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Cross-Border Tax Advisory

Minimize tax leakage across US-India-UK corridors.

Overview

What you get

Optimize your global tax position across the US–India, UK–India, and EU–India corridors. We advise on DTAA treaty benefits, permanent establishment risks, withholding tax optimization, repatriation structures, and BEPS compliance — helping multinational clients minimize double taxation and maximize after-tax returns.

For US and UK businesses operating in India — or Indian companies serving US/UK clients — cross-border tax planning is critical. The interplay between US IRC, UK tax legislation, Indian Income Tax Act, and bilateral tax treaties requires specialized expertise, which we coordinate with our India Tax & GST Compliance team.

DMCGlobal's international tax practice helps multinational enterprises structure their India operations tax-efficiently. We work with your US/UK tax advisors to ensure consistency across jurisdictions — avoiding the mismatches and surprises that lead to double taxation. This runs in sync with our Transfer Pricing Documentation studies.

We have deep experience with India's tax treaties (DTAA) with the US, UK, Europe, and Singapore — helping clients maximize treaty benefits while managing permanent establishment exposure. If you are entering the market, we integrate this with India Entry & Entity Structuring advice.

Key Offerings

US–India Tax Planning

Structuring of India subsidiaries, intercompany pricing, Section 195 withholding, DTAA benefits, PFIC/CFC analysis, and Form 5471 support for US parent companies.

UK–India Tax Planning

Treaty benefit optimization, PE risk mitigation, dividend repatriation strategies, and coordination between UK Corporation Tax and Indian withholding obligations.

Permanent Establishment Advisory

PE risk assessment for foreign companies operating in India — covering fixed place PE, service PE, dependent agent PE, and digital PE exposure under India's Equalization Levy.

Repatriation & Withholding Tax

Tax-efficient dividend, royalty, and FTS repatriation structures. Form 15CA/CB certifications, lower withholding certificates, and Advance Ruling applications.

Bilateral DTAA Optimization

Applying double taxation avoidance treaty clauses for royalties, FTS, and business profits.

Expat Tax & Payroll Structuring

Tax-efficient payroll structures, tax returns, and compliance for employees moving between India and US/UK.

Why DMCGlobal Services LLP?

We sit at the intersection of India tax law and international tax planning — helping your US/UK advisors get India right the first time.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of DTAA (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement) in cross-border business?

DTAAs are bilateral treaties that prevent tax leakage by ensuring a company is not taxed twice on the same income in both countries, optimizing withholding tax rates on dividends, royalties, and technical service fees.

How do you manage Permanent Establishment (PE) risks in India?

We conduct scoping reviews of your cross-border activity—evaluating fixed places, active travel schedules, and localized contracting power—to establish safe protocols that prevent tax authorities from asserting an active PE in India.

What is the process for repatriating profits from our Indian subsidiary back to our home country?

Profits are primarily repatriated as dividends, service fee chargebacks, or royalties. We structure these transactions to ensure full FEMA/RBI compliance while minimizing local Indian withholding taxes.