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International Tax Advisory
Cross-border tax advice — treaties, withholding, residency, and structuring inbound and outbound investment.
What international-tax advisory covers
International-tax advisory is help with the tax consequences of cross-border activity — where income is taxed, how treaties allocate the right to tax, withholding on payments abroad, permanent-establishment risk, and the efficient structuring of investment into and out of India.
The firm advises NRIs, foreign investors, and Indian groups operating abroad, working at the interface of the Income-tax Act, the tax treaties, and FEMA.
Where we help
International-tax advisory covers cross-border tax questions, including:
- Residential status and the taxation of global income
- Tax-treaty (DTAA) relief, tie-breakers, and the MLI
- Withholding tax on payments to non-residents (Section 195) and Form 15CA/CB
- Permanent-establishment and business-connection risk
- Structuring inbound and outbound investment tax-efficiently
How we work
- 01
Map the transaction
Identify the parties, jurisdictions, and flows.
- 02
Apply law & treaty
Determine taxing rights, relief, and withholding under the Act and the relevant DTAA.
- 03
Advise
Set out the position, the withholding, and the efficient structure.
- 04
Support compliance
Help with certificates, 15CA/CB, and documentation.
Why work with PBT
PBT navigates cross-border tax so you stay compliant in every jurisdiction that matters.
- Treaty analysis grounded in the Act and the DTAA
- Clear withholding advice and 15CA/CB support
- Awareness of the FEMA interface on cross-border flows
- Structuring that is efficient and defensible
- Scope, deliverables, and fees agreed in writing up front
Frequently asked questions
How do tax treaties help?
A DTAA allocates taxing rights between countries and can reduce or eliminate double taxation through credits, exemptions, or lower withholding rates. We apply the relevant treaty to your facts.
Do I need a certificate before remitting money abroad?
Most foreign remittances need Form 15CA, and many need a CA's Form 15CB certifying the withholding. We prepare both.
How long does it take?
A withholding query is quick; structuring an investment takes longer. We scope it at the outset.
Navigate cross-border tax
Tell us about the transaction and jurisdictions, and we'll advise on the treaty position and structure.
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