OVERVIEW

At Saraf and Partners, our tax team is an integral part of our transactional and litigation practice. Comprised of a mix of lawyers and chartered accountants, we offer pragmatic and innovative solutions to clients across sectors in a constantly evolving tax regime. Our team not only addresses specific client needs, but also strategizes every engagement in line with the dynamic nature of Indian tax law and in due consideration of commercial aspects impacting business objectives.

We specialize in assisting clients with various direct and indirect tax issues, including mergers and acquisitions, structuring of domestic and cross-border transactions, indirect transfers, spin-offs, share sales, business and asset sales, transfer pricing structuring, setting up private equity funds, black money laws, review of business model and supply chain, GST compliance review, determination of applicable taxes, and leveraging tax benefits / exemptions.

We also provide pioneering legal advice on contemporary commercial tax concerns such as taxation of Virtual Digital Assets, General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR), OECD Pillar 1 and Pillar 2, Place of Effective Management (POEM) related issues, and proficiently handling the interplay of various international tax treaties such as Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty (MLI) which is aimed at preventing Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) by multinational enterprises.

In addition to our advisory services, our tax litigation practice has extensively represented clients before various quasi-judicial authorities, tribunals, courts, and handled arbitration cases related to complex tax issues. Our team has earned the trust and a respected reputation amongst domestic and international clients and tax administrators alike.

We pride ourselves in prioritizing long-term relationships with our clients and exhibiting unwavering dedication to providing the best possible outcomes for them. Over the years, we have been honored with several accolades that reflect our commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative, and tailor-made solutions efficiently.

Our team works closely with our Corporate and M&A, Insolvency & Restructuring , Projects, Infrastructure and Energy , and Disputes teams to provide comprehensive legal services to our clients.