Direct Tax Advisory Services in India

Managing direct taxes in India requires more than filing annual income tax returns. Companies, business owners, multinational groups, foreign investors and high-net-worth individuals must address evolving tax legislation, corporate tax planning, withholding tax, international transactions and income-tax assessments.

EzyBiz India Consulting LLP provides direct tax advisory services in India, helping domestic and international clients manage tax compliance, evaluate tax risks, structure transactions and respond to income-tax proceedings.

Our services cover corporate taxation, income-tax compliance, scrutiny and reassessment proceedings, appellate representation, international taxation, transfer pricing, NRI taxation and withholding tax advisory.

Led by Chartered Accountant CA Anil Agrawal, our professional practice combines over 20 years of experience with a commercially focused approach to Indian tax and regulatory matters.

Whether your company requires ongoing tax advisory, assistance with a complex cross-border transaction or representation in an assessment dispute, our team can help identify the applicable requirements and develop a structured approach.

Our Direct Tax Advisory Services

We offer a broad range of domestic and international direct-tax services, from routine statutory compliance to specialised tax opinions, assessments and appeals.

Corporate Tax Advisory and Planning

We assist Indian companies, foreign subsidiaries, LLPs and other businesses with direct-tax issues affecting their operations, investments and transactions.

• Corporate income-tax planning and advisory.
• Review of applicable tax rates and available statutory options.
• Business restructuring and transaction-related tax advice.
• Tax treatment of business expenditure and deductions.
• Capital gains and investment transaction advisory.
• Advance tax planning and computation.
• Tax opinions and interpretation of statutory provisions.
• Review of potential tax exposures and contingent liabilities.

Our objective is to assist clients in adopting legally sustainable tax positions supported by documentation, relevant statutory provisions and commercial substance.

Income Tax Assessment and Litigation

Income-tax notices and assessment proceedings can require detailed reconciliation of accounts, examination of transactions, preparation of written submissions and consideration of legal remedies.

Our assessment and litigation services include:

• Scrutiny assessment representation.
• Faceless income-tax assessments.
• Reassessment and related show cause proceedings.
• Replies to income-tax notices and questionnaires.
• Income additions, disallowances and unexplained transactions.
• Penalty proceedings and related submissions.
• Rectification and demand reconciliation.
• First appeals and further appellate support.
• Stay applications against disputed tax demands.

For detailed guidance and specialised professional assistance, visit our Income Tax Assessment and Litigation Services in India.

International Tax Advisory

Foreign companies entering India, Indian businesses operating overseas and multinational groups often face complex questions concerning taxation in more than one jurisdiction.

Our international-tax services cover:

• Cross-border income-tax advisory.
• Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) interpretation.
• Permanent Establishment (PE) analysis.
• Taxation of foreign companies and overseas investors.
• Withholding tax on cross-border payments.
• Royalty, interest and fees for technical services.
• Foreign tax credit and treaty documentation.
• Inbound and outbound investment structuring.
• International tax assessments and dispute support.

Read more about our International Tax Advisory Services in India.

Transfer Pricing Advisory and Compliance

Transactions between associated enterprises require careful consideration of transfer pricing regulations, arm’s length pricing, documentation and prescribed reporting obligations.

We assist multinational groups, Indian subsidiaries and companies engaged in international related-party transactions with:

• Transfer pricing documentation and studies.
• Functional, Asset and Risk (FAR) analysis.
• Economic benchmarking and comparable-company analysis.
• Form 3CEB certification support.
• Review of intercompany service and financing arrangements.
• Transfer pricing planning and policies.
• Transfer Pricing Officer assessment support.
• Transfer pricing dispute resolution and litigation.
• Advance Pricing Agreement and Safe Harbour advisory where applicable.

Explore our dedicated Transfer Pricing Advisory Services.

Income Tax Compliance and Return Filing

Timely and accurate tax compliance helps businesses maintain reliable records, meet statutory obligations and reduce avoidable disputes.

Our compliance support includes:

• Preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns.
• Income tax returns for individuals, LLPs and other taxpayers.
• Preparation and review of income-tax computations.
• Advance tax calculation and payment planning.
• Tax audit coordination and Form 3CD reporting support.
• Reconciliation of Form 26AS, AIS and financial records.
• Review of tax credits, deductions and carried-forward losses.
• Assistance with rectification of return-processing discrepancies.
• Tax compliance reviews and health checks.

The applicable forms, filing deadlines, reporting requirements and tax treatments depend on the relevant tax period and the taxpayer’s circumstances.

TDS, TCS and Withholding Tax Advisory

Indian businesses are required to consider withholding-tax obligations on various domestic and cross-border payments.

Our services include:

• TDS applicability and rate determination.
• Review of domestic vendor payments and contractual arrangements.
• Withholding tax on payments to non-residents.
• TDS and TCS compliance advisory.
• Preparation and review of applicable withholding-tax returns.
• Lower or nil withholding-tax certificate applications.
• Tax treaty benefit evaluation and related documentation.
• Review of withholding-tax defaults and departmental notices.

Cross-border payments may require examination of both domestic income-tax law and the relevant tax treaty before determining the correct withholding obligation.

Form 15CA and Form 15CB / Forms 145 and 146

Foreign remittances may require tax analysis, certification and reporting under the applicable Income-tax Act and Rules.

For the relevant proceedings and tax periods governed by the Income-tax Act, 1961, Forms 15CA and 15CB are familiar reporting and certification forms.

Under the Income-tax Act, 2025 and corresponding Rules, 2026, Forms 145 and 146 provide the relevant reporting and certification framework for applicable cases.

Our services include:

• Review of the nature and purpose of foreign remittances.
• Determination of chargeability to tax in India.
• Application of relevant Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements.
• Withholding-tax computation and certification.
• Preparation and filing support for applicable forms.
• Review of agreements, invoices and supporting remittance documents.
• Coordination of related tax and foreign-exchange compliance requirements.

Learn more about our Form 15CA, Form 15CB, Form 145 and Form 146 Services.

NRI and High-Net-Worth Individual Tax Advisory

NRIs, returning Indians, business promoters and high-net-worth individuals may have income and assets across multiple jurisdictions, creating questions about residence, taxation and reporting obligations.

Our advisory covers:

• Determination of residential status.
• Taxability of Indian and foreign income.
• NRI income-tax return preparation.
• Capital gains on property and securities.
• Property sale and withholding-tax implications.
• Foreign income and asset reporting.
• DTAA benefits and foreign tax credits.
• Tax planning for returning Indians.
• Representation in income-tax assessments and disputes.

For detailed assistance, visit our NRI Taxation Services in India.

Income-tax Act, 2025: Compliance and Transition

The Income-tax Act, 2025 came into force on 1 April 2026, introducing a reorganised legislative framework, revised section numbering and corresponding rules and forms.

However, the Income-tax Act, 1961 continues to apply to relevant earlier tax periods and proceedings under the repeal and savings framework, including section 536 of the Income-tax Act, 2025.

For example:

• Income earned during Financial Year 2025-26 relates to Assessment Year 2026-27 and continues to be governed by the applicable provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
• Income earned during Financial Year 2026-27 falls within Tax Year 2026-27 under the Income-tax Act, 2025.
• Notices, assessments, reassessments, penalties and appeals concerning earlier tax periods may continue under the former Act in accordance with the transitional provisions.

Businesses should therefore ensure that tax computations, withholding analysis, statutory forms and procedural submissions use the correct provisions for the relevant period.

The Income Tax Department’s official Income-tax Act, 2025 resources contain legislation, rules, transition guidance and comparison tools.

Tax Advisory for Foreign Companies and Indian Subsidiaries

Foreign investors establishing subsidiaries, branch offices or other business operations in India may require coordinated advice on corporate taxation, cross-border transactions and ongoing compliance.

We assist with matters including:

• Tax implications of entering the Indian market.
• Indian subsidiary taxation and reporting.
• Foreign shareholder funding arrangements.
• Related-party transactions and transfer pricing.
• Repatriation of dividends, interest and royalties.
• Permanent Establishment and withholding-tax risks.
• Ongoing corporate income-tax compliance.
• Tax implications of reorganisations and exits.
• Tax due diligence for acquisitions and investments.

Where relevant, our direct-tax advisory can be coordinated with FEMA, company-law and other regulatory requirements.

Industries and Clients We Serve

Our direct-tax services are relevant to a wide range of business activities and taxpayer profiles, including:

• Indian private limited companies and LLPs.
• Foreign-owned subsidiaries and multinational enterprises.
• Manufacturing and engineering businesses.
• Information technology, IT-enabled services and SaaS companies.
• Healthcare and pharmaceutical companies.
• E-commerce and retail businesses.
• Logistics and service providers.
• Start-ups and growing enterprises.
• Promoter-led and family-owned businesses.
• NRIs, investors and high-net-worth individuals.

Our engagement scope is determined by the client’s business structure, relevant tax issues, compliance obligations and professional representation needs.

Typical Direct Tax Advisory Assignments

Our Approach to Direct Tax Advisory

We follow a practical approach designed to identify the applicable tax issues, review supporting records and provide actionable professional guidance.

Understand the Requirement

We begin by identifying the taxpayer’s business, relevant transactions, tax period and specific advisory or compliance requirements.

Review the Documents and Legal Position

We examine relevant financial information, tax records, agreements and statutory provisions. Where necessary, we also consider official guidance and applicable judicial precedents.

Prepare Advice or Submissions

Depending on the engagement, our work may involve a tax opinion, computation, compliance filing, reconciliation, written submission or appellate documentation.

Support Implementation and Follow-up

We assist with the relevant filing or representation requirements and review subsequent communications within the agreed professional scope.

Why Choose EzyBiz India for Direct Tax Advisory?

EzyBiz India Consulting LLP combines domestic taxation, international tax and regulatory advisory experience to assist clients with both routine compliance and complex tax matters.

Our professional strengths include:

• Leadership by CA Anil Agrawal, a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of professional experience.
• Big Four professional background.
• Experience in income-tax assessments, reassessments and appellate matters.
• Domestic and international taxation capabilities.
• Transfer pricing and cross-border transaction advisory.
• Evidence-based written submissions and tax opinions.
• Integration of tax advice with related business and regulatory considerations.
• Clear communication and engagement-specific professional support.

Our aim is to provide practical, legally sustainable advice tailored to the taxpayer’s circumstances rather than relying on standardised responses for every assignment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Direct Tax Advisory Services

What are direct tax advisory services?

Direct tax advisory services include professional advice on income-tax planning, compliance, withholding tax, cross-border taxation, assessments, appeals and other direct-tax matters affecting businesses and individuals.

Can a Chartered Accountant represent a company during income-tax assessment?

Yes. Subject to the applicable statutory provisions and authorisation requirements, a Chartered Accountant may assist and represent eligible taxpayers in specified income-tax assessment and appellate proceedings.

Does EzyBiz assist with income-tax scrutiny and reassessment notices?

Yes. Our professional services include review of notices, transaction reconciliations, preparation of submissions and representation in applicable assessment and reassessment proceedings.

Do you provide direct-tax advisory to foreign companies?

Yes. We assist foreign businesses with relevant Indian income-tax matters, including permanent establishment, withholding tax, treaty interpretation, subsidiary taxation and related-party transactions.

Does EzyBiz provide transfer pricing services?

Yes. Our services include transfer pricing documentation, benchmarking, Form 3CEB support, assessment assistance and related advisory matters.

Which Income-tax Act applies to FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27?

Financial Year 2025-26 is governed by the applicable provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Financial Year 2026-27 falls under the Income-tax Act, 2025, subject to the relevant statutory provisions and transition rules.

Do you provide advice on withholding tax for foreign remittances?

Yes. We assist with determining the applicable withholding-tax requirements, treaty benefits, documentation and relevant remittance certification or reporting obligations.

How can a business engage EzyBiz for direct-tax advisory?

You may contact our team by email, WhatsApp or the website enquiry form. The professional scope and fees can be discussed after understanding the relevant tax issues, records and required deliverables.

Contact Our Direct Tax Advisory Team

Whether you need corporate tax advice, ongoing income-tax compliance, international tax support or representation in an assessment or appeal, EzyBiz India Consulting LLP can assist with the relevant professional services.

Related Direct Tax Services and Resources

• Income Tax Assessment and Litigation Services in India
• Income Tax Scrutiny Assessment
• How to Respond to an Income Tax Notice
• Appeal Against an Income Tax Assessment Order
• Stay of Income Tax Demand
• Faceless Income Tax Appeals
• International Tax Advisory Services
• Transfer Pricing Advisory Services
• NRI Taxation Services
• Foreign Remittance Tax Certification Services