ADVISORY AND COMPLIANCE
In today’s dynamic and highly regulated business environment, Advisory and Compliance services play a critical role in enabling businesses to grow while staying aligned with applicable laws and frameworks. At our firm, we offer comprehensive advisory and compliance support to help entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, and large enterprises make informed decisions related to business formation, structuring, expansion, tax planning, and regulatory obligations.Whether you’re planning to start a new venture, enter into a joint venture, expand globally, or need help with regulatory filings, our advisory services ensure that your business strategy is not only efficient but also fully compliant with the statutory and regulatory frameworks in India.
Key Focus Areas of Advisory and Compliance Services
Our firm’s advisory and compliance vertical is built around the following key pillars to help stakeholders navigate the legal, tax, and business complexities:
Business Formation and Structuring Advisory
We provide strategic guidance on choosing the most suitable legal structure for your business in India, depending on factors such as ownership, liability, capital requirement, tax exposure, scalability, and compliance obligations.
- Advisory on Private Limited Company, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), Partnership Firm, One Person Company (OPC), Section 8 Company, Sole Proprietorship, etc.
- Assistance in drafting Founders’ Agreements, MOA, AOA, and LLP Agreements
- Capital structuring and planning for equity, debt, or hybrid models
- Support in converting business structures, such as partnership to LLP, or proprietorship to private limited company
Business Expansion and Transaction Advisory
Whether expanding within India or abroad, businesses must consider multiple regulatory and commercial aspects.
- Advisory on entry strategy for foreign entities in India (FDI, Branch Office, Liaison Office)
- Support in mergers, acquisitions, demergers, and business transfers
- Cross-border transaction planning in line with FEMA, Companies Act, and Income Tax Act
- Evaluation of tax exposure, due diligence and risk mitigation during business expansion
- Support for Startups, MSMEs, and foreign companies entering the Indian market
Regulatory and Legal Compliance Management
Compliance with applicable laws is non-negotiable for running a business. Our firm provides end-to-end solutions to ensure ongoing compliance with statutory frameworks.
- Company Law Compliance under the Companies Act, 2013
- LLP Compliance under LLP Act, 2008
- Periodic filings with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) – AOC-4, MGT-7, DIR-3 KYC, etc.
- Maintenance of statutory registers and minutes
- Annual returns, board resolutions, and compliance calendar tracking
Taxation Compliance and Advisory
Compliance with direct and indirect tax laws is crucial to avoid penalties and legal consequences. We ensure that your tax planning is strategic, compliant, and tax-efficient.
- Direct Tax Advisory including TDS, Advance Tax, and Income Tax Return filing
- Indirect Tax Advisory including GST Registration, Return Filing, and Assessments
- Advisory on international taxation, Transfer Pricing, and DTAA provisions
- Assistance in dealing with tax notices, scrutiny assessments, and appeals
FEMA and RBI Compliance
Businesses dealing in cross-border transactions must comply with Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) regulations.
- Advisory on Inbound and Outbound Investments
- Compliance with FDI policies, reporting of FDI/ODI to RBI through SMF
- Filing of FC-GPR, FC-TRS, ODI Forms, etc.
- Due diligence for cross-border funding and acquisition structures
Labour Law and Industrial Compliance
As part of responsible business conduct, companies must comply with various labour and industrial laws.
- Advisory and registration under:
- PF (Provident Fund)
- ESIC (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation)
- Shops & Establishment Act
- Professional Tax
- Factories Act, etc.
- Support in returns filing, payroll compliance, and contractor agreements