Indirect Taxes

There is a growing emphasis by the government on indirect tax, particularly the sales tax. A value-added tax (VAT) mode of sales tax was introduced in 1996. We have established a practice to meet clients' needs providing a wide range of indirect tax services that includes sales tax system evaluation, sales tax audit, sales tax and services tax advisory.

Our range of services include:

• Advising on the sales tax treatment and potential liabilities of specific transactions.
• "Health check" reviews of existing systems and practices to highlight possible areas of exposure to sales tax assessments and associated interest or penalties.
• Developing detailed planning strategies (including those for particular industries) to help reduce clients' administrative and tax costs from indirect taxes.
• Working on disputes with tax authorities including representation before tax authorities and liaison with lawyers in appeals.