Chartered Accountant & Legal Advisor
Cross-Border Business Structuring • International Taxation • Corporate & Regulatory Law
Vidhu Duggal is a distinguished Chartered Accountant, Qualified Lawyer, and the Founder of Vidhu Duggal & Company (VDC), a premier global advisory firm specializing in cross-border business setup, international taxation, regulatory compliance, and strategic accounting solutions.
As both a Chartered Accountant and a Qualified Lawyer, she brings a rare and powerful synergy of financial optimization with legal jurisprudence. Her dual background enables clients to navigate complex transactions—from FEMA & RBI cross-border investments to direct tax litigation, transfer pricing, and corporate governance—with complete statutory clarity and commercial agility.
She began her professional journey at Nangia & Co. LLP, gaining rich, foundational experience in direct taxation, international tax advisory, corporate compliance, and high-stakes tax litigation before establishing VDC to serve multinational enterprises, foreign founders, and expanding businesses with dedicated, partner-led counsel across India, the UAE, GIFT City (IFSC), the United States, and European markets.
Specialized cross-border solutions tailored for startups, expanding enterprises, and international investors navigating Indian and global regulatory ecosystems.
Strategic assistance for overseas corporations establishing an Indian presence through wholly owned subsidiaries, branch offices, and liaison offices, with complete compliance under RBI, FEMA, and the Companies Act.
Specialized structuring for international entities establishing a base in GIFT City IFSC, covering eligibility analysis, 100% tax holiday planning, regulatory approvals from IFSCA, and ongoing compliance.
Comprehensive advisory and end-to-end execution for company formation in UAE Free Zones and Mainland, including corporate tax registration, VAT compliance, corporate banking, and ongoing regulatory support.
End-to-end accounting support, transaction categorization, multi-currency reconciliations, US GAAP/IFRS reporting, and seamless coordination with overseas CPAs and statutory auditors.
Tailored cross-border tax architecture, covering Double Tax Avoidance Agreements (DTAA), transfer pricing documentation, NRI taxation, foreign remittance certifications (Form 15CA/CB), and global tax optimization.
"Our mission is to empower organizations with strategic clarity, regulatory confidence, and tax-efficient solutions—turning complex cross-border compliance into a sustainable competitive advantage."
Defined by a client-centric, solution-oriented, and future-ready ethos, CA Vidhu Duggal serves as a trusted confidante to founders, CXOs, and global investors operating between India, the UAE, and global markets.