We begin with an in-depth diagnostic of your current tax situation, examining financial statements, corporate structures, cash flows, and transaction patterns. Our team identifies risk areas such as excessive tax exposure, improper treaty usage, or inefficient entity structures. This step also evaluates your eligibility for deductions, exemptions, or credits under applicable domestic and international tax regimes, including country-specific incentives.

Once we have a clear understanding of your tax position, we develop a custom tax structure that aligns with your business goals. This can involve reorganizing corporate entities, implementing holding company structures, optimizing intercompany arrangements, or shifting operational bases to more tax-efficient jurisdictions. We also address permanent establishment risks to avoid unintended tax liabilities and ensure that every structural change complies with relevant legal frameworks.

We guide you through the complexities of cross-border dealings covering import/export taxation, withholding taxes, royalties, licensing agreements, dividend repatriation, and intercompany loans. This includes aligning with Transfer Pricing Regulations, securing Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) where beneficial, and ensuring you make full use of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs). Our goal is to make sure every transaction is compliant yet optimized for minimal tax leakage.

Tax regulations and treaties are dynamic, and a once-perfect plan can become outdated in months. We provide continuous oversight of relevant legislative changes, economic policies, and international tax developments. This includes real-time adjustments to strategies, preparing periodic compliance reports, filing returns across multiple jurisdictions, and representing you during audits or disputes. Our ongoing engagement ensures your tax plan remains both legally sound and financially advantageous year after year.

•  Expertise in both domestic and international tax laws.

•  Leveraging Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) for reduced liability.

•  Ensuring intercompany transactions meet global standards.

• Structuring investments for maximum post-tax returns.

•  Tailored tax planning for manufacturing, e-commerce, real estate, and service sectors.

• Adapting strategies to changing tax landscapes worldwide.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all auditing. At Pawan Lohia & Associates, every Risk-Based Internal Audit begins with an in-depth understanding of your business model, industry dynamics, and regulatory exposure. Our team collaborates closely with your internal stakeholders to prioritize risk areas, define scope, and execute detailed audits with a strategic lens.