Corporate Tax Planning & Structuring
Evaluate tax implications of business structures, group arrangements and commercial plans.
DIRECT TAX · TAXATION & COMPLIANCE
Corporate Tax
Strategic Tax Advisory. Regulatory Compliance. Sustainable Business Growth.
CORPORATE TAX
Understanding Corporate Tax in India
Astronis Global provides integrated corporate tax, legal, regulatory and business advisory to Indian companies, foreign companies operating in India and multinational groups. Support includes corporate tax planning, computation, return preparation, regime selection, transaction assessment, assessments, appeals and ongoing tax governance.
Corporate tax decisions depend on the entity, income, transactions, available records and current provisions. A considered review can connect tax computations and filings with investment, financing, restructuring and operational plans.
OUR SERVICES FOR CORPORATE TAX
Our corporate tax services
Coordinated corporate tax support shaped around your business context and applicable requirements.
Income-tax Returns & Compliance
Coordinate corporate return preparation, filing requirements and supporting records.
Tax Assessments, Notices & Representation
Review authority communications and coordinate responses or representation.
Tax Incentives, Deductions & MAT Advisory
Assess potential incentives, deductions and minimum alternate tax considerations.
Corporate Restructuring & Transaction Tax
Review tax questions arising from mergers, acquisitions, transfers and reorganisations.
Tax Risk Review & Governance
Identify tax-control and documentation risks and plan practical improvements.
KEY BENEFITS
Why corporate tax matters
Corporate tax decisions depend on the entity, income, transactions, available records and current provisions. A considered review can connect tax computations and filings with investment, financing, restructuring and operational plans.
Considered for your next chapter.
Optimised tax position and…
Optimised tax position and compliance.
Reduced tax risks and disputes
Reduced tax risks and disputes.
Support for business…
Support for business transaction planning.
Clearer regulatory guidance
Clearer regulatory guidance.
Efficient tax governance
Efficient tax governance.
Long-term cost efficiency…
Long-term cost efficiency through informed decisions.
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Legal framework for corporate tax
Corporate tax decisions depend on the entity, income, transactions, available records and current provisions. A considered review can connect tax computations and filings with investment, financing, restructuring and operational plans.
- Income-tax Act, 1961
Corporate income, deductions, tax rates, assessments and related provisions.
- Income-tax Rules, 1962
Return, computation, reporting and documentation requirements.
- MAT provisions
Minimum alternate tax considerations, subject to the applicable provisions and facts.
- Companies Act, 2013
Corporate approvals and records connected with business decisions.
- Treaty and transfer pricing rules
Cross-border income and related-party transactions where applicable.
Clarity for what comes next.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Standard vs concessional corporate tax regime
A practical overview of corporate tax considerations. The appropriate route depends on the facts, applicable law and current requirements.
| Features | Feature | Standard Regime | Concessional Regime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Depends on company and applicable provisions | Subject to statutory conditions | |
| Tax rate | Rate applicable to the company and income | Prescribed rate if conditions are met | |
| Deductions & incentives | Availability depends on provisions and facts | Certain deductions or incentives may be restricted | |
| MAT considerations | Review under applicable MAT provisions | Treatment depends on the selected regime and current law | |
| Decision factors | Compare deductions, credits and long-term plans | Assess conditions, eligibility and effective tax impact |
Use this overview as a starting point for advice on the proposed structure and circumstances.
CORPORATE TAX PROCESS
Corporate tax compliance process
A clear sequence of decisions and filings, coordinated around complete information and authority processing.
Tax profile & eligibility
Review the entity, business activities, income streams and applicable tax position.
Financial review & documentation
Reconcile financial statements, tax records and supporting schedules.
Tax computation & regime evaluation
Assess computation assumptions and compare available regimes where relevant.
Advance tax & withholding coordination
Review payment and withholding obligations against current requirements.
Tax audit & return filing
Coordinate audit information and return preparation and filing.
Assessment & dispute support
Respond to communications and assess remedies or representation needs.
Ongoing compliance
Track deadlines, changes in activity and tax governance actions.
DOCUMENTS & REQUIREMENTS
Documents for corporate tax
The exact checklist depends on the matter, available records and applicable procedure.
- Certificate of incorporation, PAN and entity details
- Audited financial statements and tax audit reports, where applicable
- Tax computation, returns and prior-year records
- Details of deductions, incentives, losses and tax credits claimed
- Withholding statements, challans and reconciliations
- Material contracts, restructuring and transaction documents
PROFESSIONAL FEES & ADVISORY PACKAGES
Corporate Tax professional fees
Fees depend on the matter, complexity, urgency, jurisdictions and agreed scope.
Corporate Tax assessment
On request- Initial matter and document review
- Applicable requirement assessment
- Recommended next steps
Corporate Tax support
On request- Matter-specific planning
- Filing or representation coordination
- Ongoing status and deadline support
Complex or connected requirements
Request a tailored scope for complex matters or connected workstreams related to corporate tax.
Get a QuoteGovernment fees, court charges and third-party costs are confirmed separately against current requirements.
KEY FEATURES
Corporate Tax at a glance
Optimised tax position and compliance.
Reduced tax risks and disputes.
Support for business transaction planning.
Clearer regulatory guidance.
Efficient tax governance.
Long-term cost efficiency through informed decisions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Browse all FAQs A few useful answers
Common questions about corporate tax and the relevant process.
How is corporate tax determined?
Can a company choose a concessional regime?
What is MAT?
What records support a corporate tax return?
Can corporate tax include transaction advice?
TESTIMONIALS
Clear advice. Practical direction.
Perspectives shared with permission by clients of our advisory teams.
Astronis Global brought clarity and commercial focus to a complex restructuring exercise. Their advice was practical, timely and easy for our leadership team to act on.
The team understood our regulatory requirements quickly and helped us move forward with confidence. We valued their responsiveness and disciplined follow-through.
Astronis Global provided dependable support across multiple registrations and approvals. Their communication was clear, structured and consistently professional.
KNOWLEDGE CENTRE
Guides, checklists and templates
Practical resources to help plan corporate tax matters.
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Plan corporate tax with clarity and confidence
Coordinate tax planning, compliance and transaction considerations around your company's activities and current requirements.
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