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Ramesh Khaitan

Ramesh Khaitan

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Name: Ramesh Khaitan Qualification: LL.B / Advocate Education: B.Com (Hons), LLB, CS (Final 1st and 2nd Group) Company: Ramessh Khaitan And Associates Location: Mumbai Suburban, Maharashtra, India Articles Published: 5

About

Ex-Global Head of Tax (SVP) - Lupin Group, Senior global tax professional with 40+ years of progressive experience, including 26 years as Senior Vice President and Global Head of Tax at Lupin Group (transnational pharmaceutical organization with revenues exceeding US$ 3 Bn). Brings deep expertise across international taxation, cross-border structuring, M&A tax, transfer pricing, IP and R&D taxation, and complex tax litigation. Led and argued many tax matters before CIT(A) and ITAT and assisted in matters before ITAT and High Courts. Recognized for architecting resilient global tax structures, resolving high-stakes disputes, optimizing MAT/SEZ/patent income regimes, and advising boards, promoters and senior leadership.

Job Experience

Built and governed global tax strategy and compliance across India, US, Europe and Asia. Structured tax-efficient operating/holding/supply-chain models; established intermediate holding companies to optimize capital gains, dividends and treaty benefits. Led POEM-compliant structuring to mitigate PE exposure and managed expatriate taxation frameworks. Designed DEMPE-aligned IP ownership/migration/licensing and monetization structures. Optimized R&D incentives (Sec. 35(2AB)) and SEZ benefits (Sec. 10AA). Led global transfer pricing policy, documentation and audit defense; resolved disputes on royalties, financing, corporate guarantees and receivables. Led litigation strategy for hundreds of appellate matters; defended complex issues including search & seizure, reassessment, MAT/FTC, TP, PE, withholding, capital gains, penalties and procedural challenges

Job Skills

Headed enterprise-wide tax strategy, governance frameworks and multi-jurisdiction compliance. Principal advisor to the Board and senior management on tax strategy, regulatory risk and dispute management. Designed global operating/holding/supply-chain structures; executed cross-border M&A and business restructuring. Led global transfer pricing strategy, documentation, audits, and dispute resolution. Led high-value litigation and appellate representation (CIT(A)/ITAT; ITAT/High Courts).

Articles by this Author
Income TaxTiming of Tax Liability in Transfer under an Unregistered JDA
Income Tax

Timing of Tax Liability in Transfer under an Unregistered JDA

Ramesh Khaitan9 months ago
Income TaxCan the CIT(A) Consider an Altogether New Source of Income?
Income Tax

Can the CIT(A) Consider an Altogether New Source of Income?

Ramesh Khaitan9 months ago
Income TaxPPT Provisions Inapplicable Without MLI Notification in India-Ireland Tax Treaty
Income Tax

PPT Provisions Inapplicable Without MLI Notification in India-Ireland Tax Treaty

Ramesh Khaitan9 months ago
Income TaxLate Claim Withdrawal or Fresh Claims via Time-Barred Revised Return not allowed: SC
Income Tax

Late Claim Withdrawal or Fresh Claims via Time-Barred Revised Return not allowed: SC

Ramesh Khaitan9 months ago
Income TaxRights Entitlements Exempt Under India-Ireland DTAA: ITAT Mumbai
Income Tax

Rights Entitlements Exempt Under India-Ireland DTAA: ITAT Mumbai

Ramesh Khaitan9 months ago