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Indirect Tax & GST​

'Tax rules and regulations are the driving force behind a business strategy, structure and deal completion.' 

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Hammurabi & Solomon Partners (‘H&SP’) is a premier full-service law firm in India with extensive expertise in taxation and customs law. Our multidisciplinary team of legal experts, chartered accountants, and industry specialists provides end-to-end solutions to domestic and international clients. We are dedicated to helping businesses and individuals navigate the intricate regulatory landscape of Indian taxation and customs, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks while maximizing efficiency.

 

Our taxation team interprets, structures and negotiates client transactions, and designs strategies to maximize tax benefits and minimize tax liability. H&S has been representing domestic and foreign clients in providing comprehensive advice on (erstwhile) Indirect Taxes and GST. Our services are both preventive and remedial. We help clients avoid tax pitfalls, as well as assist in the efficient structuring of transactions to avoid overpayment of tax obligations. We also advance clients’ interests in contested tax proceedings through the use of experienced, dedicated tax litigators. ​

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  • GST Laws – CGST, SGST & IGST provisions;

  • (Erstwhile) Indirect Tax laws – Excise/Service Tax/VAT;

  • Services under Customs Law

  • Compliance support for filing of GST returns

  • GST Audits & Reconciliation

  • Litigation prevention & management strategy for GST & (erstwhile) indirect tax laws

  • Assistance in representation before Tax Authorities/Tribunals/High Courts/SC

  • Services for Advance Rulings & Writs for various GST issues

  • Opinions on complex issues/transactions under GST

  • Study on Anti‐Profiteering, taxability & rate of tax for transactions

  • Compliance services under GST

  • Assistance in GST Audit & reconciliations

  • Providing opinions on various issues in GST like cross charges, ISD mechanism etc.

  • Determination of Taxability & rate of tax for a transaction

  • Retainer-ship Services to Clients for day to day advisory under GST

  • Formulating strategy for Litigation prevention & litigation management for GST & (erstwhile) Indirect Tax laws‐ Excise/Service tax/VAT

  • Drafting of replies to Show cause notices, Departmental letters, appeal, Memorandum of Cross Objections, SLP etc

  • Representing clients before Tax Authorities, Tax Tribunals, High Courts & SC and briefing Counsel/Sr. Counsel

  • Drafting of Writs against various aspects like Transitional credit, challenging AAAR orders etc & assistance in Representation before High Courts

  • Drafting & assistance in representation of Advance Ruling (AR) before AR authorities

  • Study on Anti‐Profiteering

  • Assistance in filing GST Refunds with tax authorities & follow‐up for the same

  • Providing services under Customs (including SVB)

  • Drafting of Representations on various industry issues & liaisoning with Tax Authorities & CBIC for the same.

  • Extensive experience including structuring of transactions from indirect tax perspective, advising on tax compliances and implications on various business transactions.​

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We offer robust litigation and dispute resolution support, helping corporates and large conglomerates navigate conflicts efficiently. Our taxation services provide strategic tax planning and compliance, optimizing financial health. At Hammurabi & Solomon Partners, we are committed to providing tailored legal solutions that empower corporates and large conglomerates to thrive in a competitive market, which include but are not limited to:

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Taxation Services

  • Direct Taxation

    • Structuring domestic and cross-border transactions for tax optimization

    • Advisory on income tax, corporate tax, and international taxation

    • Assistance with Transfer Pricing regulations, documentation, and compliance.

    • Representation before tax authorities, Tribunals, High Courts, and the Supreme Court

  • Indirect Taxation

    • Assistance with excise, value-added tax (VAT), and service tax legacy issues

    • Advisory on Goods and Services Tax (GST). Representation in disputes related to GST classifications, valuations, and anti-profiteering investigations.

    • Advice on tax modelling (including tax modelling of green field and brown field ventures); 

    • Undertaking supply chain analysis and restructuring; carrying out tax optimization studies, 

    • Advise on tax benefits and exemptions available to businesses and commercial agreements

  • Tax Compliance and Reporting

    • Advisory on tax incentives, exemptions, and deductions under Indian tax laws.

    • Comprehensive compliance support for businesses, including filing of returns, audits, and statutory disclosures. 

  • International Taxation and Cross-Border Structuring

    • Structuring investments into and out of India, ensuring adherence to international and Indian tax regimes.

    • Expatriate tax planning and compliance

    • Advisory on Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs), Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) compliance, and transfer pricing.

  • Tax Dispute Resolution

    • Representation in tax disputes before adjudicating authorities, appellate bodies, Tribunals, and Courts.

    • Advisory on Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) and Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAPs) for international tax disputes.

 

Custom Services

  • Customs Advisory

    • Advice on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and leveraging preferential tariff benefits.

    • Strategic guidance on customs valuation, tariff classification, and import/export duties.

    • Support in navigating the customs clearance process, including import-export compliance.

  • Regulatory Support

    • Advisory on Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) regulations, including export incentives and licensing requirements.

    • Assistance with Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and Export-Oriented Unit (EOU) compliances.

    • Guidance on customs warehousing and bonded manufacturing procedures.

  • Customs Litigation and Dispute Resolution

    • Representation in customs investigations, anti-dumping and safeguard duty disputes.

    • Advocacy before Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), High Courts, and the Supreme Court.

  • Trade Remedies and Compliance

    • Advisory on anti-dumping, countervailing, and safeguard measures.

    • Representation in trade remedy investigations and dispute resolution forums.​​

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Our taxation team has extensive experience including structuring of transactions from indirect tax perspective, advising on tax compliances and implications on various business transactions.​

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The firm has in-depth experience of advising on tax efficient structures, supporting clients in their tax compliance issues as well as defending clients’ interest before various tax authorities, tribunals and courts including all State High Courts and the Supreme Court of India. Our expertise extends to working closely with the Govt. & other stakeholders in preparing strategies with regard to indirect taxes.

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