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Key contacts
International tax advisory:  Dinesh Kanabar
Director and Head – Markets, Branding & Communication: Vaishali Nautiyal
Quick facts
Partners

23

Total number of lawyers

350

Practitioners (worldwide)

400

Key practice areas
General corporate tax
Indirect tax
Tax
Tax controversy
Transactional tax
Transfer pricing
Firm overview

Navigating the intricate landscape of tax regulations and compliance can be a challenge, but our team of competent professionals are here to guide you.

At Dhruva Advisors LLP, ‘Excellence‘ is a fundamental principle defining our core values. Our team is dedicated to setting industry standards through exceptional service delivery. With strategic prowess, we have successfully managed numerous substantial and pivotal tax disputes and related matters within India.

Established in 2014, Dhruva has shown remarkable growth in the realm of taxation. We operate through a network of 12 strategically located offices in key regions across India, along with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia and Singapore. Our esteemed team includes 23 Partners, 8 Senior Advisors, 15 Associate Partners, 47 Principals, and approximately 450 exceptionally talented professionals.

Being recognised as a “Tier 1 Tax Firm in India” is a further testament to our commitment towards “Excellence”. Our five-year consecutive recognition as the “India Tax Firm of the Year” has made ITR history and only serves to emphasis our pursuit of industry leadership and recognition of our contributions.

We take pride in taking accountability for the work we undertake and develop trusted relationships with all our stakeholders.

With a strong history of crafting “Innovative” solutions with great integrity, in diverse domestic and international taxation domains, our team possesses extensive industry expertise across virtually every key sector.

From Aerospace & Defence, Automobile & Ancillary to Agro & Chemicals, Conglomerates, Energy & Resources, Education, Financial Services, IT & ITes, Manufacturing & Real Estate, Pharma, Life Sciences & HealthCare, Private Equity, Transport, Telecom, and Media, we have demonstrated our proficiency as versatile tax strategists.

Key practice areas
  • Corporate taxes
  • Financial services
  • M&A
  • Restructuring
  • Transactions
  • Customs
  • GST
  • VAT
  • International tax advisory
  • Tax consulting
  • Litigation
Sector expertise
  • Agriculture
  • Aviation
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Government and public policy
  • Healthcare
  • Media
  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences
  • Real estate
  • Technology and telecommunications
  • Transport
Other offices

Abu Dhabi, UAE
1905 Addax Tower, City of Lights, Al Reem Island
+971 26780054
abudhabi@dhruvaadvisors.com
https://www.dhruvaadvisors.com/office-locations/

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
308, 7775 King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, 2970
https://www.dhruvaadvisors.com/office-locations/

Singapore
#16-04, 20 Collyer Quay, 049319
+65 9144 6415
singapore@dhruvaadvisors.com
https://www.dhruvaadvisors.com/office-locations/

Dubai
207, Emaar Square
Building 4
PO Box 127165
Dubai, UAE
+971 4 240 8477
dubai@dhruvaadvisors.com
https://www.dhruvaadvisors.com/office-locations/

Address:
1101, One World Center, 11th Floor, Tower 2B 841
Senapati Bapat Marg Elphinstone Road (West)
Mumbai , Maharashtra, 400013
Tel:+912261081000 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.dhruvaadvisors.com/
2026 Edition
General corporate tax
Tier 1
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Deloitte
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Indirect tax
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Deloitte
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EY
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KPMG
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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan
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PwC
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AKM Global
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BDO India
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Grant Thornton India
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Khaitan & Co
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DMD Advocates
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S&A Law Offices
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AMRG Global
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Ankit Kanodia & Co
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JMP Advisors
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Nangia Andersen
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TLC Legal
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Bhuta Shah & Co
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S&R Associates
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Vistra
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Transfer pricing
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Deloitte
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Dhruva Advisors
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EY
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KPMG
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PwC
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AKM Global
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BDO India
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Gaiea Consulting
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Grant Thornton India
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Nexdigm
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Steadfast Business Consulting
3 practice areas
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TransPrice Tax Advisors
3 practice areas
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Tier 3

Amicus Advocates & Solicitors
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Economic Laws Practice
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KNAV Tax
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Khaitan & Co
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Nangia Andersen
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Trilegal
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Vispi T Patel & Associates
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Tier 4

AZB & Partners
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BMR Legal
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Global Consulting Group
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JMP Advisors
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Majmudar & Partners
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TP Ostwal & Associates
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ALMT Legal
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Bhuta Shah & Co
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JSA
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
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VSTN Consultancy
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Vaish Associates Advocates
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Overview

Dhruva Advisors Is a leading tax advisory firm in India, comprising a team of approximately 450 professionals, including 22 partners and 8 senior advisors. The team offers specialized expertise across a broad spectrum of tax services, including corporate tax advisory, tax controversy management, regulatory advisory, transfer pricing, and goods & services tax. Partner Sandeep Bhalla is an incumbent partner for the firm’s tax dispute management line. 

In a recent case study, the team assisted a client in settling a dispute between India and the United States arising from cross-border transactions by negotiating with the Indian Competent Authorities through the Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP). 

Anand Ramjilal Parasrampuria joined the firm’s indirect tax team as an Associate Partner in 2024. 

Client feedback 

“Well researched and precedence based advisory.” 
“Hears out the matter patiently and provides best solution along with alternatives”
 

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