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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AIF License & Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply and How
Obtaining an AIF licence in India requires more than creating an investment vehicle and submitting an application to SEBI. The proposed Alternative Investment Fund, its legal structure, sponsor, manager, key investment team and investment strategy must fit within the eligibility framework under the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012. For foreign businesses, this assessment also
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SEBI AIF Regulations 2026: A Complete Guide to the Framework
The SEBI AIF regulations form the principal regulatory framework that governs Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in India. The SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 continues to provide legal support however, understanding these frameworks require looking beyond the regulations themselves. Amendments, the June 2026 Master Circular and subsequent circulars have introduced or consolidated requirements covering reporting, valuation, placement memorandums, dematerialisation and other aspects of fund operations. For fund managers, sponsors
14 September 2026 Read more -
AIF Requirements and Documents Checklist For Registration
AIF registration process depends heavily on the quality and consistency of the documents prepared before filings. The applicant needs more than a complete application form. They need a set of documents that support the information that they have been asked to provide. SEBI has prescribed a checklist for the applicant that consists of documents covering the AIF, its legal structure, sponsor, investment managers, trustee (where applicable), key personnel,
11 September 2026 Read more
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