VS Kothari & Co

Assurance, Tax & Advisory Partner-Led Excellence Since 1971. Founded by CA Vinod S. Kothari, we are a Mumbai-based mid-sized firm delivering global-standard solutions with local insight. Rajan Kothari, CA (India), CPA (Ontario & USA), leads our international practice with 25+ years experience. About V.S.KOTHARI & CO Established in 1971, we combine deep technical expertise with pragmatic, business-first advice. Our partner-led approach ensures senior attention on every engagement. 1971Year founded MumbaiHeadquartered USA • CanadaInternational desk Partner-ledDelivery model Services Integrated offerings across assurance, tax and advisory tailored to growth-stage and mid-market enterprises, promoters, funds and global subsidiaries. Audit & AssuranceStatutory audit (Companies Act), tax audit, internal auditsIFC/ICFR design, testing & risk-based auditsInd AS/IFRS advisory & group reporting Direct Tax & International TaxCorporate/individual tax compliance and advisoryCross-border structuring, DTAA analysis, FEMA/RBITransfer pricing policy, documentation & audits GST & Indirect TaxRegistrations, returns, reconciliations & health checksAdvance rulings, audits, appeals & litigation supportCustoms, SEZ, FTP incentives & compliance Valuation & DealsValuations, fairness opinionsDue diligence – financial, tax & GSTM&A structuring, carve-outs & FEMA aspects Corporate & RegulatoryCompanies Act & LLP compliance, XBRLSecretarial support via associatesRBI/FEMA filings and advisory Outsourced FinanceManaged bookkeeping & virtual CFOPayroll, AP/AR, MIS & board packsControl frameworks & close acceleration Industries We Serve Sector knowledge underpins practical advice—controls, margins and capital cycles addressed with precision. Manufacturing & Engineering Costing, inventory, export incentives. Pharma & Healthcare R&D credits, price controls, quality. BFSI & Fintech Regulatory reporting and assurance. Real Estate & Infra SPVs, GST, stamp duty. Retail & Ecommerce GST, marketplaces, logistics. Technology & SaaS Revenue recognition, ESOPs. Logistics & Trading Warehousing, customs. NGOs & Education FCRA, CSR, grants. International Desk Cross-border advisory for India–USA–Canada corridors—market entry, compliance, and ongoing finance operations. USAEntity setup (LLC/CCorp), EIN, state registrationsFederal & state taxes (1120/1065/1040NR)Sales & use tax, nexus and complianceTransfer pricing & intercompany policiesUS GAAP reporting & consolidation CanadaIncorporation, CRA accounts, payroll (T4/T5)Corporate (T2) & personal (T1) tax filingsGST/HST & provincial sales tax (PST/QST)Treaty benefits & withholding taxesASPE/IFRS reporting & disclosures