Tax & GST Disputes
Defending the assessment before it becomes a problem.
What this engagement covers
Tax & GST Disputes, End-to-End.
Assessment, reassessment, search and survey responses; GST audits, show-cause and refund matters; representation before the Commissioner (Appeals), ITAT, GSTAT and High Courts. Tightly coordinated with the client's tax advisors.
Our process
From First Call to Final Order
Confidential Intake
30-min discovery call on phone or Zoom. We confirm scope, urgency and fee on the same call.
Diligence & Strategy
Document review, record retrieval and a written strategy note — including timeline, risks and milestones.
Documentation & Filing
Drafting, apostille, Power of Attorney, registration and filing handled end-to-end by a named matter lead.
Representation
Court, tribunal, registrar or counterparty representation — with weekly written updates across time-zones.
Closure & Handover
Final order, registered deed or settlement, plus a sealed matter file and post-closure compliance calendar.
Why IndusGuard
Built for Matters That Cross Borders
One named matter lead
No call-centre, no hand-offs. A senior advocate owns your file end-to-end.
NRI desks across 8 countries
Overlapping US, UK, Gulf and APAC hours — apostille and POA built into every workflow.
Weekly written updates
Plain-language progress notes, secure document portal and milestone-based fees.
Pan-India bar coverage
Empanelled counsel across High Courts, NCLT, DRT and the Supreme Court of India.
Where we serve
A Global NRI Desk, Anchored in India.
We act for clients across 8+ countries and represent matters in every major Indian jurisdiction — High Courts, NCLT, DRT and the Supreme Court.
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- UAE
- Australia
- Singapore
- Germany
- Saudi Arabia
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Delhi NCR
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Pune
- Pan-India
Common questions
Before You Call
What is the tax residency test for NRIs in India?+
Under Section 6 of the Income Tax Act 1961, an individual is a resident of India if they are present in India for 182 days or more in a financial year, or 60 days or more in the current year and 365 days or more in the preceding 4 years. For NRIs who visit India, the 182-day rule is typically applicable. Income earned or accrued in India is taxable regardless of residency status.
How does a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) benefit NRIs?+
A DTAA between India and the NRI's country of residence prevents the same income from being taxed twice. It allocates taxing rights between the two countries for different income types — salary, dividends, interest, capital gains, and business profits. NRIs can claim DTAA benefits by filing Form 10F and a tax residency certificate from their country of residence with the Indian payer before withholding tax is deducted.
What is the capital gains tax rate for NRIs selling property in India?+
For long-term capital gains (property held over 24 months), the tax rate is 12.5% without indexation as of the July 2024 budget. For properties acquired before July 23, 2024, NRIs can elect between 12.5% without indexation or 20% with indexation — whichever produces the lower liability. Short-term capital gains are taxed at 30%.
What is a GST show-cause notice and how should a company respond?+
A GST show-cause notice is issued by a tax officer proposing additional tax demand, penalty, or interest. The recipient must respond within the specified time — typically 30 days — with written submissions and supporting documents. The response must address each ground of demand factually and legally. Failure to respond is treated as admission of the demand.
What is transfer pricing and when does it apply to foreign companies in India?+
Transfer pricing rules under Section 92 of the Income Tax Act 1961 apply to international transactions between associated enterprises (related parties). The transaction must be at arm's length price. Indian subsidiaries of foreign companies must maintain transfer pricing documentation and file Form 3CEB annually. The Transfer Pricing Officer can adjust the arm's length price, leading to additional tax demand.
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