INDIRECT TAXES

GST & Service Tax Litigation Support Services

Tahelani & Kalwani is engaged in providing litigation support services for its clients before various appellate authorities/forums. Eminent professionals of the Firm, having diverse exposure of different practice areas, assist in drafting of submissions/representations before the appropriate authority, extending to the personal appearances on requirement basis. We appear and represent in all appeals and other proceedings including before the Appellate Tribunal, Settlement Commission and Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR), Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP), etc. We effectively represent our clients before all layers of tax department which help taxpayers sail through audits and scrutiny by the tax departments easily.

GST– Retainership

  • We provide on-call advisory services on specific issues/queries raised in the course of day-to-day operations related to GST.
  • We review contracts and other key documents and provide comments thereon from tax perspective.
  • We advise on a tax efficient alternate business structure model.
  • We provide Written Opinions on matters relating to queries or dilemmas with regard to any provisions of GST Act.
  • We provide services relating to Advance Ruling which extends to appearing before authority for Advance Ruling including making application and drafting services.
  • We provide GST compliance package which includes all minor to major services ranging from GST registration, GST return filings, GST audits, LUT application, GST refunds, written opinions, drafting services, Litigation support services, advisory services etc.
  • We provide GST Health check that includes review of company’s data from GST perspective to identify gaps in compliance, existing tax exposures and identify avenues for tax savings if any.


DIRECT TAXES

We are providing in-depth and well thought advice to our clients/business partners by analyzing the changes from the practical perspective and providing solutions to issues in a cost-effective manner. Our domain expertise includes assisting our clients/business partners in a restructuring of business or coming to terms with frequent changes in tax regulations. We advise our clients/business partners on major developments in taxation regimes occurring periodically and their effect on business. These services include:

  • Income Tax Return Filing of Individuals, Partnership Firms, Proprietary Businesses, LLP’s, Companies and Trusts.
  • Tax Audits as prescribed under Income Tax Act.
  • Expert services on Income Tax refunds (if eligible).
  • TDS compliances.
  • Drafting of written opinions.
  • Handling of notices received from authorities.
  • Litigation support services etc.


AUDIT AND ASSURANCE SERVICES

We provide a range of assurance and business services to a diverse client base ranging from small businesses & start-ups to established businesses.

Statutory Audit: We provide opinion on true and fairness of financial statements as required under the statute, accounting standards, IND AS, guidelines by the regulator and disclosures in the specified formats.

Audits are conducted to determine whether an organization is providing a fair and accurate representation of its financial position by examining details such as bank balances, book keeping records and financial transactions of Private Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships, Banks, Financial Institutions, PSU’s, firms and Sole-Proprietors.

GST Audit: Our experts ensure to provide seamless services with regards to GST audit which helps the organization to avoid errors and omission in subsequent years thereby avoiding the burden of penalties and litigation that may arise in near future. 

Tax Audit: Our services include preparation of Tax Audit Reports, researching issues involved, assisting the organization in assembling documents and records required for tax audit, reviewing the tax audit findings, assisting with tax advisory services.

Internal Audit: Our Focus is to ensure strong internal control systems to minimize the risk of accidental or deliberate errors and omissions. Safeguarding of assets, adequate division of authority over key control areas and compliance with internal operating policies and guidelines are other focus areas. We strive to evaluate company’s internal controls, corporate governance and accounting processes to improve overall efficiency.

Stock Audit: Stock audit is not restricted to the audits carried out on behalf of banks and financial institutions. Organizations prefer stock audit to ensure 

Cost Audit:  With an ever-increasing need for determining the accurate cost particulars of a product to arrive at the correct profitability, we offer our professional assistance with regard to Cost Audit, Maintenance of Cost Records, XBRL Filing of Cost Audit Report and Management consultancy services.


CORPORATE LAW & SECRETARIAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Corporate Secretarial Services includes assistance to our Clients/Business Partners to manage and mitigate the risk of corporate non-compliance. With an ever-changing laws and compliances, the need for professional assistance to comply with the legal requirements has increased manifolds. We constantly strive to cater the requirements of our Clients/Business Partners to comply with the complex requirements of Corporate Secretarial Compliance in the easiest possible manner. Our assistance, inter-alia includes the following:

Incorporation Services

  • Formation / Incorporation of  Private Limited Companies, including Section 8 Companies, One Person Company and Limited Liability Partnerships(LLPs)
  • Formation of Branch Office/ Liaison office/ Project Office
  • Formation of wholly Owned Subsidiaries
  • Registration of business entities under State /Local Authorities

Company Law Compliance Services

  • Formation of Corporate Social Responsibility Committee as provided under Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013, framing of CSR policy and advising in executing the same;
  • structuring and functions of various Committees as required under Companies Act, 2013 like Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Stakeholder Relationship Committee etc.;
  • Roles and responsibilities of Independent Directors, Code of ethics as provided under Schedule IV of Companies Act, 2013 and other executing directors as per the provisions of Companies Act, 2013.
  • Steps to be taken by the Company in order to comply with the requirements of Companies Act, 2013.

Advisory Services

  • Advising on the matters relating to Companies Act, LLP Act and other corporate laws
  • Diligence Report for Banks, Search Reports/ Certification of documents relating to charges
  • XBRL Development And Filing
  • Corporate Restructuring Services


OTHER SERVICES

  • Book Keeping Services
  • MSME Registration
  • State Level Subsidies
  • Application for Import Export Code
  • Trademark related services
  • Registration of Firms
  • Vetting of contracts and agreements
  • Certification services
  • Services related to Loan applications (including personal loans, Business Loans, Mortgage Loans, Project Loans etc)


OUR KEY DIFFERENTIATORS

Technical and industry experience, backed by skilled professionals to identify:

  • Areas of non-compliances, if any;
  • Areas of possible tax exposures, if any;
  • Areas of possible savings, if any.