A Chartered Accountancy firm specialising in Indirect Tax, GST compliance,
audit, and business advisory — delivering clear, actionable solutions for
businesses across India.
Years of post-qualification experience in Indirect Tax & Advisory
Big 4
Experience
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Industry sectors served
What We Do
Our Services
End-to-end support across tax, compliance, audit, and advisory — tailored
to your industry and growth stage. Click any service to explore further.
Business Set-up & Growth
From incorporation to operational readiness — a strong foundation for sustainable growth.
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Financial Advisory
Practical financial insights to improve profitability, manage risk, and support growth.
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Transaction & Risk Advisory
Due diligence, valuations, and internal control reviews — informed decisions at every stage.
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Starting a business involves more than incorporation. The right structure, compliance framework, and operational processes — established at the outset — can significantly influence future growth, profitability, and regulatory risk. We help entrepreneurs, start-ups, and growing businesses build a strong legal, tax, and operational foundation from day one.
Pre-Incorporation Advisory
Before you begin operations, we help founders evaluate the strategic, tax, and regulatory decisions that shape everything that follows.
Business model evaluation and feasibility assessment
Revenue model and profitability planning
Selection of business structure (Proprietorship, Partnership, LLP, or Company)
Tax and regulatory impact assessment
Compliance and business set-up roadmap
Entity Registration & Regulatory Set-up
End-to-end assistance in establishing your legal entity and obtaining all registrations required to commence operations.
Company and LLP incorporation
GST, MSME, and Professional Tax registration
Other statutory registrations as applicable
Operational & Compliance Readiness
Beyond incorporation — establishing the processes, controls, and systems needed for efficient operations.
Accounting and ERP system implementation
Compliance framework and process design
Drafting and review of founder, customer, vendor, and confidentiality agreements
Evaluation of government incentives (Start-up India and other eligible schemes)
Founder & Growth Advisory
As businesses grow, founders often face challenges around compliance, working capital, and scalability. We provide practical advisory to navigate these.
Cash flow and working capital planning
Business process and control design
GST implications on business models and transactions
Sound financial decisions require more than accurate accounting. Businesses need reliable insights, robust analysis, and strategic guidance to improve profitability and support growth. We help businesses evaluate opportunities, optimise performance, and make informed decisions through practical, commercially focused advisory.
Business Performance & Decision Support
We help management evaluate strategic decisions through modelling and scenario analysis.
Investment and project viability assessment
Business expansion analysis
Scenario and sensitivity analysis
Management reporting and MIS design
Financial Planning & Profitability Advisory
Understanding the key drivers of profitability and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance.
Whether acquiring, investing in, or partnering with another business, informed decisions require a thorough understanding of financial, tax, and compliance risks. Our transaction and risk advisory practice draws on deep experience across corporate environments to help you see the full picture before you commit.
Due Diligence & Transaction Support
Financial, tax, and GST due diligence
Compliance reviews and risk identification
Review of key contracts and commercial arrangements
Transaction support for acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships
Business Valuation & Fund-Raising Support
Business valuation support
Investor and lender presentation support
Financial projections and business plans
Funding readiness assessment
Assistance during investor and lender due diligence
Risk Advisory & Internal Controls
Strong governance and internal controls are essential for sustainable growth.
Strategic GST advisory, compliance management, and litigation support — backed by deep indirect tax experience from Big 4 and corporate environments.
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Income Tax Advisory & Compliance
Practical tax advisory, return compliance, TDS management, and litigation support for businesses and individuals.
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Audit & Assurance
Statutory audit, internal audit, process reviews, and certification services — strengthening governance and stakeholder confidence.
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GST directly impacts pricing, profitability, cash flows, and vendor relationships. Frequent regulatory changes, evolving jurisprudence, and increasing departmental scrutiny demand a proactive approach. With extensive indirect tax experience across Big 4 firms and large corporates, we help businesses manage GST efficiently through strategic advisory, compliance support, litigation assistance, and transaction-level risk assessment.
GST Advisory & Tax Planning
Optimise tax costs, structure transactions efficiently, and minimise future disputes.
GST implications on business models and commercial arrangements
Transaction structuring and tax planning
Impact assessment on new products, services, and business expansions
Place of supply and cross-border transaction advisory
Ongoing GST advisory and opinion support
GST Refunds & Export Benefits
Timely refund realisation is critical for maintaining liquidity, particularly for exporters and businesses with inverted duty structures.
Refund eligibility assessment
Export refund and unutilised ITC refund applications
Inverted duty structure refunds
Follow-up with authorities and resolution of deficiency notices
Input Tax Credit (ITC) Optimisation
ITC is often one of the largest tax assets a business holds. Effective management directly improves profitability and working capital.
ITC reconciliation reviews
ITC process and control reviews
Eligibility assessment and optimisation
Identification of blocked credits and risk areas
ITC reversal and re-availment opportunity assessment
Vendor compliance review
GST Compliance Support
Accurate and timely compliance reduces exposure to penalties, interest, and departmental scrutiny.
GST return preparation and filing support
Registration, amendment, and cancellation assistance
Periodic GST reconciliations
Annual return and reconciliation statement (GSTR-9/9C) assistance
Compliance process design and ongoing management
Classification & Rate Structure Advisory
Incorrect HSN/SAC classification can result in substantial tax exposures and disputes.
Classification support for new products and business lines
HSN (8-digit) / SAC classification reviews
GST rate determination and validation
Evaluation of GST exemptions
GST rate mapping in ERP systems
GST Litigation & Departmental Representation
Effective representation requires a combination of technical expertise and practical understanding of business transactions.
Representation during assessments and adjudication proceedings
Assistance during departmental audits and investigations
Reply drafting for notices and communications
Appeal preparation and representation before tax authorities
GST Health Checks & Mock Audits
Preventive reviews help identify risks before they become disputes, demands, or penalties.
Comprehensive GST health checks
Transaction-level GST risk assessments
Mock departmental audits
Identification of compliance gaps and exposure areas
GST readiness reviews for due diligence and investment transactions
Income tax considerations influence business structuring, transactions, investments, and overall profitability. With increasing regulatory scrutiny and evolving tax laws, businesses and individuals need both strategic tax planning and robust compliance processes. We help through practical advisory, compliance, and litigation support designed to optimise tax positions while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Income Tax Advisory & Tax Planning
Tax implications on business structures and transactions
Advisory on business reorganisations and restructuring
Tax planning for investments and business expansion
Capital gains transaction advisory
Residential status and international tax considerations
Income Tax Return Compliance
Timely and accurate return filing to meet statutory obligations and avoid unnecessary notices.
Return filing for individuals, HUFs, firms, LLPs, companies, trusts, and other entities
Tax computation and review
Advance tax planning and compliance
Revised and updated return assistance
TDS & TCS Compliance
Effective management of withholding tax obligations to reduce compliance risks.
TDS and TCS applicability reviews
Quarterly return filing and reconciliations
Correction statements and rectifications
Lower or nil deduction certificate support
Resolution of TDS/TCS related notices
Assessments, Notices & Litigation
Effective representation before tax authorities backed by deep technical expertise.
Assistance during scrutiny and assessment proceedings
Reply drafting for notices and departmental communications
Appeal preparation and representation support
Rectification and compliance proceedings
Tax Health Checks & Compliance Reviews
Periodic reviews to identify exposures, strengthen processes, and reduce future litigation risk.
Income tax and TDS/TCS compliance reviews
Identification of tax risk areas
Review of tax positions and documentation
Tax readiness reviews for due diligence and investment transactions
Independent assurance strengthens stakeholder confidence, improves governance, and helps businesses identify risks and enhance the reliability of financial information. Beyond statutory obligations, our audit and assurance engagements deliver practical insights that improve controls and support better decision-making.
Statutory Audit
We conduct statutory audits for companies and LLPs with a focus on compliance, financial reporting reliability, and practical business insights.
Internal Audit & Process Reviews
Risk-based internal audits
Process and control reviews
Compliance and operations audit
Limited Reviews & Interim Reviews
Quarterly and interim financial reviews
Review of significant transactions and accounting treatments
Analytical review of financial performance
Certification Services
Net worth and turnover certificates
Certifications for banks and financial institutions
Certifications under various regulatory requirements
Special Purpose Reviews & Agreed-Upon Procedures
Focused reviews of specific transactions, balances, or business processes.
A structured, four-step engagement model that ensures clarity, accountability,
and real results at every stage.
1
Understand
We listen, ask the right questions, and map your needs before anything else.
2
Analyse
Deep-dive into data, compliance status, and risk areas with rigour.
3
Recommend
Clear, actionable recommendations with rationale — no jargon, no ambiguity.
4
Implement
Hands-on support through execution, filing, and follow-through.
CA Nirav Nisar
Chartered Accountant
KPMG (BSR)GSC Intime
About the Firm
Expertise You Can Rely On
Nirav Nisar & Associates was founded in 2024 by CA Nirav Nisar, bringing
over 8 years of post-qualification experience from top-tier firms to
independent practice.
8+ years in Indirect Tax, Business Process Review, Advisory, Compliance Management, and Litigation Support
Previously worked with KPMG (BSR & Associates), and GSC Intime Services
Active participant at BCAS, WIRC & CVOCA; published professional research
Independent practice launched in 2024 to serve growing and mid-market businesses
