TAXATION LAW

The Direct and Indirect Tax team at S.B. Jain and Associates is made up of lawyers who provide a wide range of tax advisory and litigation services to businesses and organizations in different sectors. With more than 40 years of experience, our tax practice is well-equipped to offer comprehensive guidance on both direct and indirect taxation legal matters. Our clients can rely on us for advice on various tax issues, including GST, VAT, sales tax, customs and excise duty, income tax, service tax, corporate and personnel income tax, company and partnership income tax, and tax effectiveness of commercial ventures.

Regarding Direct Tax, we assist our clients with setting up efficient structures for corporate business presence in India within the framework of domestic law and international treaties to avoid double taxation and comply with other laws. Our team also provides corporate tax planning, computation and filing of income tax returns for all client types, and advice on mergers, demergers, succession planning, family arrangements such as the formation of trusts and HUFs, and more.

In Indirect Tax matters, we provide guidance on state-level value-added tax, analyze the GST regime, review existing contracts from a GST perspective, advise on customs and excise duties, foreign trade policy-related matters, and efficient structuring for business setup in India. We offer advice on portability of goods into India, analysis of location-related incentives, and alternative models for sale/distribution of goods and services, among other things. Our team also helps identify tax risks and potential tax savings through reviewing existing business models and provides representation before tax authorities, tribunals, and courts for tax litigations. We also handle computation, compilation, and filing of GST returns.

In addition to our advisory services, our team is equipped to handle complex tax litigations, including representation before tax authorities, tribunals, and courts. We understand the ever-changing tax landscape in India and work closely with our clients to mitigate tax risks and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations. Our team also stays up-to-date with the latest developments in tax laws and regulations to provide our clients with the most effective and efficient solutions to their tax-related issues.