Aj Sid

AJ Sid & Co.

Indirect Tax

InDirect Tax

AJ Sid & Co. Indirect Tax Practice is your business partner in addressing fiscal challenges through the core value proposition of the strategic management of indirect taxes. We offer comprehensive advice and assistance in all areas of indirect taxes from Customs to Federal Excise. All this is backed by litigation support at every appellate stage.

Sales Tax is a tax on value addition and a multi point tax, which is levied at every stage of sale. Sales Tax is not just a taxation issue; it spans the entire value addition process. It is collected at the stage of manufacture/resale and contemplates rebating of tax paid on inputs and purchases. It provides a broad tax base and more and more businesses will come in its net. Federal Excise Duty is a levy on manufacturing sector as well as on services sector. Customs Duty is levied on items imported into Pakistan, various items are exempted from Customs Duty, and at the same time some are levied at higher and lower rates, thus it requires expert advice

Personal Taxation

The constantly changing tax legislations and complex domicile status issues have made it essential for high net worth individuals, owner-managers of businesses, corporate directors and executives to seek expert personal tax advice.

Potential issues

  • You need to maximize indirect tax recovery.
  • You want to increase margins.
  • You want to improve cash flow.
  • Your organization has a high level of customs or excise duty and you want to ensure you don’t overpay.

How AJ Sid & Co. can help?

  • Strategic Consulting and Advisory

    Advice on classification, valuation, applicability of taxes on transactions and admissibility to tax benefits/exemptions
    Opinions on indirect tax issues
    Identification of innovative tax planning opportunities
    Formulating indirect tax efficient business models
    Undertaking comprehensive reviews of business operations
    Conducting indirect tax specific due diligence reviews (buy side/sell side)

  • Compliance Support

    Indirect tax compliance support/outsourcing
    Preparations of customized compliance manuals on all indirect taxes
    Coordination for tax payments, filing of returns & compilation of documents

  • Litigation support and Representations

    Drafting appeals & submissions
    Appearances & arguments before adjudication & appellate authorities
    Briefing Legal Counsel on need basis
    Representation before relevant Government authorities on tax & trade policy issues