Service 04 · Cross-border

International Tax & Transfer Pricing

Cross-border tax solutions for multinational businesses, foreign investors and NRIs — the right structure from day one, defensible documentation, and an efficient global tax position.

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Overview

Cross-border tax rewards those who plan

Cross-border tax rewards those who plan and punishes those who improvise. We advise foreign companies on the right entry structure into India, and Indian businesses on trading and investing abroad — covering DTAA relief, withholding tax, permanent-establishment risk and FEMA.

Our transfer-pricing practice prepares defensible documentation and benchmarking that stands up to scrutiny. Whether you are opening a branch, liaison or project office, remitting funds overseas, or structuring a global group, we help you stay compliant in every jurisdiction while keeping the overall tax cost efficient.

Who needs this service

Foreign companies entering India
Indian groups with overseas dealings
Software and service exporters
Businesses with related-party transactions
NRIs and overseas investors

Problems we solve

The wrong entry structure into India
Double taxation on cross-border income
Transfer pricing that cannot be defended
Unplanned permanent-establishment risk
FEMA and RBI non-compliance

In detail

What the engagement covers

Cross-border missteps are expensive and hard to unwind — the wrong entity, an unplanned permanent establishment, or transfer pricing that cannot be defended in an assessment. We help you avoid them from the outset and correct them where they already exist.

We advise on entry structuring and set up branch, liaison and project offices; prepare transfer-pricing studies and documentation; handle withholding tax and Form 15CA/CB; and manage FEMA and ongoing international compliance. The outcome is a structure that holds up to scrutiny at home and abroad, is protected against double taxation, and is efficient overall.

Cross-Border TaxationDTAATransfer PricingForeign CompaniesBranch OfficeLiaison OfficeProject OfficeGlobal Tax StructuringFEMAWithholding TaxInternational ComplianceNRI Advisory

Business benefits

The right structure from day one
Reduced double taxation via DTAA
Transfer-pricing risk contained
FEMA and RBI compliance assured
An efficient global effective tax rate

Key deliverables

Entry-structuring and tax opinions
Transfer-pricing study & documentation
Form 15CA/CB and withholding advice
Branch/liaison/project-office setup
Ongoing international compliance

Our process

How we work with you

1

Discovery Call

A no-obligation conversation to understand where you are, what you need and whether we are the right fit.

2

Business Understanding

We study how your business works — model, systems and obligations — reviewing books and filings to surface risks and opportunities.

3

Planning

A clear, prioritised plan with defined scope, timelines, responsibilities and transparent fixed fees. Nothing is billed without your agreement.

4

Execution

Partner-reviewed delivery, on time and in plain language, with a single point of contact and real-time visibility into progress.

5

Continuous Support

We stay engaged — monitoring law, anticipating deadlines and scaling with you — so your finance function keeps getting stronger.

Industries served

Where this service fits

Software ExportersInformation TechnologyForeign CompaniesOverseas InvestorsNRIsManufacturingExportersMultinational GroupsProfessional ServicesStartups with Foreign Funding

FAQs

International tax questions

How should a foreign company set up in India? +

It depends on your objectives. Options include a wholly-owned subsidiary, or a branch, liaison or project office — each with different tax, FEMA and compliance implications. We assess your plans and recommend and implement the right structure.

What is transfer pricing and do we need documentation? +

Transfer pricing governs the pricing of transactions between associated enterprises, often cross-border. If you transact with related parties abroad — such as a parent or subsidiary — you likely need a transfer-pricing study and documentation, which we prepare to withstand scrutiny.

Can you help avoid double taxation? +

Yes. We apply Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA), tax-residency certificates and foreign-tax-credit rules so the same income is not taxed twice across jurisdictions.

Do you handle FEMA and foreign remittances? +

Yes. We advise on FEMA compliance and prepare Form 15CA/CB for foreign remittances, ensuring correct withholding tax and regulatory reporting on outbound payments.

Do you advise NRIs? +

Yes. We advise NRIs on residential status, taxation of Indian income and capital gains, DTAA relief, repatriation and compliance — helping you meet obligations while avoiding double taxation.