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- Goods & Services Tax
  
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  Goods & Services Tax
  
  This most significant fiscal reform introduced in the country post-independence has led to an integrated system of indirect taxation under a dual tax model. For organizations, embracing the latest development around GST have had a direct nexus with the growth path.
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- Customs & Trade Laws
  
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  Customs & Trade Laws
  
  TCA advises its clients on a wide range of customs compliance matters, including classification and valuation of imported goods, rules-of-origin, establishment and operation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs),
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- Government Advocacy
  
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  Government Advocacy
  
  Approaching policy makers with genuine and well-reasoned requests has the ability to create win-win situation for authorities as well as for the businesses. It has the potential to not only bring measurable benefits,
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- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  
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  Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  
  The self-assessment regime fixates businesses with higher responsibility and leaves them vulnerable to litigation even for seemingly minor infractions. These disputes have a tendency to quickly sprawl into demand for tax,
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- Foreign Trade Policy
  
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  Foreign Trade Policy
  
  India, now being more integrally connected with the global economy, the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) has a greater role to play in Indian Economy than ever before. We at TCA, provide detailed technical assistance and provide advice on planning and structuring transactions
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- Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing
  
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  Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing
  
  Unceasing changes and increasing intricacies in the economic/financial environment compel legislators to bring rapid changes in tax laws, leaving taxpayers in need of constant updating. To cater for these requirements,
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- Regulatory Advisory & Compliance
  
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  Regulatory Advisory & Compliance
  
  Dynamic regulatory environment makes it extremely vital for the entities operating in India to understand and ensure compliance requirements under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), the Companies Act 2013 and other applicable laws.
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- Assurance & Financial Reporting
  
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  Assurance & Financial Reporting
  
  TCA (through its member firm) employs and implements the latest methods of audit, for maximizing audit efficiency through a risk based international audit approach. This enables timely delivery and value-added services to our clients.
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- Transaction Advisory
  
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  Transaction Advisory
  
  In the current business scenario, mergers, reconstructions and acquisitions have become one of the important and essential tools for businesses to integrate and grow. However, it is vital to assess each deal holistically and in great detail.
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- Risk Advisory
  
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  Risk Advisory
  
  Business and risk go hand in hand. Nonetheless, with proactive steps taken to identify and fix the gaps in internal controls, it is possible to mitigate business and functional risk to a great extent. TCA (through its member firm) has expertise
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Customs & Trade Laws

TCA advises its clients on a wide range of customs compliance matters, including classification and valuation of imported goods, rules-of-origin, establishment and operation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), duty entitlement and other export-import schemes and customs issues arising under the WTO Agreement.

TCA offers advice on tax structuring for investment and tax optimization for ongoing businesses.

We also provide assistance in relation to policy formation, tariff rationalization and government advocacy.

We also assist clients with complex valuation issues, including issues relating to under-invoicing/over-invoicing, royalty payments, licensing arrangements and circumvention issues. Our range of services encompass:

Review of tariff classification and assistance in uniform implementation
Assistance with drafting, filing and follow up of applications and/or representations for clarification on coverage

Advisory on coverage under the regulations, and attendant compliances and/or procedures – this involves an analysis of the technical characteristics, end-use and/or end-user of the product, Customs HS codes, and precedents in terms of past license applications where available
Assistance with applying for and obtaining export authorizations, where required, from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and/or the concerned Parent Ministry
Review of business operations and transactions so as to identify risk areas (potential non-compliance) and suggest measures for risk mitigation
Advice and assistance on policy initiatives and representations before Governmental authorities
Advice and assistance on matters relating to Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET), Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and/or obtaining requisite certifications, registrations and licenses as applicable there-under