Indirect Taxes

Over the past few years, the indirect tax system is implemented all over the economy, covering almost all sectors of business. As indirect tax is becoming many governments' preferred method of revenue raising, and evermore-complicated regulations focused on combatting fraud, it has become more critical than ever to manage indirect tax compliance and cash flows.

Due to lack of knowledge on the part of tax-administrators and taxpayers coupled with abrupt changes in law, require the provision of timely and effective advices to help organizations plan and implement the required compliance measures.

BDO network of indirect tax experts is well informed and understands the nuances of regulations, the importance of deep industry knowledge and the growing role of technology experience.

Our range of services, summarized below, has been designed to meet these requirements for our clients.

• Facilitating issuance of zero rating, exemption, reduced tax rate or concessionary notification under customs, sales tax and excise duty laws.
• Assisting the clients over the legal matters in relation to Federal Sales Tax, Provincial Sales Tax on Services, Federal Excise Duty and Custom Duty.
• Supervision and finalization of assignments involving sales tax / excise system evaluation of various corporate entities which include preparation of audit reports and recommending suggestions for the loopholes in the control system.
• Formulating tax beneficial business strategies and sales tax planning.
• Handling tax audits on behalf of clients
• Handling show cause notices and representing the clients before the tax adjudicating authorities
• Preparing and contesting appeals before the Customs Tribunal, Appellate Tribunals, Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue, Federal Tax Ombudsman and Federal Board of Revenue.
• Handling compliance and procedural matters under the indirect tax laws
• Pre-filing audit and preparation of monthly tax returns
• Handling refund/drawback matters.