Rajat Nahata
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Chartered Accountant with 10+ years of deep expertise in corporate and international taxation, litigation strategy, and regulatory advisory. Proven success in high-stakes litigation, global restructuring, and cross-border tax planning. Adept at navigating complex regulations, advising multinational clients, and representing matters up to the Hon'ble Supreme Court. Recognized for delivering business-aligned tax strategies and fostering trusted relationships with clients and regulatory authorities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director – Corporate & International Tax
BBSR & Company LLP
Bangalore
11.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: KPMG Affiliate
- Lead tax advisory and compliance engagements for top-tier IT, e-commerce, and manufacturing clients.
- Played a pivotal role in the landmark Supreme Court ruling on taxability of software receipts in India.
- Advised on secondment litigation strategy presented before ITAT Special Bench.
- Drove advisory on Equalisation Levy 2.0 for digital business models, securing legal opinions.
- Supported clients in obtaining FDI approvals under Press Note 3 via FIFP submissions.
- Settled complex legacy disputes under both iterations of the Vivad se Vishwas scheme.
- KPMG Affiliate
Manager – International Tax
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
Bangalore
09.2017 - 11.2021
- Managed advisory on PoEM, section 94B, thin capitalization, and tax holiday structures.
- Provided end-to-end litigation support before ITAT and High Courts, including drafting submissions.
- Executed group restructuring projects across sectors including technology and services.
- Briefed Senior Counsels and coordinated litigation strategies across appellate levels.
Consultant & Articleship Trainee
BMR & Associates LLP
Bangalore
02.2011 - 09.2017
- Built foundational experience in corporate tax assessments, audits, and representation.
- Assisted in transaction structuring and compliance for multinational clients.
- Participated in drafting CBDT representations for policy-level clarifications.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
05.2014
B.Com -
St. Joseph’s College of Commerce
Bangalore12.2012
Pre-University -
St. Joseph’s PU College
12.2009
SSLC -
The New Cambridge High School
12.2007
Skills
- International & Domestic Tax Advisory
- Tax Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Transfer Pricing & Cross-border Structuring
- Corporate Tax Compliance & Planning
- FDI & FEMA Advisory
- Business Restructuring & Cash Repatriation
- DRP & ITAT Representations
- Equalisation Levy & PoEM Analysis
- Stakeholder Management & Team Leadership
Certification
- Advanced Training in International Taxation
- Workshops on Tax Litigation Strategy & Negotiation
- Certified in Transfer Pricing Methodologies
Interests And Publications
- Contributed to CBDT Representations and Internal Thought Leadership Papers
- Enthusiast in Legal Policy Development and Regulatory Reforms
Notable Projects And Impact
- Supreme Court Representation: Part of core team for landmark software taxability litigation.
- Secondment Tax Litigation: Supported multi-level defense strategy before ITAT Special Bench.
- Equalisation Levy Advisory: Assisted clients with risk assessment, business model impact, and strategic counsel engagement.
- FDI & Regulatory Approvals: Navigated Press Note 3 regulations and facilitated approvals.
- Group Restructuring: Delivered restructuring blueprints to optimize tax and legal position across jurisdictions.
Attributes
- Strategic Thinker
- Analytical
- Detail-Oriented
- Strong Communicator
- Client-Centric Approach
- Team Mentor
- Collaborative
- Process-Oriented
Timeline
Director – Corporate & International Tax
BBSR & Company LLP
11.2021 - Current
Manager – International Tax
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
09.2017 - 11.2021
Consultant & Articleship Trainee
BMR & Associates LLP
02.2011 - 09.2017
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
B.Com -
St. Joseph’s College of Commerce
Pre-University -
St. Joseph’s PU College
SSLC -
The New Cambridge High School
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