Advance Pricing Agreement (APA)
Unilateral and bilateral APAs with rollback
- 1AssessAPA suitability checked.
- 2ApplyPre-filing and formal application.
- 3AgreeNegotiation and agreement signed.
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 Advance Pricing Agreement (APA)
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
An Advance Pricing Agreement fixes the transfer pricing method and terms for international transactions for up to five future years, and can be rolled back to cover up to four earlier years. A unilateral APA is agreed with the Indian tax authorities only; a bilateral or multilateral APA also involves the tax authority of the other country, removing double-taxation risk. It suits groups with recurring transactions and a history of TP disputes.
APAs take time and require detailed economic analysis, but they replace years of audits and appeals with certainty. India has signed hundreds of APAs, mostly with IT and IT-enabled services companies.
We assess suitability, prepare the pre-filing consultation and application, and support negotiations.
| Future years | Up to 5 |
|---|---|
| Rollback | Up to 4 earlier years |
| Types | Unilateral, bilateral, multilateral |
| Best for | Recurring transactions with dispute history |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Captive service centres and GCCs
- Groups with repeated TP adjustments
- Companies wanting certainty for investors
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Suitability assessment
- Pre-filing and application
- Negotiation support
- Annual compliance reports
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.
APA suitability checked.
Pre-filing and formal application.
Negotiation and agreement signed.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| 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.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
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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.
