Practice Areas

CTS Law Firm advises clients across a broad and diverse spectrum of tax and regulatory laws, including Excise, Customs, GST  and Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), (SEZ), (FEMA). With strong expertise and years of practical experience, we guide businesses through the complexities of India’s indirect tax framework. Our service portfolio covers Consultation & Advisory, Compliance Management, Litigation Assistance, Registrations, and Documentation Support, ensuring that clients receive complete and reliable guidance tailored to their operational needs.

We also represent clients before a wide range of adjudicating and appellate authorities, ensuring strong legal support at every stage of a dispute. CTS regularly appears before Commissioner (Appeals), the Customs, GST, and, where required, the High Courts and the Supreme Court of India. Backed by in-depth technical knowledge and a thorough understanding of departmental procedures, our team provides robust representation and strategic support to protect our clients’ interests effectively.

Customs 

The Firm advises on various significant issues like

  • Classification of goods under Customs Tariff
  • Valuation under Customs Valuation Rules
  • Eligibility of various exemption benefits
  • Refund of Customs Duty
  • Duty Drawback matters
  • Levy of Anti-dumping and Safeguard Duty
  • Import Compliance Procedure.

     

  • Customs Dispute Resolution: Representation in customs disputes, including responses to show cause notices, adjudication proceedings, and appeals before customs authorities, CESTAT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India.
  • We provides strategic advisory and representation in matters relating to Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD), with services including Assistance in ADD exemption and review applications, Representation before DGTR, etc. We assist both importers and domestic industry participants in effectively managing trade remedy exposure.
  • We assist clients across the supply chain in obtaining and maintaining AEO certification, including eligibility assessment, application support, compliance reviews, and post-certification advisory. AEO accreditation facilitates faster clearances, reduced controls, and enhanced global trade credibility.

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

The Firm provides comprehensive advisory and litigation support on a wide range of GST-related issues, including:

  • Classification of goods and services under GST Tariff

  • Determination of taxability and applicable GST rates

  • Input Tax Credit (ITC) eligibility, accumulation, and refund matters

  • Compliance with GST registration, returns, and audit requirements

  • Interpretation and applicability of GST exemptions, notifications, and circulars

  • Advisory on place of supply, time of supply, and valuation under GST law

  • Representation in departmental proceedings, investigations, and adjudications

  • GST implications on cross-border transactions and e-commerce

  • Assistance in advance ruling applications and appellate proceedings.

Foreign Trade Policy & International Trade Law

  • Trade Remedies: Comprehensive support in anti-dumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard investigations at bilateral (FTA) and multilateral levels, including appeals and writ remedies before CESTAT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India.

  • Non-Tariff Barriers & Regulatory Compliance: Advisory on technical standards, SPS measures, and environmental regulations, including assistance with certifications, licenses, and approvals from BIS, Legal Metrology, FSSAI, and CDSCO.

  • We provide comprehensive assistance for applications and compliances before the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), including IEC registration, modification and updation, Advance Authorisation, EPCG and DFIA applications, policy interpretations, and Regularisation of export/import obligations.

  • Foreign Trade Policy (India): Advisory on India’s Foreign Trade Policy, including SEZs, EOUs, deemed exports, export controls, and sanctions; assistance with DGFT compliance and availment of FTP benefits such as EPCG, Advance Authorization, and Duty Drawback schemes

  • We advise and assist businesses in meeting mandatory BIS certification and conformity requirements for imported and domestically manufactured goods, with services including Identification of applicable BIS standards and QCOs, Assistance in BIS registration and licensing, Advisory on customs clearance issues relating to BIS non-compliance.

  • Advisory and Litigation Support in matters pertaining to Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)

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