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What we offer

Our Expertise

A synergy of Big 4 rigour and boutique-style accountability. We deliver a 360-degree financial framework built on over two decades of combined experience in tax, audit, and governance.

Our Expertise

At Sahana D M & Associates, we bridge the gap between complex statutory requirements and seamless business operations. Our team combines specialised international tax experience from KPMG with deep-rooted domestic audit leadership from over a decade at reputable firms — giving clients access to Big 4 thinking with the personalised attention of a boutique practice.

Core service verticals

Where we deliver value

Every engagement is led by a partner with direct, hands-on expertise in that domain.

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International Taxation & Global Mobility

Drawing on five years of specialised practice at KPMG, we navigate the full complexity of cross-border financial interests — from expatriate tax management to treaty-based planning for multinational structures.

  • Expatriate Taxation
  • DTAA Optimisation
  • Inbound & Outbound Advisory
  • Income Tax Act Compliance
  • End-to-end expatriate management for inbound and outbound professionals
  • DTAA structuring to eliminate double-taxation exposure
  • Statutory compliance under Income Tax Act and Indian labour laws
  • CIT-level appeals and tax assessments managed annually
02

Strategic Domestic Taxation & Tax Planning

We simplify India's evolving direct tax landscape for entrepreneurs and corporate entities through proactive planning, rigorous compliance, and litigation-ready advocacy — so your business can grow without tax uncertainty as a burden.

  • Income Tax Advisory
  • Tax Optimisation
  • Scrutiny Assessments
  • Litigation Support
  • High-impact tax strategies to legally reduce outflows for startups and enterprises
  • Scrutiny and departmental proceedings management end-to-end
  • Income Tax return filing with zero-error, on-time reporting
  • Advance tax planning and fiscal optimisation opportunities
  • Appeals representation at CIT level across diverse client profiles
  • Litigation preparation across firms, trusts, and individuals
03

GST Advisory & Litigation

From business-model-specific GST categorisation to formal advance rulings and departmental representation, we provide a complete GST solution — compliance, strategy, and advocacy under one roof.

  • GST Registration & Compliance
  • Advance Rulings
  • Departmental Representation
  • Reconciliation
  • Business-model-specific GST categorisation for regulatory clarity
  • End-to-end GST return filing and reconciliation management
  • Formal representations in litigation and advance ruling proceedings
  • Strategic advisory to optimise GST positions across supply chains
  • ROC and statutory filings with zero-error compliance
  • Compliance health checks and input tax credit optimisation
04

Audit, Assurance & Governance

With a combined history of leading audits for listed companies, PSUs, NBFCs, and venture capital firms, we deliver robust financial oversight that gives stakeholders genuine confidence in the numbers.

  • Statutory Audits
  • Internal Audits
  • NBFC & VC Audits
  • Public Sector
  • Statutory audits for NBFCs, software firms, and venture capital funds
  • Internal audits for public companies and government institutions
  • PSU audit experience including Uranium Corporation of India Limited
  • VAT and inspection audit submissions for listed companies
  • Internal control systems for operational transparency
  • Bank concurrent audits and regulatory compliance reviews
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Corporate Advisory & Business Structuring

Beyond compliance, we serve as a strategic partner — structuring your business for long-term fiscal health, regulatory resilience, and scalable growth. Our entrepreneur-first approach ensures that complexity never slows you down.

  • Business Structuring
  • Companies Act, 2013
  • Startup Advisory
  • Corporate Compliance
  • Business model structuring for fiscal health and regulatory resilience
  • Companies Act, 2013 compliance across the full statutory spectrum
  • Startup-focused advisory from incorporation through scaling
  • Corporate secretarial filings and ROC return management
  • Strategic foresight for businesses navigating regulatory change
  • Entrepreneur-first approach - simplifying statutes so you can scale

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