Our expertise include
Range of Legal Services
The introduction and expansion of regulatory frameworks for both commerce and industry, together with the often overwhelming burden of compliances, has seen the number of investigations and prosecutions for offences increase at an alarming rate. It seems that every day new regulatory liabilities, reporting obligations, additional penalties, code of practice and guidance documents are introduced. Keeping up-to-date with these issues can appear to be an almost intolerable burden. Over the years of presence in the region has given our firm Tax Forum the opportunity to understand such emerging business needs by providing a whole range of services to a diverse client base.
We appreciate that an understanding of the practical and commercial issues that businesses face is essential and ensures that our legal advice genuinely adds value. Thanks to the breadth of expertise that exists across the firm, our team is able to tap into the specialist knowledge and experience of a number of key sector groups so you have the highest quality advice for your particular situation
Strategic tax consulting thus tends to create new capabilities to meet the onslaught of domestic and offshore competition.
The use of latest technologies and the ability to access domestic tax expertise and experience in a variety of circumstances provide opportunities to render multifarious taxation services
Strategic tax consulting thus tends to create new capabilities to meet the onslaught of domestic and offshore competition.
The use of latest technologies and the ability to access domestic tax expertise and experience in a variety of circumstances provide opportunities to render multifarious taxation services
Are you looking for
From domestic routine matters to international most complex issues, from the immediate need to long-term planning, our tax professionals have the insight and experience to assist you. Our scope of services includes;
- Filing of appeal before Commissioner Appeals (Inland Revenue), Collector Appeals, Sindh Revenue Board, Punjab Revenue Authority, KPK Revenue Authority, Baluchistan Revenue Authority.
- Filing of second appeal before Appellate Tribunal (Inland Revenue), Customs Appellate Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal (Sindh Revenue Board), Appellate Tribunal (Punjab Revenue Authority), Appellate Tribunal (KPK Revenue Authority), Appellate Tribunal (Baluchistan Revenue Authority).
- Filing of Tax Reference Applications before honorable Islamabad High Court, Sindh High Court, Lahore High Court, Peshawar High Court, Baluchistan High Court and Azad Kashmir High Court
- Filing of Civil Petition before August Supreme Court of Pakistan
- Filing of Writ Petition before honourable Higher Courts to challenge Vires of Law under Article 199 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973.
- Preparation and filing of annual and periodical tax returns
- Withholding tax management and related compliance
- Managing post-return correspondence with and representation before tax assessment authorities
- Obtaining certificates of tax exemption, special tax rates, where applicable
- Representation before the Federal Board of Revenue for invoking its jurisdiction for administrative ruling and clarification on taxation issues
- Preparation and assistance in filing annual and periodical tax Returns with the tax authorities
- Assistance in managing employers’ withholding tax obligations and periodical returns compliance
- Managing post-return correspondence and representation before assessment and appellate authorities
- This service provides assurance to corporate managements, prospective investors and strategic buyers that all significant aspects of taxation are duly complied with and that open assessments and cases in appeal do not carry unpredictable tax exposure or any significant tax contingencies not anticipated or provided for.
- Applying for and obtaining sales tax registration and carrying out related formalities
- Counselling and advise on sales tax issues on a continuing basis
- Preparation and assistance in the preparation and e-filing of periodic sales tax returns
- Advices and assistance in pursuing claims for adjustment of input tax
- Pursue and assist in following up sales tax exemption(s) and refund issues
- Representation to the Federal Board of Revenue and Tariff Commission for removing fiscal anomalies and procuring ruling on contentious and obscure sales tax and related issues
- Planning, counselling and guidance on Federal excise duties
- General insight for business planning and compliance with Customs Law and Regulations
- Representation to indirect taxation authorities for compliance and settlement of tax obligations
Are you looking for
From domestic routine matters to international most complex issues, from the immediate need to long-term planning, our tax professionals have the insight and experience to assist you. Our scope of services includes;
Representation before Appellate Authorities, Higher and Supreme Court
- Filing of appeal before Commissioner Appeals (Inland Revenue), Collector Appeals, Sindh Revenue Board, Punjab Revenue Authority, KPK Revenue Authority, Baluchistan Revenue Authority.
- Filing of second appeal before Appellate Tribunal (Inland Revenue), Customs Appellate Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal (Sindh Revenue Board), Appellate Tribunal (Punjab Revenue Authority), Appellate Tribunal (KPK Revenue Authority), Appellate Tribunal (Baluchistan Revenue Authority).
- Filing of Tax Reference Applications before honorable Islamabad High Court, Sindh High Court, Lahore High Court, Peshawar High Court, Baluchistan High Court and Azad Kashmir High Court
- Filing of Civil Petition before August Supreme Court of Pakistan
- Filing of Writ Petition before honourable Higher Courts to challenge Vires of Law under Article 199 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973.
Corporate tax compliance and reporting
- Preparation and filing of annual and periodical tax returns
- Withholding tax management and related compliance
- Managing post-return correspondence with and representation before tax assessment authorities
- Obtaining certificates of tax exemption, special tax rates, where applicable
- Representation before the Federal Board of Revenue for invoking its jurisdiction for administrative ruling and clarification on taxation issues
Personal tax compliance and reporting
- Preparation and assistance in filing annual and periodical tax Returns with the tax authorities
- Assistance in managing employers’ withholding tax obligations and periodical returns compliance
- Managing post-return correspondence and representation before assessment and appellate authorities
Tax due diligence reviews
- This service provides assurance to corporate managements, prospective investors and strategic buyers that all significant aspects of taxation are duly complied with and that open assessments and cases in appeal do not carry unpredictable tax exposure or any significant tax contingencies not anticipated or provided for.
Sales tax
- Applying for and obtaining sales tax registration and carrying out related formalities
- Counselling and advise on sales tax issues on a continuing basis
- Preparation and assistance in the preparation and e-filing of periodic sales tax returns
- Advices and assistance in pursuing claims for adjustment of input tax
- Pursue and assist in following up sales tax exemption(s) and refund issues
- Representation to the Federal Board of Revenue and Tariff Commission for removing fiscal anomalies and procuring ruling on contentious and obscure sales tax and related issues
Other indirect tax service
- Planning, counselling and guidance on Federal excise duties
- General insight for business planning and compliance with Customs Law and Regulations
- Representation to indirect taxation authorities for compliance and settlement of tax obligations
How It Works
Consultation
We provide highest quality consultation tailored to your problems.
Strategize
From the immediate need to long-term planning, we strategize to your needs.
Take Action
We put our plan to action and let our experts bring the success.