DIRECT TAX SERVICE

In today’s dynamic and technology-driven tax environment, effective tax management has become a critical business imperative. With increasing regulatory scrutiny, evolving tax laws, and growing cross-border transactions, businesses and individuals require proactive tax strategies to manage risks, ensure compliance, and optimise outcomes. For over 60 years, N A Shah has been a trusted advisor delivering practical, commercially focused, and technically robust direct tax solutions.

Offerings:

COMPLIANCE

Accurate and timely tax compliance forms the foundation of effective tax risk management. We assist businesses, organizations, and individuals in meeting their tax obligations while ensuring efficient compliance processes, timely reporting and appropriate tax oversight.

 

Our Services

  • Compliance support for business entities
  • Compliance support for family offices and HNIs
  • Withholding tax compliance and advisory
  • Advance tax planning and reviews
  • Tax registrations and certifications
  • Compliance support for charitable and exempt entities

LITIGATION

Tax disputes require a strategic approach backed by strong technical expertise and representation capabilities. Our litigation team assists clients through every stage of tax controversy and dispute resolution.

 

Our Services

  • Representation in assessments, investigations and appeals
  • Search, survey and seizure related matters
  • Tax dispute resolution strategy

INTERNATIONAL TAXATION

As businesses increasingly operate across jurisdictions, managing international tax risks has become essential. We provide practical solutions for cross-border transactions, global investments, and multinational operations.

 

Our Services

  • Cross-border transaction tax advisory
  • Inbound and outbound investment structuring
  • Permanent Establishment (PE) advisory
  • POEM, BEPS and MLI evaluation
  • Expatriate taxation and global mobility advisory
  • Withholding tax and foreign tax credit advisory

TAX STRUCTURING & ADVISORY

Well-planned tax structures help businesses achieve operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long-term value creation. We advise clients on tax-efficient structures aligned with their commercial objectives.

 

Our Services

  • Domestic tax advisory
  • Strategic transaction tax advisory
  • Shareholder and promoter tax planning
  • Start-up and growth-stage advisory
  • Tax opinions and position papers

TAX DUE DILIGENCE

Tax due diligence helps identify exposures, mitigate risks, and support informed decision-making in transactions. Our reviews provide clear visibility of historical and potential tax risks.

 

Our Services

  • Buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence
  • Tax health checks and reviews
  • Litigation and contingent liability assessments
  • Tax warranties and indemnity support
  • Post-transaction tax integration assistance

PRIVATE CLIENTS, ESTATE & SUCCESSION PLANNING

Preserving wealth across generations requires careful planning and a holistic approach. We advise promoters, entrepreneurs, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals on wealth preservation and succession strategies.

 

Our Services

  • Estate and succession planning
  • Trust and family governance structures
  • Family office advisory
  • Tax advisory for Family office, Promoters and HNIs
  • Philanthropic and charitable structuring

TRANSFER PRICING

With increasing cross-border transactions and growing scrutiny from tax authorities worldwide, transfer pricing has become a critical area of tax compliance and risk management for multinational enterprises. We help businesses establish robust transfer pricing policies, maintain regulatory compliance, and effectively manage disputes across jurisdictions.

 

Our Services

  • Transfer Pricing documentation and benchmarking
  • Intercompany transaction structuring
  • Transfer price audit, Master File and CbCR Compliance
  • Safe Harbour and APA advisory
  • Transfer pricing litigation support
  • Transfer pricing due diligence and risk assessment