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Suraj R Agrawal

Suraj R Agrawal

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Name: Suraj R Agrawal Qualification: CA in Practice Education: Chartered Accountant Company: AventaaGlobal Advisors LLP Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India Articles Published: 65 Total Views: 533,132

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Suraj is the Founder of AventaaGlobal, a boutique advisory firm focused on global transfer pricing, international taxation, and FEMA matters. The firm works closely with multinational clients—both inbound and outbound—to assist them in managing their global tax strategies, optimizing cross-border transaction structures, and supporting the design and implementation of effective global holding and operational structures. Suraj brings with him over 15 years of rich professional experience as a Chartered Accountant, including leadership roles at Big 4 firms, where he built strong technical capabilities and led numerous high-value engagements across jurisdictions. Throughout his career, Suraj has advised leading multinational companies on complex transfer pricing and international tax matters. His work includes designing and defending economic models, developing and reviewing supply chain structures, advising on tax-efficient business models, and ensuring global compliance with BEPS guidelines. He has in-depth experience handling a wide spectrum of intercompany transactions such as loans, guarantees, tangible product flows, licensing of intangible assets, and service arrangements. He also plays an active role in dispute resolution and represents clients at various appellate and regulatory levels including CIT(A), DRP, and AO/TPO. Suraj’s expertise also extends to structuring and negotiating Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs), preparing transfer pricing documentation, advising on double tax treaty interpretation, and dealing with permanent establishment-related matters across jurisdictions. In addition to his advisory practice, Suraj is a passionate trainer and subject matter speaker. Over the years, he has conducted several technical trainings and seminars on transfer pricing and international tax at various professional forums including the Pune branch of ICAI, WIRC, and ICAI's Diploma in International Taxation course. He has also delivered focused sessions at the Bombay Chartered Accountants' Society (BCAS) and various tax chambers. His trainings have covered a wide range of topics, from foundational concepts in transfer pricing to more complex areas such as APAs, MAPs, litigation, benchmarking, policy setting, and other key client-facing and consultancy-related topics. These sessions have been tailored both for industry participants as well as fellow professionals and have always been well-received for their clarity and practical relevance.

Articles by this Author
Income TaxCommencement of property construction prior to transfer of original asset not an impediment for section 54F exemption
Income Tax

Commencement of property construction prior to transfer of original asset not an impediment for section 54F exemption

Suraj R Agrawal7 years ago
Income TaxITAT upheld Application of controlled transaction in specific circumstances
Income Tax

ITAT upheld Application of controlled transaction in specific circumstances

Suraj R Agrawal7 years ago
Income TaxBrand usage – not an international transaction
Income Tax

Brand usage – not an international transaction

Suraj R Agrawal9 years ago
Fema / RBITransaction approved by RBI & Govt not sufficient & assessee has to benchmark royalty payment separately
Fema / RBI

Transaction approved by RBI & Govt not sufficient & assessee has to benchmark royalty payment separately

Suraj R Agrawal10 years ago
Income TaxHigh pitched assessments: 100% demand stay must be Granted
Income Tax

High pitched assessments: 100% demand stay must be Granted

Suraj R Agrawal10 years ago
Income TaxOnly Payment for ‘offence’ or on what is ‘prohibited by law’ not allowable
Income Tax

Only Payment for ‘offence’ or on what is ‘prohibited by law’ not allowable

Suraj R Agrawal10 years ago
Income TaxBusiness set up expenses deductible despite no business business income
Income Tax

Business set up expenses deductible despite no business business income

Suraj R Agrawal10 years ago
Income TaxTP: Turnover is a relevant factor to consider comparability
Income Tax

TP: Turnover is a relevant factor to consider comparability

Suraj R Agrawal10 years ago
Income TaxShares Buyback cannot be equated with capital reduction
Income Tax

Shares Buyback cannot be equated with capital reduction

Suraj R Agrawal10 years ago
Income TaxBrokerage not deductible in computing Income from house property
Income Tax

Brokerage not deductible in computing Income from house property

Suraj R Agrawal11 years ago
Income TaxS. 153A Assessment in absence of incriminating docs not valid
Income Tax

S. 153A Assessment in absence of incriminating docs not valid

Suraj R Agrawal11 years ago
Income TaxTreatment of subsidy granted to set up a wind project
Income Tax

Treatment of subsidy granted to set up a wind project

Suraj R Agrawal11 years ago
Income TaxIf installation project by Singapore Company in India last for less than 183 days in a fiscal year then its profit not taxable in India
Income Tax

If installation project by Singapore Company in India last for less than 183 days in a fiscal year then its profit not taxable in India

Suraj R Agrawal11 years ago
Income TaxPayment for purchase of software is considered as royalty if it’s a right to use of software and not as a product
Income Tax

Payment for purchase of software is considered as royalty if it’s a right to use of software and not as a product

Suraj R Agrawal11 years ago