Service Line 07

Direct Tax, GST & Regulatory Compliance

Practical support for direct tax, GST, TDS/TCS, business setup and selected recurring regulatory obligations of businesses, promoters and professionals.

Consistent information, handled on a defined calendar.

Businesses face multiple tax and regulatory obligations throughout the year. Returns, reconciliations, tax payments, registrations, corporate filings and departmental notices must be handled using complete and consistent information.

We assist clients with direct tax, GST, TDS/TCS, business registrations, company and LLP filing support, compliance monitoring and responses to departmental communications according to the agreed professional scope. Legal opinions, legal drafting, company-secretarial certifications and specialised industry-specific regulatory work are undertaken by or coordinated with appropriately qualified professionals where required.

Areas of Tax and Compliance Support

01 Direct Tax Compliance

Preparation of recurring income-tax computations, returns and related schedules based on information provided and approved by the client.

  • Income-tax returns for companies, LLPs, firms and individuals
  • Advance-tax and self-assessment-tax calculations
  • Depreciation and brought-forward loss schedules
  • Capital-gains computation
  • Promoter and key-person tax compliance
02 Direct Tax Advisory & Lawful Tax Planning

Prospective assessment of tax implications and available alternatives before business decisions are implemented.

  • Tax considerations relating to entity selection and transaction structures
  • Remuneration and profit-distribution planning
  • Capital expenditure and depreciation planning
  • Year-end tax planning
  • Tax considerations in sale, acquisition or restructuring
  • Tax impact of proposed investments and financing arrangements
03 GST Registration & Advisory

Assessment and maintenance of GST registration and transaction treatment.

  • GST applicability and new registration
  • Amendment, revocation of suspension and cancellation support
  • Additional place and multi-state registration
  • Classification, rate and place of supply
  • Reverse charge and composition-scheme assessment
  • Export, SEZ and interstate-transaction considerations
04 GST Returns & Reconciliations

Reconciliation of GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B with books of account and applicable portal data.

  • GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B preparation
  • Reconciliation of returns with books of account and portal data
  • GSTR-2B and input-tax-credit reconciliation
  • Annual-return and reconciliation support
  • Turnover and tax-liability reconciliation
05 E-Invoicing, E-Way Bills & Transaction Compliance

Review of transaction-level GST documentation and controls.

  • E-invoicing applicability and process review
  • Invoice-format and mandatory-particular review
  • E-way bill compliance
  • Credit and debit notes
  • Export, job-work and branch-transfer documentation
  • Reconciliation of e-invoice data with accounting records and GST returns
06 TDS & TCS Compliance

Withholding and collection tax assessment, computation, filing and reconciliation.

  • TDS/TCS applicability assessment
  • Periodic calculations and deposit support
  • Quarterly return preparation and filing
  • Form 16, Form 16A and other applicable certificate support
  • Correction-statement preparation
  • Reconciliation with books, Form 26AS and other available tax information
  • Lower- or nil-deduction documentation support, where applicable
  • Identification of interest, late-fee and short-deduction exposure
07 Tax Notices, Proceedings & Representation

Structured response to income-tax and GST communications, proceedings and rectification matters.

  • Review of notices and departmental communications
  • Preparation of written submissions
  • Supporting-document compilation
  • Portal responses and rectification
  • Representation where professionally permitted
08 Company & LLP Compliance

Financial and compliance support for recurring company and LLP requirements, with professional coordination where necessary.

  • Annual ROC and LLP filings
  • Director KYC and DIN-related filing support
  • Registered office, director and capital changes
  • Corporate compliance calendar
  • Coordination with a practising Company Secretary where required
09 Startup & New-Business Setup Support

Initial financial, tax and compliance support for establishing a new enterprise.

  • Financial and tax considerations in the choice of entity
  • Company or LLP incorporation coordination
  • PAN, TAN, GST and Udyam registrations
  • Startup India or DPIIT recognition eligibility and application support
  • Initial accounting and compliance setup
  • Founders' capitalisation and compliance calendar
10 Selected Business Registrations and Coordination

Support for selected registrations applicable to the business.

  • Professional tax
  • Shops and Establishments
  • Import Export Code
  • Digital Signature Certificate coordination
  • Registration amendment and closure support

Built for recurring compliance or a specific tax matter.

The service is suitable for businesses and promoters seeking structured recurring compliance or support with a specific tax or registration matter.

Businesses With Multiple Recurring Filings

Entities managing GST, TDS, income-tax and ROC obligations.

Multi-State Businesses

Companies requiring coordinated GST registrations and reconciliations.

Businesses Receiving Departmental Communications

Taxpayers requiring timely review, documentation and response.

Startups and New Enterprises

Founders requiring entity setup, registrations and an initial compliance framework.

What the engagement may produce.

Typical outputs may include:

  • Direct-tax computation and return
  • Advance-tax and self-assessment tax working
  • GST return and reconciliation
  • Input-tax-credit reconciliation
  • TDS/TCS return and reconciliation
  • Draft tax-notice response or written submission
  • Compliance health-check report
  • Entity-specific compliance calendar
  • ROC filing status
  • Startup and registration checklist

Our Compliance Approach

The engagement is organised around an agreed responsibility matrix, information calendar and review process.

01

Initial Compliance Review

Registrations, filing status and open matters are reviewed at commencement.

02

Defined Calendar

Due dates, client information dates, approvals and payment responsibilities are documented.

03

Preparation & Review

Returns, reconciliations and submissions are prepared and reviewed according to the engagement.

04

Client Review & Approval

Returns, submissions and material positions are shared for client review and approval before filing wherever applicable.

05

Status Reporting

Pending information, filings, notices and actions are communicated periodically.

How the Compliance Engagement Works

1

Compliance Health Check

We review current registrations, filing history and outstanding matters.

2

Scope & Calendar

Responsibilities, information requirements and due dates are agreed.

3

Preparation, Approval & Filing

Returns and filings are prepared based on information made available, reviewed within the agreed scope, approved by the client and submitted through the applicable portal or authority.

4

Notices, Updates & Advisory

Open matters, relevant changes in law and prospective tax-planning requirements are addressed within the agreed engagement scope.

Questions we hear most often.

What is the difference between compliance and tax planning?

Compliance addresses returns, filings and obligations under the applicable rules. Tax planning considers the prospective tax implications of transactions and decisions before they are implemented.

Can you manage GST in multiple states?

Yes, subject to the agreed registrations, transaction volumes, information flow and responsibilities.

Can you help after a deadline has been missed?

Yes. We can review the filing position, applicable interest, late fee, additional fee, information requirements and available steps for regularising the matter. The ability to file, revise, rectify or update a return depends upon the applicable law and statutory time limits.

Can you respond to income-tax or GST notices?

Yes. We can review the communication, reconcile the underlying information, prepare written submissions and represent the matter where professionally and legally permitted. Appeals, writ proceedings, prosecution matters and specialised legal interpretation may require an advocate or another appropriately qualified professional.

Do you provide company incorporation and startup support?

Yes. Financial and tax considerations in entity selection, incorporation coordination, initial registrations, Startup India/DPIIT recognition support and the compliance calendar may be included. Legal documents and company-secretarial certifications are undertaken by or coordinated with appropriately qualified professionals where required.

Important Information

Tax and regulatory services are provided according to the agreed professional scope, applicable law and information and explanations made available by the client. Timely completion depends upon receiving complete and accurate records, management approvals and statutory payments within the required timelines.

Need Structured Taxand Compliance Support?

Discuss the entity structure, registrations, filing requirements and outstanding matters through an initial consultation.