Taxation – Direct & Indirect Tax

Navigating the intricacies of personal and corporate taxes can be challenging and the penalties for non-compliance have never been higher. We work with Indian businesses, MNCs, HNIs, family offices, serial entrepreneurs and investors, supporting across the broad spectrum of tax related matters and providing holistic outlook on approaching these issues. Our team of specialist tax professionals – Chartered Accountants and Tax lawyers – have decades of experience in direct and indirect taxation, regularly advising clients on Income Tax, GST compliance, tax structuring and planning, international tax and transfer pricing strategies, M&A tax and more. Our expertise doesn’t limit to compliances and regulations, we frequently advocate on behalf of clients before the judicial bodies – AAR, Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), High Court, Supreme Court – for wide range of tax related disputes.

Outlined below are some of the major areas handled by our tax experts:

• Indirect Tax: We have been at the forefront of the everchanging landscape of indirect tax. From Service and excise taxes to VAT to implementation of GST, we have established ourselves among the top law firms in India in the field of indirect tax. We assist clients with compliance and filings related to GST, Customs and Excise, help them to streamline the process and optimize tax efficiencies.


• Direct Tax: ILO boasts comprehensive range of direct tax expertise, offering strategic advice on income tax planning, compliance and dispute resolution. We guide domestic and international clients with business in India through complex tax regulations ensuring adequate tax management and alignment with latest legal requirements


• Transfer Pricing: Transfer Pricing is a critical aspect of international tax and ILO takes pride in being selected law firms that provide exceptional and comprehensive guidance in matters related to transfer pricing, not only complying with regulations but creating a value for clients. We help businesses in developing and implementing transfer pricing strategies, preparing transfer pricing documentation, structuring inter-company transactions and representing them before authorities in case of disputes


• Cross-Border Tax: Our team has decades of experience in inbound and outbound tax structuring, offering expert guidance in entry strategies as well as interpreting the tax treaties. We help with formulating effective risk mitigation strategies for foreign entities operating in India and simultaneously, advice Indian businesses, expanding internationally, on tax implications related to foreign investments


• Tax Litigation: In addition to handling compliance & regulations, our specialized team of tax lawyers provides comprehensive litigation services to clients – from strategic planning to representation before judicial bodies such as Deputy Tax Commissioner, Authority for Advance Rulings, High Court, Supreme Court and any other legal forums and authorities for matters relating to GST, Income Tax, Custom, Excise, International Tax and more.


• M&A Tax & Transactional Advisory: Our tax team works closely with our corporate and M&A experts, providing tax advice on deal structuring and documentation in case of range of M&A transactions including sell side, buy side, private equity, demerger, joint venture, and reconstruction