22nd International Tax Conference, 2025

ASSOCHAM is organizing its full day 22^nd International Tax Conference to enhance industry understanding of the evolving tax landscape, its implications, and potential approaches to address it among industry members. The conference brings together eminent policymakers, tax professionals, industry leaders, and global experts to deliberate on evolving tax landscapes, international best practices, and policy reforms.

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION

1. Fireside Chat - Recent Trends in APA, MAP, and Exchange of Information

2. Panel discussion on GAAR vs SAAR

• Navigating overlaps
• Treaty interpretation & Arbitration,
• Recent Developments/Judicial Trends

3. Panel Discussion on Simplicity & Certainty in Tax Laws

• Hyatt SC Judgement - Decoding substance over form in India tax jurisprudence
• Designing a fast-track mechanism for cross-border issues
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Deploying Safe Harbour to foreclose disputes
• Tax litigation and analytics – use of AI in case forecasting, disposals, and departmental guidelines 

4. Panel Discussion on Global Trade Realignment - Navigating Tariffs and Transformation

• Tariffs and Trade Dynamics - Indian and Global Perspective
• Supply Chain Reconfiguration – Opportunities and Challenges
• India’s approach to FTAs

5. Panel Discussion on Cross-Border Tax Complexities

• M&A - Reverse Flips
• Beneficial Ownership
• Global ESOPs
• Developments around Pillar Two

PARTICIPATION FEE

₹ 3500 + 18% GST (per participant)

• 10% discount for two and 20% discount for three or more nominations from the same organization.
• The fee is inclusive of refreshments, and lunch.