J.P. Chawla is the Founder and senior-most partner of J P Chawla & Co. LLP
areas of expertise
- Compliance of Indirect Taxes in Goods and Service Tax
- Compliance of Indirect Taxes in VAT
- Compliance of Indirect Taxes in Service tax.
education
- B.com
- M.com
He brings 50+ years of experience in financial services to the firm and plays a key role in leading the Direct Tax Litigation Practice. He also ensures compliance with ethical codes and legal regulations applicable to the firm.
He earned his qualification as a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 1974. Prior to that, he completed his post-graduate degree in Commerce and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law. He also serves as an arbitrator and is a member of the Indian Council of Arbitration, sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. Additionally, he is a member of the Bar Council of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (I.T.A.T).
Over the years, Mr. Chawla has actively contributed to the profession of chartered accountancy at various levels. He was also appointed as a peer reviewer by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Throughout his career, J.P. Chawla has held directorship in various listed companies and served as President of various cooperative societies. He has also been part of numerous national and international delegations. His insightful comments on financial issues have been featured in professional journals and newspapers across India. His areas of expertise include direct and indirect taxation, audit and attestation, arbitration, bank audits, special audits, regulatory compliance matters, and financial consultancy.
With a wealth of experience and expertise, J.P. Chawla continues to be a guiding force in the success and growth of the firm .
publications
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Transfer Pricing Regulations in India Explained for Indian Businesses
Cross-border transactions are a core part of multinational business operations. Even minor differences in pricing between related entities can attract scrutiny from tax authorities and may result in significant adjustments. A prominent example is the Rolls Royce India case of 2015, where a transfer pricing adjustment of INR 6.06 crore was made for several service
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Open a Private Limited Company in India and Scale Your Business
India continues to rank among the fastest growing major economies, and the number of formal businesses entering the market reflects this momentum. As of early 2025, India had over 1.85 million active companies registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, of which private limited companies account for nearly 94 percent. Between April 2024 and March 2025
20 January 2026 Read more -
Analysing India’s Employment Laws and Compliance Under the 4 Labour Codes
India’s old labour framework reflected a different economy. With 29 central laws and hundreds of state variations, compliance became more about interpretation than action. Workers frequently missed out on benefits, and employers faced uncertainty at every compliance step. The four Labour Codes, effective from 21 November 2025, replaced this patchwork with a single legal structure. Covering more than
19 January 2026 Read more
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