GCC Tax Laws

Reina Legal operates in the U.A.E., Bahrain and Oman in association with affiliated firms and provides an array of taxation and allied services to various clients

• Implementation Support: Assisting clients in a smooth-transition to the VAT and CT regime by guiding them on tax implications arising out of business transactions, agreements etc.; identifying transition issues; suggesting changes in accounting or IT systems etc.
• Advisory: Rendering advise on critical as well as day-to-day tax or ancillary issues under retainer, hourly or on fixed assignment basis
• Diagnostic Review: Identifying gaps in the tax positions; Suggesting changes in operating/ business models to mitigate VAT and CT exposures; assessing the adequacy of documents, information etc. for audit preparedness
• Compliances: Commenting on the feasibility of obtaining group registration; assisting clients in obtaining or cancelling registration, assistance in tax computation; preparing and submitting return etc.
• Refund Assistance: Reviewing the documentation for submitting refund claims; preparing reply to queries raised by the tax department.
• Representation: Seeking suitable clarifications/ amendments/ exemptions for and on behalf of clients/ client industry
• Training: Imparting training to client’s team for building their capacity in handling day-to-day VAT and CT issues/ compliances etc.

Data Protection Laws

Contours of Data Protection Laws

• Wide definition of sensitive personal data
• Data localization requirements
• Excessive liability for non-compliance
• Periodic review of stored personal data
• Constitution of Data Protection Authority
• Wide applicability
• Requirement of notice and consent

How can we help businesses?

• Implementing a Privacy ecosystem for the organisation located in India, EU and elsewhere
• Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
• GDPR Implementation
• Data Protection Toolkit
  Draft Agreements | Develop security and privacy best practices, policies and standards | Day to day advisory
• Incident Management System
• Deliver trainings, workshops, privacy essentials to the personnel

Dispute Resolution

The Firm has vast experience in providing litigation and dispute resolutions services in the field of Constitution, Contracts, Property and Taxation laws.

The litigation team of Reina Legal consists of seasoned attorneys who have represent clients before the Supreme Court, High Courts, Tribunals and other judicial forums.

The team also provides specialized services of arbitration and reconciliation to their clients.

The Firms’ litigation practice covers:

• Advising on strategy and way forward for on-going or potential litigation
• Preparing legal notices, plaints, suits, appeals, writ petitions etc. as well as replies/ rejoinders thereto
• Representing clients before Courts, Tribunals and other judicial/quasi-judicial forums on a PAN India basis
• Briefing senior counsels in high-stake/ critical matters

Alternate Dispute Resolution (domestic as-well as international):

• Arbitration: Assisting in appointing arbitrators and representing clients in arbitration proceedings
• Mediation: Advising and strategizing on mediation process; finding an independent mediator to help resolve conflicts; representing clients before mediators; developing workplace mediation schemes
• Conciliation: Assistance in finding an amicable solution for litigating parties

Corporate and Commercial Legal

The team at Reina Legal has significant experience and expertise in providing day-to-day commercial and corporate legal services in the light of business needs

• Advising on policies, laws and regulations in relation to governmental and regulatory compliances and approvals
• Advising on set-up strategies (i.e., setting up of Company, Branch, Liaison Office, Project Office, Limited Liability Partnership etc.) and obtaining approvals from the concerned regulatory bodies
• Advising on matters related to Intellectual Property Matters (‘IPR’) such as IPR protection mechanisms, IPR infringement actions, IPR registrations etc.
• Drafting of agreements, policies including shareholder, joint venture, technology transfer, business transfer, franchise, online terms of use etc.
• Advising on corporate reorganization and restructuring including mergers, acquisitions, slump sale etc.
• Conducting vendor and target legal due-diligences

Legal Services for Start-ups

During the growing phase, it may not be feasible for start-ups to hire a full-time General Counsel (GC). We can act as your virtual GC and help safeguard your business interests. Services of virtual GC typically covers:

• Acting as a dedicated virtual in-house counsel for advising on strategic as well as day-to-day legal matters
• Advising on eligibility for obtaining tax incentives including obtaining startup registration with the concerned Ministry
• Advising on obtaining registrations/ permissions under relevant laws
  Reviewing legal contracts/ terms of service and providing templates for routine agreements (e.g., non-disclosure, employment, vendor agreements etc.)
• Preparing and submitting reply to legal notices received from authorities, third-parties etc.
• Providing timely updates on applicable laws and changes in legal positions, if any

Fund Raising

An experienced team can assist you with fundraising, i.e.

• Participating in the negotiations from legal standpoint
• Preparing term-sheet
• Drafting shareholder agreements
• Undertaking requisite secretarial compliances

Exchange Control and Regulatory Matters

• Advising on entry strategies under Foreign Direct Investment Policies
• Advising on outbound investments by Indian Companies (specifically in the GCC region)
• Assistance in preparation and filing of applications/ returns/ forms with the Regulators
• Obtaining approvals from regulatory bodies

OIDAR Representation

Under certain tax (e.g. GST, Corporate Income Tax etc.) and other regulatory laws persons located outside India need to appoint a representative/ agent in India for compliances, reporting, return and other purposes. Reina Legal can act as representative/ agent of such persons. We can show your presence in India at our office premises located in Delhi/ NCR.