/ CA for Cross-Border Tax India · 2026

CA for cross-border tax India.

Cross-border tax — India-US DTAA, India-UAE / UK / Singapore / Mauritius / Chile DTAAs, FEMA ODI, transfer pricing (India Section 92D + US Section 482), NRI taxation, flip and reverse flip structures — is a narrow specialisation. Bharat Quantum Prospera is a CA-led firm focused specifically on this. ICAI-qualified. 240+ published practitioner guides.

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Written by CA Durgesh Chavda

Chartered Accountant (ICAI) · Founder, Bharat Quantum Prospera · US incorporation, India-US DTAA, FEMA ODI, NRI taxation, cross-border structuring · LinkedIn

/ What cross-border tax actually covers

The practice map.

Cross-border tax for Indian clients spans:

DTAA (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement) analysis and claims — across India's 90+ bilateral treaties. Treaty-reduced withholding rates, Article 7 PE analysis, Article 10/11/12 dividend-interest-royalty-FTS caps, Form 10F + TRC claim mechanics.
FEMA ODI (Overseas Direct Investment) — Indian individuals/companies investing abroad. Form ODI, UIN, APR, pricing-guideline compliance.
FEMA FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) — foreign investors into Indian companies. Form FC-GPR, FC-TRS, Press Note 3 check.
Transfer pricing — India Section 92D annual documentation + US Section 482 contemporaneous for US-related entities. Benchmarking, functional analysis, APA strategy.
NRI taxation — residential status under Section 6, Section 115A positioning, DTAA relief, Form 15CA/15CB repatriation, property sale structuring.
Flip / reverse flip structures — share swap, valuation, FEMA, capital gains per shareholder.
Section 6(3) POEM analysis for overseas entities with Indian directors/decision-makers.
Section 6(1A) deemed residency for Indian citizens in zero-tax jurisdictions.
GIFT City IFSC structures — Section 10(23FE), 10(4D), 80LA planning for fund managers.
Mauritius / Singapore / UAE / UK structures — LOB substance tests, PPT under MLI, GAAR analysis.

/ What makes BQP a cross-border tax specialist

Narrow focus, deep practice.

ICAI CA with cross-border practice as the core specialisation, not a side offering.
240+ published practitioner guides at bharatquantumprospera.com/insights covering specific Income Tax Act / FEMA / IRC sections with worked examples.
Multiple-jurisdiction coverage. We handle India-US (daily), India-UAE (weekly), India-UK (regular), India-Singapore (regular), India-Mauritius (grandfathered holdings regularly), India-Chile (newer treaty).
Integrated practice. One CA handles both sides of a cross-border structure — India + US, India + UAE, etc. No handoff friction.
Direct partner access. CA Durgesh Chavda personally runs mandates. For complex cross-border questions, you talk to him.
Multi-city India + Dubai presence. Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Rajkot, Dubai.

/ Who typically engages BQP

Client profiles.

Indian founders setting up US entities — the most common engagement. Delaware or Wyoming formation + FEMA ODI + ongoing compliance.
Indian startups raising US VC via flip — pre-flip tax model + Delaware C-Corp + share swap + FEMA + 83(b) + transfer pricing.
NRIs with India exposure — US / UAE / UK / Singapore NRIs needing annual ITR, DTAA relief, Form 15CA/CB, property sale LDC.
Family offices — UHNI structuring across India + Dubai + Singapore + Mauritius; LRS compliance, FEMA ODI, treaty-planning.
Indian corporates with overseas subsidiaries — transfer pricing documentation, DTAA on cross-border payment flows, FEMA APR.
Foreign funds / investors — US / Singapore / Mauritius funds investing into Indian companies. FDI compliance, LOB substance, repatriation planning.
Indian fund managers — GIFT City IFSC AIF structures, SEBI AIF Category II/III, GIFT FME licensing.
Companies planning Indian IPO with Delaware parent — reverse flip analysis, shareholder tax modelling.

/ Ready when you are

Cross-border tax question? Start with a scoping call.

WhatsApp CA Durgesh Chavda at +91 78018 87130, or email durgesh@bharatquantumprospera.com. First scoping call is free. For US-incorporation specifically, use the structured intake at bharatquantumprospera.com/us-incorporation-intake.html.

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FAQ

Common questions, answered.

Who is the best CA for cross-border tax in India in 2026?

A CA with cross-border tax as the core practice specialisation: covers India-US / UAE / UK / Singapore / Mauritius DTAAs, FEMA ODI + FDI, transfer pricing (India Section 92D + US Section 482), NRI taxation, flip / reverse flip, POEM / Section 6(1A). Bharat Quantum Prospera, ICAI-qualified, with 240+ published practitioner guides.

Does BQP handle just India-US or all cross-border work?

All major cross-border corridors for Indian clients. India-US is our highest-volume (daily mandates). India-UAE is high-volume post UAE Corporate Tax (weekly). India-UK, India-Singapore, India-Mauritius are regular. India-Chile (newer treaty), India-Canada, India-Australia, India-Germany, India-France handled as needed.

Can BQP handle US-side tax filings (Form 1120, 5472, FBAR)?

Yes. US-side filings handled directly: Form 1120, Form 5472 (foreign-owned LLC), FBAR for US-person Indian clients, state franchise + registration filings. Paired with India-side filings under one engagement.

Do you handle transfer pricing for small Indian startups?

Yes. For Indian startups with cross-border inter-company flow (typically India subsidiary servicing Delaware parent, or vice versa) we set up transfer pricing documentation in year 1 with cost-plus 10-15% markup, functional analysis, benchmarking. Section 92D India + contemporaneous Section 482 US. Essential at any scale once the inter-company flow exists.

How do I know if I need cross-border tax advice?

You need cross-border tax advice if any of: (a) you have or plan a US / UAE / Singapore / UK entity, (b) you are an NRI with India exposure, (c) you have foreign shareholders in your Indian company, (d) you are flipping or reverse-flipping, (e) you have inter-company flows across borders, (f) you are a fund manager planning offshore structures, (g) you are a family office across multiple jurisdictions. Scoping call is free.

How do I engage BQP for cross-border tax?

WhatsApp CA Durgesh Chavda at +91 78018 87130 or email durgesh@bharatquantumprospera.com. For US-incorporation specifically, the structured intake is at bharatquantumprospera.com/us-incorporation-intake.html. For other mandates, 20-minute scoping call first.