TAX & INTERNATIONAL TAX ADVISORY
Tax & International Tax Advisory
Supports Indian tax, international tax and international transactions from both Japanese headquarters and Indian corporations.
We organize transfer pricing tax, PE risk, and international trading tax risk on a practical basis. In addition to responding in India, we also provide advice to help you understand and make decisions.
✓ Japanese-speakable and experienced team
SERVICE OVERVIEW
Service
We help Japanese companies address tax challenges arising from entering and operating in India by combining expertise in Indian and international taxation, from compliance support through advanced advisory services.
- India Tax Compliance Support
- International Tax Advisory
- Taxation on International Transactions
- Measures for transfer pricing tax and foreign-related transactions
- Support in organizing and explaining tax issues to Japanese headquarters.
- Tax issue analysis coordinated with accounting, legal, M&A, and other disciplines.
CORE EXPERTISE
India Tax & International Tax
We organize and solve complex international tax issues that occur in connection with the head office of Japan, as well as Indian domestic tax.
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Cross-border Transactions
Withholding tax and permanent establishment (PE) risks associated with international payments such as royalties, technical service fees, and dividends.
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Transfer pricing tax
Practical issues related to foreign-related transactions and transfer pricing taxation (such as pricing, documentation requirements).
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Tax Audits & Disputes
Tax investigation on Indian income tax, transfer pricing tax system and GST and subsequent responses.
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Practical Tax Coordination Between Japan and India
The application of the Japan-India Tax Treaty, Indian income tax returns, and double tax risk between the Japan-India.
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Tax Due Diligence
Conducting due diligence, validating tax positions, and developing a practical response plan.
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India Tax
Tax risk assessment for new business and restructuring in India, and day-to-day tax compliance.
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Reporting to Headquarters
Organizing and explaining key issues relating to India’s complex tax system and tax litigation environment for headquarters.
CHALLENGES
Do you have any problems or concerns?
Q.
It is difficult to understand the scope and priority of Indian tax, and I am wondering where to get started.
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I don’t know how to explain and report the issues of tax in India to the management team of Japan head office.
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Tax compliance at the Indian entity and international tax matters led by headquarters are handled separately, creating uncertainty about potential risks.
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We are concerned about tax risks and withholding tax in international transactions.
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I don’t know how to organize transfer pricing and related-party transactions (royalties, service fees).
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I would like to consult not only tax, but also other areas such as accounting, legal, M&A.
SERVICE SCOPE
Specific support contents
Specific support in tax and international tax areas. We will respond flexibly according to the problem.
International Tax Advisory
- Tax related to international transactions
- Analysis of tax issues relating to fund transfers between Japan and India.
- Evaluation of withholding tax and PE risk
Transfer pricing tax support
- Analysis of related-party cross-border transactions, pricing, and arm’s-length validation.
- Support for transfer pricing policy formulation
Tax consulting support
- Response to tax investigations such as preparation of documents to authorities
- Tax appeal procedure support.
- Tax health check for future litigation risk management
Practical cooperation support for taxation between Japan and India
- Support for the application of the Japan-India Tax Treaty
- Group-wide tax cost optimization and double tax avoidance support
- Support for Indian income tax declaration of Japanese companies
Tax Due Diligence
- Review of reports
- Understanding potential tax risks
- Tax due diligence on investment destinations and restructuring
India Tax Compliance Support
- Tax advisory for new business in India
- Tax risk analysis for various transactions
- Monthly and annual tax declaration support
Support for cooperation with Japan headquarters and other areas
- Communication bridge between Japan head office and local corporation
- Support to organize and prepare explanation materials for head office
- Accounting and Legal Support
WHY SGC
Why clients choose SGC for tax advisory
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Experience in India
Provides a practical and viable business model based on Indian tax practices and regulatory trends, not on armchair theory.
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International trading and international tax expertise
We have specialists in complex international tax matters across Japan headquarters and Indian corporations such as transfer pricing tax.
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Support System
We will help you to organize and explain issues between the head office and local corporation. You can consult complex tax issues with confidence in Japanese.
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One-stop support system
We work with accounting, legal, M&A and audit specialist teams to provide cross-border support for the entire business.
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Experienced Experts
Experts in Indian tax and international tax support with extensive experience and knowledge.
PROFESSIONALS
Professional
Our international and Indian tax experts are here to support you.
Masaharu Koga
Partner / Japan Tax Accountant
Tatsuo Arai
Senior Manager
Niket Hissaria
Associate Director
Rahul Rohatgi
Senior Manager
Sonia Sethi
Senior Manager
RELATED SERVICES
Related Services
Tax matters are closely related to accounting, contract, and M&A scheme. SGC supports one-stop solution of complex issues by collaborating with specialized teams in each field.
FAQ
FAQ
Do you have any questions regarding international tax and transfer pricing?
Yes. We provide advice on advanced issues related to international transactions and transfer pricing tax systems in Japanese for Japanese head office personnel.
Is it possible to consult on intra-group transactions (e.g., royalties) between Japan head office and Indian corporation?
Yes. It is also possible to review the transaction structure and validate the pricing.
Is it possible to consult tax risks and structures (trading schemes) before entering India?
Yes. You can consult us in advance.
Can you provide consultations not only for tax but also for accounting and legal matters?
Yes. In addition, it is possible to cooperate with external experts as necessary.
What information should I send in my initial consultation?
Please provide information about the issues you are considering. It is fine if some details are still undecided.
CONTACT
Please consult with us about the issues of Indian tax and international tax.
You can consult with us in Japanese with international trading, transfer pricing tax, PE risk, etc. We will introduce the best support method for our customers from both local and Japanese headquarters. Please feel free to contact us.