RANKED BY
INTERNATIONAL TAX REVIEW (ITR)

AS RECOMMENDED TRANSFER
PRICING FIRM 2026

VSTN Consultancy is a Global Transfer Pricing firm with extensive expertise in the field of international taxation and transfer pricing. VSTN Consultancy has been awarded by International Tax Review (ITR) as Best Newcomer in Asia Pacific – 2024 and is ranked as one of the recommended transfer pricing firms. VSTN has also been nominated in 9 Categories under APAC, EMEA and Middle East Region ITR awards 2025. VSTN has its offices in India, Singapore and UAE.

Nithya Srinivasan, Founder of VSTN Consultancy, was named Middle East Transfer Pricing Practice Leader of the Year, recognizing her outstanding leadership and contribution to the profession. VSTN also received the Best Newcomer in the Middle East award from International Tax Review, showcasing its rapid growth and excellence in global transfer pricing advisory.

VSTN Consultancy has been honored with the Best Global Transfer Pricing Consultancy 2025 – India award at the prestigious Wealth & Finance Management Consulting Awards 2025.

Our offering spans the end-to-end Transfer Pricing value chain, including design of intercompany policy and drafting of Interco agreement, ensuring effective implementation of the Transfer Pricing policy, year-end documentation and certification, BEPS related compliances (including advisory, Masterfile, Country by Country report), safe harbour filing, audit defense before all forums and dispute prevention mechanisms such as Advance Pricing agreement. We have been shortlisted as finalist for “Asia Pacific Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year award” by International Tax Review (ITR) for 2024. VSTNs senior partners have been ranked in ITR in the list of recognised Practitioners.

Our Services

Designing Global Transfer Pricing Policy, evaluating business models, and identifying value drivers in the supply chain for optimal tax efficiency.

Preparation of Masterfile in accordance with country regulations, and comprehensive documentation for MNE groups to ensure BEPS compliance.

Proactive approach to eliminate future litigation for covered transactions through agreements between CBDT and taxpayers.

Conduct searches in databases (India and Foreign) to identify appropriate comparables for taxpayers with detailed analysis and reporting.

Evaluating applicability of safe harbour provisions to related party transactions, preparation and filing of safe harbour applications.

Preparation of detailed transfer pricing documentation (local file) for all countries, encompassing global documentation requirements.

Review the business model of the company, evaluate intercompany transactions in light of intercompany agreements and compliance requirements.

Formulate audit defense strategy before all forums (TPO, DRP, Commissioner of Income Tax Appeals, and Income Tax Appellate Tribunal).

Undertaking benchmarking study for arriving at the arm's length prices for KMP payments, that involves comprehensive analysis and documentation.

Benchmarking Study for arriving at the arm's length prices for interest rates using Global databases, that involves detailed financial analysis and compliance reporting.

Benchmarking Study for arriving at the arm's length royalty for intangible property, that involves valuation analysis and compliance documentation.

Review of the documentation maintained by the company with regard to the intra-group payments for royalty and management charges, ensuring compliance and optimal structuring.

Identification and evaluation of Related Party Transactions to ensure arm's length pricing and fair valuation in line with SEBI-LODR requirements. Support in presentation before Audit Committee.

Support companies to evaluate the impact of global minimum tax after evaluating QDMTT, IIR across various jurisdictions. Comprehensive analysis and strategic planning for tax optimization.

TP comfort letters, memos for auditors, identifying related parties and transactions, determining ALP, and comprehensive compliance support.

Who We Are

VSTN Consultancy is a Global Transfer Pricing firm with extensive expertise in the field of international taxation and transfer pricing.

We are structured as an inverse pyramid where leadership get involved in all client matters, enabling clients to receive the highest quality of service.

Being a specialized firm, we offer advice that is independent of an audit practice, and deliver it with an uncompromising integrity.

Our expert team brings together over 100 years of cumulative experience in the transfer pricing domain. Having worked with numerous multinational corporations across a wide range of sectors and industries, we possess cutting-edge knowledge and deep capabilities in managing complex transfer pricing engagements. Our extensive experience enables us to deliver strategic, compliant, and value-driven solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Industries served diagram showing Automotive, Technology, Telecommunication, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Financial Services, Logistics, E-commerce, Energy & Industrial

WHY CHOOSE US :

VSTN's Core Pillars "The 5 Cs"

Core Competence
100+ yrs. of TP expertise
Robust thought leadership
Incessant upskilling on Niche topics
1
Client Confidence
Domain Specific focus - TP
Industry specialization
 
2
Cutting Edge
Leadership involvement
Strong Eminence with competitive pricing
Expert advice in best interest
3
Completely Equipped
End to end capabilities for Global Markets
Inhouse access to foreign databases for
Benchmarking
4
Cross Borders
Cross country complex TP Projects
Focus on Global Markets
 
5

Our Vision

To be the most trusted global transfer pricing advisory firm, delivering strategic clarity, technical excellence, with unwavering integrity.

Global Locations Served

Region

Countries / Cities

North America

United States (USA), Canada, Mexico

Europe

United Kingdom (UK), Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium

Middle East

United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Turkey

Asia

India (Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mumbai, Delhi), Singapore, Philippines

Africa

Zambia

Oceania

Australia

CountryServed
ITR Recommended Firm 2026 ITR Winner Best Newcomer 2024 ITR Recommended Firm 2026 IFLR ITR Middle East Tax Awards 2025 - Winner

ITR Awards 2025 Nominations

VSTN has been nominated in
9 prestigious categories

ITR EMEA Tax Awards 2025

Nithya Srinivasan – EMEA TP Practice Leader of the Year

EMEA Best Newcomer of the Year

EMEA Tax Innovator of the Year

ITR APAC Tax Awards 2025

Nithya Srinivasan – APAC TP Practice Leader of the Year

Rajesh E – APAC Transfer Pricing Rising Star of the Year

APAC Tax Innovator of the Year

APAC Tax Compliance & Reporting Firm of the Year

IFLR/ITR Middle East Tax Award Winners

Nithya Srinivasan – Middle East Transfer Pricing Practice Leader of the Year

Best Newcomer in the Middle East

Global Database Access

To ensure accuracy, defensibility, and global compliance in Transfer Pricing, VSTN Consultancy — a Global Transfer Pricing Firm — leverages a suite of leading international databases.

  • TP Catalyst (Moody’s)
  • ORBIS (Moody’s)
  • Royalty Rates and Benchmark Module (ktMINE)
  • Loan Module (Moody’s)
  • EDF-X Bond Database (Moody’s)
  • Services CUT (ktMINE)
  • IP & Royalty Data (Moody’s)
  • EDF-X Credit Risk Analytics (Moody’s)
  • Transfer Pricing Documenter (Onesource) (Ryan)
  • Prowess (CMIE)
  • Royalty Benchmarking (Royalty Range)
  • Royalty Loan (Royalty Range)
  • OUR TEAM

    S. Ranjani

    S Ranjani

    Principal

    E. Rajesh

    E Rajesh

    Principal

    Nitya Joseph

    Nitya Joseph

    Principal

    Triveni

    Triveni Palla

    Director

    Suresh Ramachandran

    Director – Growth & Markets (GCC)

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