Direct Taxation

We provide pragmatic solutions for multi-national companies, Indian companies, expatriates, Non-Resident and Resident Indians. In this endeavor we are immensely helped by our extensive knowledge of taxation practices and procedures followed worldwide and our regular interaction with the Indian tax authorities.

What We Do

• Evolving taxation strategy - Optimizing tax incidence through application of tax incentives, tax holidays and benefits, double tax treaty networks, use of intermediate companies, transfer pricing and other options, comprehensive worldwide tax planning etc.
• Inbound and outbound investments - Advising on Tax and exchange control regulations planning for investments in India and for Indian business concerns setting operations and having investments abroad.
• Structuring of managerial remuneration – Advising clients on tax effective compensation structuring for their employees .

• Preparation, review and filing of corporate and non-corporate returns and e-returns
• Withholding Tax (TDS) compliance services
• Handling and representation in income tax Search, Seizure and Survey cases
• Appearance before Income Tax authorities
• Representation before judicial authorities in assessments and appeals
• Assistance in preparing submissions
• Assistance in availing exemption certificates and approvals
• Co-ordination with legal counsels
• Conducting tax compliance review

• Advice and assistance in seeking advance rulings from the Authority for Advance Rulings in India on international tax issues
• Withholding tax advisory
• Evaluation of tax treaties to examine taxability and availability of tax treaty relief
• Expatriate advisory services
• Assistance in obtaining Tax Clearance Certificates
• Representation before judicial authorities in assessments and appeals
• Assistance in filing tax returns

• Generation of remittance certificates
• Computation of taxable income for short and long term gains
• Computation of capital gains tax liability

Advantage RSM Astute

• Actively servicing a large number of Indian and multinational companies in matters of corporate advisory, taxation and accounting issues across various industries and service verticals.
• Dedicated team of personnel having expertise in the field of direct taxation, indirect taxation, transfer pricing, foreign exchange regulations, corporate and other commercial regulations.
• Access to global methodologies, subject expertise and best practices of RSM International.
• RSM Astute Consulting Group (along with its affiliates) together has been ranked as the 5th largest accounting and consulting group in India (International Accounting Bulletin - September 2010).
• Extensive experience in advisory, taxation and accounting matters across various industries and service verticals.
• Multi-disciplinary team of professionals comprising of Chartered Accountants, MBAs, Engineers, Company Secretaries, CISA / DISA, Cost Accountants and Law graduates.
• Indian personnel strength of over 800 people having expertise in diverse fields and Nation wide presence.