tax Policy Analysis and Impact Assessment
We provide detailed analysis of proposed and enacted tax policy changes, assessment of their impact on business operations, strategic recommendations for policy adaptation, and representation in industry consultations on tax policy matters. Our insights help businesses stay ahead of regulatory changes and adapt their strategies accordingly.
Transaction Tax Advisory
Our transaction tax services include tax efficient deal structuring, analysis of alternative transaction structures, tax opinions on proposed transactions, coordination with legal and financial advisors, post-merger integration tax planning, and compliance with transaction-related tax obligations. We have extensive experience advising on large M&A transactions for Fortune 500 companies and Indian corporates.
GST, VAT and Other State Taxes
We provide comprehensive GST advisory including registration and compliance, input tax credit optimization, GST return filing, GST refund claims, transition advisory, GST litigation support, supply chain restructuring for GST efficiency, and advisory on complex GST issues. Our team stays updated with the evolving GST framework to provide timely guidance to clients.
Transfer Pricing & IPR Taxation
Our transfer pricing services include preparation of Master File and Local File documentation, economic analysis and benchmarking studies, assistance with Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs), defense in transfer pricing audits and litigation, Business Restructuring analysis, and IP taxation advisory. We help ensure your international transactions comply with arm’s length principles while optimizing your global tax position.
IP Valuations and Tax on IP Assignments
We provide IP valuation for tax purposes, advisory on tax implications of IP transfers, structuring of IP holding and licensing arrangements, documentation of IP transactions for tax purposes, and support in IP-related tax disputes. Our Managing Partner has extensive experience as a trusted advisor on IP assignments for major corporations.
International Transactions Review and Tax Impact
We conduct comprehensive reviews of international transactions including analysis of tax implications in multiple jurisdictions, assessment of withholding tax obligations, evaluation of PE risk, treaty benefit analysis, and recommendations for tax-efficient structuring. Our global perspective helps clients navigate complex international tax landscapes effectively.
Corporate and Individual’s Tax Litigation
Our litigation services include representation before tax authorities at all levels, assistance in assessment proceedings, filing and arguing appeals before appellate authorities, litigation strategy and planning, settlement negotiations, and advisory on dispute resolution mechanisms. Our Managing Partner is an expert in tax litigation with extensive experience representing clients in complex tax disputes.
