International Tax Services in India: Cross-Border Advisory and Compliance
India’s growing role in the global economy has made cross-border taxation one of the most complex and high-stakes challenges for businesses, both foreign companies entering India and Indian enterprises expanding abroad. MBG Corp is a trusted international tax consultant with deep expertise in multi-jurisdictional tax planning, regulatory compliance, and strategic advisory across industries.
Our international tax advisors bring together local regulatory knowledge and global reach to help businesses structure transactions efficiently, avoid double taxation, stay compliant across jurisdictions, and resolve disputes proactively. Whether you are a multinational corporation managing transfer pricing obligations, a foreign company setting up operations in India, or an Indian business with overseas investments, MBG Corporate Services delivers end-to-end international tax advisory services tailored to your needs.
Why Businesses Choose MBG as Their International Tax Advisor
Cross-border tax decisions carry significant financial and legal consequences. A missed treaty benefit, an unrecognized permanent establishment exposure, or a transfer pricing misstep can trigger substantial tax liability and litigation. MBG’s international tax consulting services are designed to protect your business from these risks while identifying every legitimate opportunity to optimize your global tax position.
- Multi-Jurisdiction Expertise: Advisory across India, USA, UK, UAE, Qatar, Japan, Germany, Singapore, and other major treaty jurisdictions
- Inbound & Outbound Coverage: Specialist advisory for both foreign companies entering India and Indian companies expanding globally
- Integrated Approach: Tax planning aligned with your business structure, commercial goals, and regulatory obligations
- Dispute-Ready: Representation before tax authorities, appellate forums, and competent authorities under MAP proceedings
- Emerging Framework Compliance: BEPS, GAAR, POEM, Pillar Two, we keep you ahead of evolving global tax rules
MBG’s International Tax Consulting Services
Regulatory Approvals & Entry Strategy
Setting up in India or expanding abroad requires getting the structure right from day one. Our international tax consulting services include:
- Analysis of global entity structure and framing an optimal entry strategy for foreign companies in India
- Obtaining statutory tax registrations Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Tax Deduction and Collection Number (TAN) for foreign companies and their Project Office (PO), Liaison Office (LO), or Branch Office (BO) in India
- Obtaining Concessional Withholding Tax (WHT) Certificates for foreign companies
- Advisory on the most tax-efficient legal structure: subsidiary vs. branch vs. liaison office
Statutory Compliances
We manage the full compliance lifecycle for all international set-ups operating in India or cross-border, so your business remains audit-ready at all times:
- Tax compliances for foreign companies, LO, BO, and PO, including computation and payment of taxes under Income Computation & Disclosure Standards (ICDS)
- Filing of corporate tax returns and Withholding Tax (WHT) returns for foreign companies
- Issuance of Form 15CA/15CB certificates required for overseas remittances
- Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and Master File / Local File compliance under BEPS Action 13
- FATCA and CRS reporting compliance
International Tax Advisory Services
Our cross-border tax advisory covers the full spectrum of decisions that impact your global effective tax rate:
- WHT advisory on payments to non-residents and evaluation of tax treaties for available relief
- Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) analysis identifying treaty benefits, applicable rates, and eligibility conditions
- Permanent Establishment (PE) exposure analysis and corresponding tax impact assessment
- Advisory on Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) claims and assistance in tax refund claims from overseas jurisdictions
- Inbound tax advisory for foreign companies investing or operating in India
- Outbound tax advisory for Indian companies making overseas investments, setting up subsidiaries, or repatriating profits
- Tax-efficient planning and structuring of cross-border transactions
- Advisory on availability of tax benefits under trade and investment agreements
Transfer Pricing Services
Transfer pricing is one of the most scrutinized areas of international taxation in India. Our dedicated transfer pricing team assists with:
- Benchmarking and transfer pricing documentation Local File, Master File, and CbCR
- Transfer pricing audit support and representation before the Transfer Pricing Officer (TPO)
- Advance Pricing Agreements (APA) unilateral, bilateral, and multilateral
- Rollback provisions under existing APAs
- Transfer pricing risk assessment and compliance health checks
- Structuring of intercompany transactions: loans, royalties, management fees, shared services at arm’s length
Expatriate & NRI Taxation
Managing the tax obligations of globally mobile employees requires specialized expertise. We advise:
- Expatriate tax compliance: Indian and foreign tax return filing for inbound and outbound assignees
- Payroll and tax equalization for internationally mobile employees
- NRI taxation: residential status determination, income classification, DTAA benefits, and repatriation planning
- Foreign asset reporting obligations under the Black Money Act and FEMA
- Social security and totalization agreement advisory
FEMA & Foreign Exchange Compliance
Cross-border transactions in India operate under FEMA in addition to tax laws. Our advisors ensure complete alignment:
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) advisory permissible sectors, entry routes, pricing guidelines, and reporting
- Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) structuring and compliance
- External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) advisory
- Compounding of FEMA contraventions
- FCGPR, FCTRS, and other RBI reporting requirements
Emerging Areas of International Taxation
The global tax landscape is being reshaped by new frameworks. We keep our clients ahead:
- OECD BEPS entity operational review to assess impact across all 15 action points
- General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) impact analysis on domestic and cross-border restructuring
- Place of Effective Management (POEM) residency determination for foreign companies with Indian management
- Pillar Two / Global Minimum Tax impact assessment and compliance readiness for 15% global minimum tax
- Indirect transfer taxation gains arising from indirect asset transfers in India
- Treaty abuse and treaty shopping analysis and mitigation
Representation & Dispute Resolution
When tax disputes arise, our cross-border tax advisors provide end-to-end support:
- Handling scrutiny assessments and representation before the Income Tax Department for foreign companies
- Representation before Commissioner of Income Tax Appeals (CIT-A) and Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP)
- Advance Ruling applications before the Board for Advance Rulings (BAR) for non-resident tax positions
- Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) drafting and representation before competent authorities under applicable tax treaties
- Litigation support before Indian Courts through in-house and external legal counsels
Inbound vs. Outbound: Tailored International Tax Solutions
Inbound Tax Services (Foreign Companies Entering India) For multinationals and foreign investors looking to establish or expand their presence in India, we provide regulatory approval support, PE risk assessment, WHT compliance, DTAA structuring, and ongoing statutory compliance ensuring a smooth, tax-efficient India entry.
Outbound Tax Services (Indian Companies Going Global) For Indian businesses investing abroad, acquiring foreign companies, or setting up overseas subsidiaries, we advise on optimal holding structures, foreign tax credit utilization, controlled foreign company implications, repatriation strategies, and compliance with Indian and foreign reporting obligations.
Industries We Serve
Our international tax advisory services cover businesses across:
- Technology & SaaS
- Financial Services & BFSI
- Manufacturing & Supply Chain
- Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
- Infrastructure & Real Estate
- E-Commerce & Digital Platforms
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Professional Services Firms
To know more about our Direct Taxation Services or to speak with an international tax advisor, contact MBG Corporate Services today.
