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The compliance trail
Every export creates an open RBI entry. We close each one against your FIRC and SOFTEX, verify every purpose code, and keep your GST refund flowing. LUT, EDPMS, IEC, AD Code, eBRC, all in cycle.
FOR INDIA'S SERVICE EXPORTERS
GST. FIRC. SOFTEX. EDPMS. Done.
The CA firm built for India's USD-billing founders. 44ADA to Pvt Ltd, US LLC and DTAA, transfer pricing and Form 5472. All on one engagement.
Free 30-minute call. No obligation. Walk away with a clear plan either way.
THE EXPORTER'S THREE PROBLEMS
Most CA firms stop at GST.
Exporters need three things, in parallel: a closed compliance trail, the right entity, and a cross-border structure that holds up.
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The structure decision
44ADA, Pvt Ltd + 115BAA, LLP, US LLC, multi-entity. The largest tax decision an exporter makes is structural, not procedural. We model every option against your numbers and pick the one that saves the most.
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Cross-border, both sides
US SMLLC and EIN, Form 5472, DTAA planning, transfer pricing, Schedule FA, POEM assessment, ODI and LRS. India side and US side run by one team, so nothing slips between jurisdictions.
SHOULD YOU SET UP ABROAD?
The honest comparison.
Dubai, US, Singapore, or stay Indian. Real numbers with hidden costs. Most exporters end up with a US SMLLC: direct USD, no FIRC and EDPMS trail per transaction.
| UAE Dubai (FZ) | US US LLC (SMLLC) Most picked | SG Singapore | IN India (Pvt Ltd) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup cost | $3-5K | ~$500 | $3-4K | ~$500 |
| Annual maintenance | $5-10K / yr | <$1.5K / yr | $4-8K / yr | $1-2K / yr |
| Corporate tax | 9% (above 375K AED) | Pass-through | 17% | 25.17% (115BAA) |
| POEM risk | High | Low | Medium | N/A |
| Forex flow | Complex repatriation | Direct USD | SGD conversion | FIRC + EDPMS |
| Hidden cost | Visa + substance | Form 5472 ($25K) | Local director | None |
The POEM trap.
If key decisions happen from India, the tax department can treat your Dubai or Singapore entity as Indian and tax global income at 30%+ plus penalties. We run a POEM assessment before you incorporate, not after the notice arrives.
WHAT RESTRUCTURING SAVES
Three case studies. Real math.
Indicative scenarios from our 330+ exporter clients. Each restructure takes 4 to 8 weeks. Your numbers will differ, the pattern usually does not.
SaaS founder, solo Rs 1.4 Cr revenue
Before Rs 22 L tax
↓
After Rs 9 L tax
59% lower tax Rs 13 L saved annually
Consulting firm, 3 partners Rs 3 Cr (mostly US clients)
Before Rs 78 L tax
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After Rs 33 L tax
58% lower tax Rs 45 L saved + GST refund delays gone
Two-founder agency Rs 90 L revenue
Before Rs 14 L tax
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After Rs 6 L tax
57% lower tax Rs 8 L saved annually
Most exporters who restructure with us see a 50% to 60% lower effective tax burden within the first full year.
WHAT WE HANDLE
End to end, on one engagement.
No handoffs between firms. Everything in the playbook, run by one team that picks up the phone.
GST registration, LUT, monthly returns
GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9. LUT renewed every March. Zero 18% IGST surprises.
SOFTEX, FIRC, EDPMS closure
STPI filings within 30 days. EDPMS entries matched against FIRC, every cycle.
Advance tax + TDS returns
15 Jun, 15 Sep, 15 Dec, 15 Mar. Form 26Q and 27Q every quarter. No 234C interest.
Income tax filing (ITR + Schedule FA)
ITR-3 with full books, ITR-4 for 44ADA. Foreign assets disclosed cleanly under Black Money Act.
US SMLLC, EIN, Form 5472
Formation in Delaware or Wyoming, registered agent, annual Form 5472 to the IRS.
DTAA and Form 67 (FTC)
Foreign tax credit modelled before you start invoicing. No double taxation surprises.
Transfer pricing (Form 3CEB)
Arm's-length documentation the moment your Indian entity transacts with your US one.
Virtual CFO and MIS
Monthly P&L, cash flow, runway dashboards. Investor-ready financials on Zoho or QuickBooks.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
From your first click to a clear plan.
No phone tag. No sales pitch. A 30-minute call that ends with a specific recommendation, whether you sign up or not.
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Book a 30-minute call Pick a slot on Topmate. No phone tag, no back-and-forth.
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We review your numbers Current structure, revenue, foreign client mix, and pain points. 30 minutes.
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You get a clear plan Specific recommendation, expected savings, what we would do. Sign up only if it makes sense.
QUESTIONS
The five questions we hear weekly.
I just crossed Rs 75 lakh. Do I need to exit 44ADA immediately?
You can complete the financial year on 44ADA if you were eligible at the start. From the next year you must maintain full books and get a tax audit under Section 57 (formerly 44AB). We start the transition the moment a client crosses Rs 50 lakh so the switch is clean, not panicked.
Should I form a US LLC if my clients are all in the US?
Often yes, but not always. A US Single-Member LLC lets you receive USD directly, skip the FIRC and EDPMS trail on most flows, and looks credible to US clients. Setup is under $500 and annual maintenance under $1,500. The catch is Form 5472 ($25K penalty if missed) and India-side Schedule FA disclosure. We run a 30-minute structure call before recommending it.
My CA says Dubai will save me 50% in tax. Is that real?
Only if you are genuinely relocating, building real substance in Dubai (office, visa, employees), and decisions are not made from India. Otherwise POEM applies and the Dubai entity gets taxed as Indian at 30%+ plus penalties. We run a POEM assessment before you incorporate.
Can I bill foreign clients in INR?
Technically possible, but it kills your GST zero-rating. Export of services is zero-rated only if consideration is received in convertible foreign exchange. INR receipts get taxed at full 18% IGST. Stick with USD, EUR, or GBP and use the LUT route.
How do you price?
Fixed annual fee based on your structure and scope. Solo freelancer on 44ADA looks very different from a multi-entity setup with payroll across two countries. Book a 30-minute call and we give you a fixed quote on the call, not a vague estimate.