Tax, Labour & Regulatory Compliance
End-to-end advisory and dispute resolution across India's taxation, employment, and regulatory landscape — helping businesses stay compliant and individuals protect their rights.
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India's tax and regulatory environment is among the most complex in the world — with overlapping central and state laws, frequent amendments, evolving compliance requirements, and aggressive enforcement. Businesses that fall behind face penalties, prosecution, and operational disruption.
At M S Sulthan Legal Associates, our Tax, Labour & Regulatory practice provides strategic advisory, compliance structuring, and dispute representation to ensure your business operates within the law while minimizing tax exposure and regulatory risk.
We serve startups, SMEs, corporates, NRIs, and individual taxpayers across India and internationally — combining deep knowledge of Indian tax law with practical business sense.
Our Tax, Labour & Regulatory Services
From GST advisory to employment law compliance — comprehensive legal support across every regulatory touchpoint.
GST Advisory & Disputes
GST registration, classification, and return filing advisory. Representation in GST audits, show-cause notice responses, appeals before Appellate Authorities and GST Tribunal, refund claims, anti-profiteering matters, and writ petitions challenging wrongful GST demands before High Courts.
Income Tax & Direct Tax
Tax planning for individuals, HUFs, and businesses. Representation before Assessing Officers, CIT(A), Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), and High Courts. Handling of reassessment proceedings (Section 148), search and seizure matters, TDS disputes, and penalty proceedings.
International Tax & Transfer Pricing
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) advisory, NRI taxation, transfer pricing documentation and disputes, Permanent Establishment (PE) risk assessment, expatriate tax planning, and structuring cross-border transactions for optimal tax efficiency.
Employment & Labour Law
Compliance advisory under India's new Labour Codes (Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, OSH). Drafting employment contracts, HR policies, termination procedures, and non-compete agreements. Representation in Labour Court disputes, industrial tribunals, and wrongful termination claims.
POSH Compliance
End-to-end compliance under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, 2013. We assist with constituting the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), drafting the POSH policy, conducting mandatory annual training, managing complaint inquiries, and filing annual compliance reports.
ESOP & Equity Structuring
Designing and implementing Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs), Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs), and phantom stock plans. We handle ESOP pool creation, vesting schedules, grant agreements, board/shareholder resolutions, exercise mechanisms, and tax implications for both companies and employees.
Business Licensing & Approvals
Obtaining and renewing FSSAI food licenses, Shop & Establishment registrations, Factory licenses, trade licenses, Environmental Clearances (EC), Consent to Establish/Operate (CTE/CTO), drug licenses, and other sector-specific regulatory approvals across Indian states.
Customs, Excise & Trade Compliance
Customs duty classification disputes, anti-dumping investigations, DGFT licensing and compliance, export incentive claims, Advance Authorization and EPCG scheme advisory, and representation before CESTAT and customs appellate authorities.
PF, ESI & Social Security
Compliance and dispute resolution under the EPF Act, ESI Act, and the new Social Security Code. Handling PF assessment orders, ESI contribution disputes, interest and penalty proceedings, appeals before EPFAT, and advisory on applicability for foreign employees working in India.
Who We Serve
Tailored regulatory solutions for diverse business needs.
Startups & Tech Companies
ESOP structuring, angel tax advisory, startup India registration, Section 80-IAC benefits, and labour compliance for lean teams.
SMEs & Mid-Market Corporates
GST compliance, payroll tax structuring, POSH implementation, factory licensing, and HR policy frameworks.
Multinational & Foreign Companies
PE risk assessment, transfer pricing, expatriate taxation, DTAA planning, and India-entry regulatory compliance.
NRIs & Individual Taxpayers
NRI income tax return filing, residential status determination, DTAA benefits, capital gains planning on Indian property, and reassessment defense.
Real Estate Developers & Builders
GST on under-construction projects, TDS compliance, labour law for construction workers, environmental clearances, and RERA regulatory filings.
Healthcare, Food & Hospitality
FSSAI licensing, clinical establishment compliance, drug license applications, Shop & Establishment registration, and sector-specific regulatory approvals.
Key Laws We Work With
Goods & Services Tax
CGST Act, SGST Act, IGST Act, GST Compensation Cess Act, GST Rules, Notifications & Circulars
Income Tax
Income Tax Act 1961, Finance Acts, DTAA Treaties, Income Tax Rules, CBDT Circulars & Notifications
Labour & Employment
Code on Wages 2019, Industrial Relations Code 2020, Social Security Code 2020, OSH Code 2020
Workplace Safety
POSH Act 2013, Factories Act, Building & Construction Workers Act, Contract Labour Act, Kerala Shops & Commercial Establishments Act
Social Security
EPF & MP Act 1952, ESI Act 1948, Payment of Gratuity Act, Payment of Bonus Act, Maternity Benefit Act
Customs & Foreign Trade
Customs Act 1962, Foreign Trade (D&R) Act, DGFT Policy, Central Excise Act, Anti-Dumping Rules
Regulatory & Licensing
FSSAI Act, Drugs & Cosmetics Act, Environment Protection Act, Water & Air Pollution Acts, Kerala Municipalities Act
Corporate Tax
Companies Act 2013, FEMA, Transfer Pricing Rules, Equalization Levy, Angel Tax provisions (Section 56)
Stamp Duty & Registration
Indian Stamp Act, Kerala Stamp Act, Registration Act, Stamp Duty (various state amendments), E-stamping regulations
How We Work With You
A systematic approach to compliance, advisory, and dispute resolution.
Compliance Health Check
We begin with a thorough audit of your current tax filings, labour law compliance, licenses, and regulatory obligations — identifying gaps, risks, and upcoming deadlines before they become problems.
Strategic Tax & Regulatory Planning
Based on the audit, we develop a tailored compliance roadmap and tax planning strategy. This includes restructuring recommendations, optimal GST classification, DTAA benefit claims, ESOP design, and proactive labour law structuring.
Implementation & Documentation
We draft all necessary documents — employment agreements, HR policies, POSH frameworks, tax planning memos, license applications, and compliance filings. We coordinate with your CA/CS teams to ensure seamless implementation.
Dispute Representation
When disputes arise — be it a GST show-cause notice, income tax reassessment, or labour court proceeding — we provide aggressive representation before all relevant authorities, tribunals, and courts, including High Court writ petitions challenging arbitrary demands.
Ongoing Monitoring & Updates
Tax and labour law in India changes frequently. We keep you informed of relevant amendments, new compliance requirements, and deadline changes — ensuring you're never caught off-guard by a regulatory shift.
Tax & Regulatory FAQs
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Whether you're facing a tax demand, setting up compliance frameworks, or structuring employee benefits — our team is here to help.
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CONTACT
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