Indirect Tax Advisory and Compliance for Growing Businesses
From GST and customs to stamp duty and industry-specific charges - we help you go beyond compliance handling indirect taxes with confidence.
When Indirect Taxes Get Complicated
Indirect taxation are part of everyday business, but they are not as simple as one would imagine. Whether it is GST on local transactions or customs duty on imports, the indirect tax scenario is very dynamic in nature - and is tightly regulated.
The rules keep changing, rates shift and above all, one has to meet the compliance guidelines. One wrong classification or a missed deadline can strain cash flow, invite penalties or raise red flags during audits.
This is where MSA comes in with its array of indirect tax services. We combine our strong technical tax knowledge with sector-specific insights to help businesses design a robust "indirect tax strategy" - that provides clarity and control.
Whether you're a local SME, a pan-India enterprise or a foreign company looking to enter or scale in India, we help you manage indirect taxes sustainably - from identification of risk areas to practical day-to-day compliance.
For any growing businesses, managing GST credits, e-invoicing, cross-border transactions or department notices can quickly become overwhelming. Our indirect tax service will simply these for better compliance. From GST advisory and registration to departmental audits, refund claims and customs support, our team handles it all.
Types of Indirect Taxes in India
The list of indirect taxes in India includes GST, customs duty, excise duty, and more. Let's take a quick look at major tax types that impact your business every day.
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Customs Duty
Central Excise Duty
Value Added Tax (VAT)
Cesses and Surcharges
Sales Tax and Entry Tax
Foreign Trade & DGFT Compliance
E-invoicing & GST Digital Compliance
Also worth knowing: Taxes like Central Sales Tax, Anti-Dumping Duties and GST Compensation Cess continue to apply in specific cases and may affect certain industries more than others.
Our Indirect Tax Services
Take a look at the range of tax support we offer - from routine GST filings to customs valuation, departmental audits and regulatory representation.
GST Advisory & Implementation
We help with understanding GST structure, registration requirements, classification under HSN/SAC, credit flow, transition planning and compliance setup including IGST, CGST, SGST and UTGST. We guide businesses on how to apply GST correctly from day one.
Monthly & Annual GST Filings
We support in preparing and filing GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C returns. We assist you in reconciling sales, purchases and credits so your GST data stays clean and ready for audit or scrutiny, if needed.
Input Tax Credit (ITC) Review
We provide a review of your purchase data, invoices and reverse charge transactions to ensure proper credit is claimed. We also flag blocked credits, mismatches and missed opportunities across inward supplies and expense categories.
GST Refunds & Adjustments
We help with claiming refunds for export of goods or services, inverted duty structure, excess tax paid or accumulated credits. Includes application drafting, portal support and follow-ups under GST rules.
E-invoicing & E-way Bill Compliance
We support in implementing e-invoicing as per turnover thresholds, IRN generation, QR codes and real-time validations. Also includes E-way bill generation workflows for movement of goods across states under GST.
GST Health Check & Compliance Review
We provide a periodic review of your GST setup, filings, credit claims, invoice formats and vendor data to spot gaps, risk areas or process errors before they become audit triggers or penalties.
Customs Valuation & Import Duties
We assist in classifying goods under correct HSN code, calculating Basic Customs Duty (BCD), Countervailing Duty (CVD), IGST on imports and handling valuation issues with the Special Valuation Branch (SVB).
DGFT & FTP Assistance
We help with Import Export Code (IEC), filing for EPCG, Advance Authorisation, DFIA and SEIS benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy. We also handle representations with the Policy Relaxation Committee or AEO certification support.
SEZ, STPI and EOU Advisory
We provide end-to-end support for setting up and managing tax exemptions and procedural compliance under SEZ, EOU and STPI schemes. Includes bonding, de-bonding, procurement procedures and statutory filings.
Handling GST Departmental Audits
We assist during GST departmental audits, including documentation collation, reconciliations, explanation of entries and face-to-face representation. We help you prepare answers before queries become notices.
Litigation & Show Cause Notice Support
We provide drafting support for SCN replies, appeals under GST or Customs Act, representation before adjudication authorities or appellate forums like CESTAT. Also includes support with advance rulings and refund-related disputes.
Get Your Indirect Taxes in Order Before They Start Costing More
Most businesses handle GST, customs or import duties reactively - after a notice, a mismatch or a stuck refund. But by then, the damage is already done - cash is blocked, teams are scrambling and focus the shifts from growth to damage control.
At MSA, we work closely with your team to rebuild the tax process for you - clearly mapped, properly classified and aligned to your business goals. And also to stay compliant with the evolving indirect tax laws.
When reconciliations remain unresolved, GST credits go unclaimed or customs paperwork keeps circling back, then it is no longer just routine - it is then affecting your performance and decision-making.
We reorganise all functions associated with indirect taxes, reduce the friction across teams and help restore clarity, speed and control.
If your current tax handling feels scattered all around, let's talk. We can fix it.
Our Key Experts For Indirect Taxes
CA Mukunda
Areas of Specialisation:
- Direct Tax Advisory
- Corporate Tax Planning
- Tax Audit Support
- FEMA & RBI Coordination
CA Shiva Prakash H S
Areas of Specialisation:
- International Tax Advisory
- Transfer Pricing
- Strategic Tax Advisory
- M&A Tax Advisory
CA Devendra Nayak
Areas of Specialisation:
- Tax Law Compliance
- Litigation & Representation
- Transfer Pricing Risk Assessment
- NRI Investment Taxation
CA Mani Thoka
Areas of Specialisation:
- Indirect Tax Advisory
- GST Filing & Reporting
- Customs & Excise Advisory
- Expatriate Tax Advisory