Direct Tax & Allied Matters

All types of assessees in Bangladesh like individuals to highly reputed corporate houses have to comply with the provisions of Bangladesh Income Tax Ordinance, 1984 with due care. Considering the rapid change of global tax environment, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has been introducing various rules and regulations in the area of direct tax from time to time. This causes inconvenience to the business houses in terms of interpretation of the provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance. In this scenario, suitable tax planning and correct tax advice are required to reduce the tax incidence and to minimise the risk of litigation significantly. In the area of Direct Tax and allied matters, we offer comprehensive services which are stated below:

• Corporate tax compliance, planning and advisory services
• International tax planning and advisory services
• Expatriate tax compliance and advisory services rendered to employer in Bangladesh and expatriate employee from foreign country
• Withholding tax compliance and advisory services
• Representation before Ministry of Finance for taking approvals in respect of complex direct tax issues
• Representation before the National Board of Revenue (NBR) in respect of any issue relating to interpretation of Income Tax Ordinance and Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements
• Preparation of brief for Senior Counsel in respect of Supreme Court matters
• Representation before the Taxes Appellate Tribunal, Appellate Joint/Additional Commissioner or the Commissioner (Appeals) and income tax assessment authority
• Merger & Acquisition tax (including due diligence and allied services)
• Assistance in obtaining opinion in writing from Senior Counsel in relation to complex income tax issues