Finance, Accounting & Taxation Advisory
Statutory Accounting Oversight • State & Central GST • Corporate Tax Strategy
FOGS Consultants provides enterprise financial management, accounting system governance, and taxation advisory for commercial businesses. We clearly distinguish between direct operational finance advisory and specialized statutory attestation services delivered through independent verified Chartered Accountants holding valid Certificates of Practice.
Who Needs This Service?
Structured for growing commercial enterprises, regulated entities, and operational leaders requiring verified expertise.
Companies requiring fractional CFO oversight, clean financial modeling, and compliant book closing for institutional funding.
Businesses in Ernakulam, Kozhikode, and Thrissur with multi-state supply chains needing robust input tax credit (ITC) reconciliation.
Agencies and service providers managing GST on domestic and export billings with clear cross-border compliance.
Foreign corporations with Indian subsidiaries requiring transfer pricing documentation and RBI/FEMA accounting alignment.
Core Business Challenges Addressed
Resolving operational bottlenecks, compliance exposure, and execution risks through disciplined governance.
Input Tax Credit (ITC) Leakage
Mismatch between GSTR-2B and purchase registers resulting in reversed tax credits, interest liabilities, and locked working capital.
Delayed Financial Closures
Untidy trial balances and unverified inventory valuations preventing timely management decision-making and statutory filings.
Corporate Tax Assessment Exposure
Unsubstantiated business expense deductions, advance tax miscalculations, and notices under Section 143/148 of the Income Tax Act.
Concrete Deliverables & Execution Scope
Every advisory engagement is bounded by an agreed Statement of Work (SOW) with measurable milestones.
- Internal financial control framework design and accounting SOPs
- Monthly financial closure supervision and balance sheet health reviews
- Cash flow forecasting, working capital optimization, and budget variance reports
- Fixed asset register compilation and depreciation schedules
- State & Central GST monthly filing supervision (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B)
- Automated GSTR-2B purchase register matching and ITC optimization
- GST annual return compilation (GSTR-9) and audit coordination
- Kerala State GST department notice responses and assessment representation
- Advance tax computation and corporate income tax return review
- TDS & TCS compliance, withholding tax reconciliation, and Form 16/26AS alignment
- Coordination with independent verified CAs for statutory audit & tax audit (3CA/3CD)
- Transfer pricing study coordination for cross-border transactions
Model A Engagement & Delivery Lifecycle
Transparent milestone-governed workflow operating under Model A Direct Client Collection by FOGS Consultants.
Inquiry & Scope
Submit business requirements and context to the advisory operations desk.
SOW Formulation
Receive governed Statement of Work with structured milestones and deliverable criteria.
Model A Funding
Milestones are directly billed and collected by FOGS Consultants (MoR) with 18% GST tax invoices.
Execution & Review
Verified experts execute deliverables with progress tracking and compliance audit trails.
Sign-off & Release
Client approves completed deliverables; expert contractual remuneration is scheduled by FOGS Consultants.
Professional Governance & Statutory Verification
Direct financial management is delivered by Senior Finance Directors and Controllers. All statutory audits, tax certifications, and reserved attestation functions are strictly assigned to independent verified Chartered Accountants (ICAI members) with active Certificates of Practice (CoP) and mandatory DOC-04B Police Clearance.
Kerala-First Grounding with Pan-India Scope
Headquartered in Ernakulam, FOGS Consultants provides direct on-the-ground advisory coverage across major Kerala industrial corridors, paired with compliant virtual delivery across all Indian states and Union Territories.
Local Regulatory Familiarity
Our verified experts operate with deep domain understanding of local compliance authorities, Kerala Single Window Clearance (KSWIFT), Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, State GST authorities, and national statutory boards.
Registered Merchant Details:
FOGS Consultants • Sole Proprietor: Francis Thaliyacherry
GSTIN: 32AVFPT5755K1Z4 • MSME: UDYAM-KL-02-0111828
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers regarding scope, statutory boundaries, billing, and deliverable review.
Does FOGS Consultants provide statutory audit sign-offs directly?
No. Statutory audits under the Companies Act and Tax Audits under Section 44AB are reserved legal functions. FOGS Consultants provides financial management and advisory, while formal attestation is performed exclusively by independent verified Chartered Accountants in active practice.
How are GST mismatch notices in Kerala handled?
Our taxation specialists review the specific Kerala GST portal notice, reconcile supplier return filings against your financial ledgers, compute exact variance amounts, and prepare compliant evidentiary replies for departmental submission.
What tax invoicing applies to FOGS advisory engagements?
All services are billed directly by FOGS Consultants (sole proprietorship Merchant of Record, GSTIN: 32AVFPT5755K1Z4) with 18% GST (CGST + SGST for Kerala clients; IGST for interstate clients).
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