Cross-border transaction advisory refers to the professional guidance provided to businesses involved in international trade and investment activities.
This includes support across various areas such as import-export regulations, foreign trade policies, customs valuation, tax implications, and compliance with international and domestic laws.
Your compliance advantage in a global marketplace
Navigate complex trade laws, customs rules, and documentation across jurisdictions without delays or penalties.
Unlock benefits like Duty Drawback, RODTEP, MOOWR and more with proper documentation and compliance.
Avoid shipment hold-ups and disputes through timely filings and structured transactions.
Be heard effectively during audits or disputes, supported by accurate filings and representation protocols.
Speed up import-export operations through proper classification, valuation, and customs procedures.
Structure transactions for tax efficiency and reduced outflows in multi-country operations.
Clear, compliant steps to unlock international markets
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Two categories, one goal — smooth global movement of funds and trade.
Facilitate movement of goods, services, and remittances across borders.
Enable across-border investments, loans & equity transfers between entities
What we handle, so you don’t have to:
Support on product classification, customs valuation, Special Valuation Branch Proceedings and duty exemption claims under applicable laws.
From Advance Authorisation to EPCG and SCOMET, advisory and application management for smooth licensing.
Facilitating registrations such as IEC, ICEGATE, and MOOWR for businesses involved in import-export.
Guidance on availing RODTEP, Duty Drawback, ROSTCL, and other FTP-linked export benefits.
Strategic representation before DGFT, Customs, and appellate authorities in case of disputes, audits, or show-cause notices.
Optimising tax, pricing, and regulatory outcomes for cross-border deals with efficient structuring.
Clarity in process. Confidence in outcome.
We start with your import-export goals, trade routes, and international partners.
We assess FTP applicability, licensing needs, duty exemptions, and required documentation.
From IEC to MOOWR, all relevant applications are filed on time.
We ensure you claim all eligible benefits under India’s Foreign Trade Policy.
Be it a show cause notice or customs dispute, we’re by your side with expert counsel.
We assist with ongoing filings, renewals, and compliance audits to ensure continued adherence to trade laws.
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Cross-border transaction advisory is professional guidance for businesses involved in international trade or investment.
It covers compliance with foreign trade policy, customs laws, FEMA regulations, and tax implications for inbound and outbound transactions.
Cross-border transactions are broadly classified under:
Companies need cross-border advisory to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce legal and tax risks, optimise trade incentives like RODTEP and Duty Drawback, and streamline licensing under DGFT, RBI, and Customs authorities.
IEC Certificate is issued typically within a day.
MOOWR (Manufacturing and Other Operations in Warehouse Regulation) allows deferral of customs duty on imported goods used in manufacturing, reducing working capital blockage.
Cross-border advisory helps with registration, approvals, and procedural setup.
DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) regulates India's foreign trade policies and approves licensing under schemes like EPCG, Advance Authorisation, and SCOMET.
Advisory services help businesses comply with DGFT requirements and avoid penalties.
Current Account covers the flow of goods, services, and income (exports, remittances).
Capital Account deals with investments, loans, and asset transfers (FDI, ECB, ODI).
Non-compliance can result in penalties under FEMA, Customs, denial of export incentives, customs disputes, license suspension, and delay in shipments or investments.