Domestic Tax Services

Corp Excel Legal provides domestic tax services to individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts & estates, non-profit organizations, and retirement plans at the Local, State and Federal level.
Our goal is to assist our clients with innovative tax planning, strong tax advocacy, and effective domestic tax strategies.
This includes following:

• Comprehensive advice on tax matters & tax planning;
• Advising clients on tax-effective compensation structuring for their employees;
• Preparation, review, and filing of corporate and non-corporate return and e-returns and withholding tax compliances;
• Representation before Income Tax Authorities;
• Assistance in availing exemption certificate and approvals;
• Conducting tax compliance review;
• Identification of risks, planning opportunities and compliance requirements in relation to direct tax laws;

Transfer Pricing

Our Transfer Pricing team provides a range of services from provision of APA services to handling large global assignments including Country by Country reporting.

We assist our clients in corporate decision-making at different stages of inter-company transactions by providing tailored solutions mentioned below:

• Design and planning of related party transactions and arrangements;
• Assistance with documentation requirements to support the planning and positions adopted including preparation of Transfer Pricing Studies;
• Advice on tax-effective supply chain models
• Controversy Management, including representation for audit, litigation support, and assistance with competent authority negotiations;
• Evaluation of seeking Advance Pricing Agreements;
• Preparation of Transfer Pricing Studies and Reports.

Corporate Income Tax Service

MBGroup’s Corporate Income Tax team advises companies on domestic and international tax laws affecting local or cross-border transactions and other regulatory matters.

We specialize in foreign investment rules and industry-specific regulatory requirements as well as domestic tax issues such as incentives, deductibility, and corporate tax management. Some of the key highlights are given below:

• Corporate Income Tax Advisory and Consulting Services;
• Corporate Income Tax Planning and Compliances;
• Corporate Income Tax Structuring for EPC Contracts – pre Bid Stage;
• Advance Tax Computations and Remittances to Government Treasury;
• Preparation and Filing of Corporate Income Tax Returns for all international business set ups such as Foreign Subsidiary, Branch Office, Liaison Office & Project Office in India;
• Representation before All Levels of Income Tax Authorities including Appellate Authorities;
• Litigation Services, Preparation and Filing of Appeals;
• Filing and Obtaining Statutory Tax Registrations such as Permanent Account Number (PAN), Tax Withholding Number (TAN).

International Tax Services

Our International Tax team has the experience and local competencies to help companies address their cross-border needs.

With our network of offices in international locations, we are superbly qualified to assist you with all aspects of your international taxation needs.

• Advisory on applicability/availability of tax benefits under SEZ Policy, EOU & Domestic Tax Laws;
• Advisory on applicability/availability of tax benefits under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) & Free Trade Agreements (FTA) signed by India with other Countries;
• Advisory on Corporate, Withholding Tax & Personal Income Tax Matters under the Domestic Income Tax Act and Tax Treaties;
• Evaluation of tax treaties to examine taxability and availability of tax treaty relief;
• Representation before Appellate Authorities and Appeals;
• Obtaining Advance Rulings from Authority of Advance Rulings & Obtaining Concessional Withholding Tax Determinations;
• Assistance in preparation and filing of Withholding Tax, Personal Income Tax;
• Managing State Level Taxes / Compliances;
• Foreign Asset Disclosures for Expatriates Working in India;
• Advisory on Advance Pricing Arrangements for International Transactions;
• Pay Roll Structuring including Global Salary and Tax Compliances for Expatriates including Income Tax Clearances Certificates at time of relocation from India.

Transactional Taxes (Indirect Tax Services)

Our Indirect Tax team has vast expertise in providing you with:

• Advisory and compliance support on indirect taxes including customs duty, excise duty, value added tax, service tax, and other local taxes;
• Conceptualization of alternate business models to optimize the impact of taxes;
• Advice on state and local incentives for new investments (including Special Economic Zones and Export Oriented Units) for various business activities;
• Assistance with clarification issues, valuation matters, credit mechanism, refunds;
• Contract negotiations and structuring distribution models;
• Litigation services involving strategy, preparation and filing of appeals and representation before Appellate Authorities;
• Special Valuation Branch (SVB) Registration;
• Assistance in Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme (EPCG) licenses, all related documents, and certifications;
• Assistance in the manual scrutiny of service tax returns and service tax audits.

International Trade & Customs

Our International Trade & Customs professional network in 20+ countries can help you identify cost-savings opportunities around the world and manage compliance risks associated with supply chains and global trade operations. We advise on the following:

• Advise on foreign trade policy including import-ability of goods, export incentive scheme and the underlying procedures;
• Advise on classification issues, valuation (including valuation assessment), duty benefits/exemptions, refunds, etc.;
• Supply Chain and tariff planning including project imports and international trade agreements;
• Assistance in self-assessment, audit defense and litigation support;
• Advisory, Representation for Levy of Anti Dumping Duties under GATT valuations;
• Advisory, Representation before Intelligence Agencies.

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

GST is an Indirect Tax which has replaced many Indirect Taxes in India. The Goods and Service Tax Act was passed in the Parliament on 29th March 2017. The Act came into effect on 1st July 2017; Goods & Services Tax Law in India is a comprehensive, multi-stage, destination-based tax that is levied on every value addition.
GST is one indirect tax for the entire country. GST also brought with it a single nation-wide system of waybills by the introduction of “E-way bills”. This system started on 1st April 2018 for Inter-state movement of goods and 15th April 2018 for intra-state movement of goods in a staggered manner.

We help businesses in anticipating policy changes and assessing the impact on their operations. We offer a host of specialized services around GST which includes analyzing its impact on the business of our clients, scenario analysis including alternative business models, legislative business level implementation assistance, transition management and undertaking key compliances. Pre-GST implementation

• Impact Identification & Restructuring Analysis
• Impact on Existing / Ongoing Contracts
• Internal Training
• Strategic Restructuring Analysis

Transition Phase

• Impact Assessment
• IT Migration
• Formats & Reporting
• Advisory & Planning on Caution List
• Review & Support

GST Implementation Phase

• Registrations
• Compliances
• Review & Support