Tax Structuring
The right structure for doing business across borders — tax, FEMA and substance considered together
- 1MapEntities and flows documented.
- 2ModelTax under current and alternative structures.
- 3RecommendBest structure with steps and costs.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About Tax Structuring
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
Cross-border structuring decides where profits are taxed and how money flows: whether to operate in India through a company or LLP, where a holding company sits, and how dividends, royalties and service fees are paid. Indian companies pay about 25% under the concessional regime, dividends to non-residents face 20% TDS unless a treaty lowers it, and GAAR can deny benefits where the main purpose is tax.
Founders and groups often inherit structures that made sense for one fundraise but now cost tax on every rupee repatriated. Others set up offshore companies without the substance needed to defend them — a risk under place-of-effective-management (POEM) and anti-avoidance rules.
We map your current or planned structure, model the tax on profits and on each flow of money, check treaty access and FEMA routes, and recommend changes with the steps and costs to get there.
| Indian company tax | About 25.17% under Section 115BAA |
|---|---|
| Dividends to non-residents | 20% TDS or lower treaty rate |
| GAAR | Can apply where the tax benefit exceeds ₹3 crore |
| POEM | A foreign company managed from India can be taxed as resident |
| FEMA | FDI and ODI routes decide what is permitted |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Founders with offshore and Indian entities
- Foreign groups entering India
- Indian groups expanding abroad
- Businesses planning a fundraise or exit
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Structure map
- Tax model of profits and flows
- Treaty, POEM and GAAR review
- Recommendation with implementation steps
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Entities and flows documented.
Tax under current and alternative structures.
Best structure with steps and costs.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- ₹15,000 to ₹50,000 depending on the number of entities and countries.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
- CA reads your case before the call
- DTAA, property, capital gains covered
- Written summary + checklist after
- Fee adjustable if you engage us
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
This page also covers
- Holding company location
- Treaty access, substance and repatriation costs.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
