What Are Taxes and Compliances for Foreign Companies in India?

Types of Tax & Compliance Services We Manage

We cover all major categories: Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, and Regulatory Compliances, offering complete support for foreign-owned companies, subsidiaries, NRIs, and international groups.

1: Direct Tax Compliances (Income Tax & TDS)

For Corporate Income Tax & ITR Filing in India.

Includes:

• Corporate ITR filing for foreign owned companies
• TDS & TCS return filing
• Advance tax computation
• Transfer pricing documentation
• Tax audit (Form 3CB/3CD)

Penalties for Non‑Compliance:

Interest, penalties, disallowances, or prosecution in severe cases

2: Indirect Tax Compliances (GST)

GST Registration, Filing, Refunds & LUT Support

Includes:

• GST monthly/quarterly returns (GSTR‑1, GSTR‑3B, GSTR‑9, GSTR‑9C)
• GST refund processing for exports/imports
• GST audits
• LUT filing for zero‑rated exports

Penalties for Non Compliance:

Late fees, interest, denial of ITC, GST notices, and penalties.

3: Regulatory, Secretarial & FEMA Compliances

RBI/FEMA & ROC Filings for Foreign Companies

Includes:

• RBI/FEMA filings (FC‑GPR, FLA, ODI/APR)
• AD Bank coordination for FDI reporting
• ROC filings (AOC‑4, MGT‑7)
• Minutes, registers & secretarial compliance
• Payroll compliance (PF, ESIC, PT)
• Statutory audit & tax audit
• Employee compliance & labor law support

Penalties for Non Compliance:

Heavy monetary fines, director disqualification, legal scrutiny, and regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1: What tax and compliance services are required for companies operating in India?

Tax & compliance services in India include corporate tax & ITR filing, GST compliance and refunds, RBI/FEMA & FDI reporting, secretarial & ROC filings, audit, payroll compliance, and ongoing statutory reporting.

2: What does end-to-end corporate compliance management cover in India?

End-to-end compliance covers accounting, bookkeeping, tax-ready financial reporting, GST filings, ROC filings (AOC-4, MGT-7, minutes), payroll processing, and employee statutory compliances like PF, ESIC, and PT.

3: When are audits and regulatory filings mandatory for Indian companies?

Statutory audit, tax audit (Form 3CB/3CD), and GST audit support are required once prescribed thresholds are crossed, along with timely corporate, tax, and regulatory filings to remain fully compliant.