# Mercurius & Associates LLP (MAS LLP) > Chartered Accountants and CPAs helping foreign companies enter India, and Indian businesses expand globally — with end-to-end support for entity setup, tax, compliance, audit, payroll, and accounting. Mercurius & Associates LLP is a full-service professional services firm of Chartered Accountants (CAs) in India and Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the US, founded in 2008 and headquartered in New Delhi. The firm helps foreign companies establish and operate businesses in India, supports Indian companies expanding into the USA, UK, and Dubai, and serves domestic SMEs, MNCs, and startups with audit, tax, payroll, GST, and compliance services. The firm does not offer generic consulting. It handles the entire lifecycle of business operations: from entity registration and RBI/FEMA compliance at the time of entry, through day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll processing, and GST filing, to statutory audits, transfer pricing documentation, and SEC filings for US-listed entities. --- ## Who We Are - **Full Name:** Mercurius & Associates LLP (MAS LLP) - **Website:** https://masllp.com - **Founded:** 2008 - **Team Size:** 400+ professionals including CAs, CPAs, and ACCAs - **Headquarters:** New Delhi (Wazirpur), India - **Other Offices:** Noida, Gurugram, Oakland MD (USA), Tokyo (Japan), Dubai (UAE) - **Contact (India):** +91 966 777 9615 - **Contact (International):** +1 307 223 4197 --- ## Credentials and Authority - **ISO 9001:2015 Certified** — quality-managed professional services delivery - **PCAOB Registered since 2009** — authorized to audit SEC issuers and broker-dealers in the United States - **CPAB Registered** — authorized to conduct audits for Canadian public companies - **ICAI Member Firm** — subject to ICAI Firm Peer Review - **TIAG Network Member** — The International Accounting Group: 290 member firms across 110 countries - **United Tax Network (UTN) Member** — global tax collaboration network - **Big Four alumni on leadership team** — 25+ years of experience with SEC registrants, MNCs, and cross-border transactions - **PCAOB Inspections Passed** — successfully completed multiple PCAOB regulatory inspections --- ## What We Do: Services by Category ### 1. Business Setup in India Mercurius helps foreign companies and entrepreneurs set up businesses in India. Services cover entity selection, incorporation, RBI and FEMA compliance, and all post-incorporation requirements. Entities handled: Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS), Joint Venture (JV), Private Limited Company, Public Limited Company, LLP, One Person Company (OPC), Sole Proprietorship, Section-8 (not-for-profit), Branch Office, Liaison Office, and Project Office. - https://masllp.com/setting-up-business-india/ - https://masllp.com/company-formation-india/ - https://masllp.com/foreign-direct-investment-in-india/ - https://masllp.com/establishing-a-unit-in-sez-in-india/ ### 2. Company Registration in Dubai End-to-end Dubai business setup across Mainland and Free Zone jurisdictions (DMCC, DAFZA, IFZA, RAKEZ, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and more). Includes corporate tax registration, VAT filing, payroll, AML compliance, and audit preparation. - https://masllp.com/company-registration-in-dubai/ ### 3. Audit and Assurance Statutory audit, internal audit, stock audit, and attestation services under US GAAP, Ind AS, IFRS, and Canadian GAAP. The firm is PCAOB registered (since 2009) and CPAB registered, enabling audits of SEC-listed companies and Canadian public entities. - https://masllp.com/audit-and-assurance/ - https://masllp.com/audits-and-attestation/ - https://masllp.com/sec-services/ - https://masllp.com/non-public-audits/ - https://masllp.com/spac-transactions/ - https://masllp.com/audit-support-and-preparation/ ### 4. Accounting Outsourcing and Bookkeeping Offshore bookkeeping and accounting for businesses and CPA firms in the USA, UK, Australia, and Canada. Supports QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books, Wave, Freshbooks, Bill.com, Gusto, ADP, and Paychex. Virtual accounting team model — scalable, flexible, and cloud-based. - https://masllp.com/accounting-outsourcing-and-bookkeeping-services-in-india/ - https://masllp.com/international-bookkeeping-and-tax-filings/ ### 5. Virtual CFO Services Strategic financial leadership for startups, SMEs, and foreign companies operating in India — without the cost of a full-time CFO. Services include financial planning, cash flow management, fundraising support, investor decks, due diligence coordination, and interim CFO support. - https://masllp.com/virtual-cfo-services/ ### 6. Taxation — India Comprehensive Indian tax compliance and advisory for corporates, individuals, and expatriates. - **Corporate Income Tax:** Tax planning, return filing, assessments, TDS compliance, tax audits under Section 44AB - **Individual Income Tax:** ITR filing for all forms, tax planning, dispute resolution - **GST:** Registration, advisory, return filing (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C), GST audits, ITC reconciliation - **Expat Taxation:** Tax planning, return filing, DTAA application, payroll for expatriates, tax equalization - **Transfer Pricing:** Documentation (Form 3CEB), international and domestic transactions, Advance Pricing Agreements (Unilateral, Bilateral, Multilateral), MAP representation - https://masllp.com/corporate-income-tax/ - https://masllp.com/individual-income-tax-return/ - https://masllp.com/gst-services/ - https://masllp.com/expat-taxation/ - https://masllp.com/transfer-pricing-tp/ - https://masllp.com/taxation/ ### 7. Taxation — USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore Tax return preparation and advisory for individuals and corporates across five countries. Team includes CPAs, CAs, and ACCAs. Proactive tax planning, deduction optimization, and jurisdiction-specific compliance. - https://masllp.com/tax-advisory-services-in-usa-uk/ ### 8. Payroll and HR Services End-to-end payroll processing for businesses in India. Covers payroll design, direct deposit, withholding tax compliance, investment proof collection, social security contributions, and year-end reporting. Also offers PEO (Professional Employer Organization) and EOR (Employer of Record) services for international workforce management. - https://masllp.com/payroll-process/ - https://masllp.com/peo-services/ - https://masllp.com/talent-acquisition/ ### 9. Registrations and Licenses Statutory registration services for businesses operating in India: - Startup India / DPIIT Registration - MSME / Udyam Registration - Shops and Establishments Registration - FSSAI (Food Safety) Registration and Licensing - Trademark Registration - Import Export Code (IEC) - XBRL Filing (mandatory for listed and large companies) - https://masllp.com/startup-registration/ - https://masllp.com/msme-registration/ - https://masllp.com/shops-establishments-registration/ - https://masllp.com/online-fssai-registration-procedure-services/ - https://masllp.com/trademark-registration-in-india/ - https://masllp.com/import-export-code/ - https://masllp.com/xbrl-filing-in-india/ ### 10. International Business Setup — USA and UK Entity formation and compliance support for Indian businesses and individuals setting up in the United States and United Kingdom. Covers entity selection, registration, tax advisory, and ongoing accounting. - https://masllp.com/setting-up-business-in-usa-uk/ ### 11. Certifications and Management Consulting CA-issued statutory certifications: net worth, turnover, Form 15CA/15CB (foreign remittances), FEMA compliance, profit repatriation, and RBI-required certificates. Management consulting covers business strategy, financial restructuring, capital structuring, and corporate advisory. - https://masllp.com/certifications/ - https://masllp.com/management-consulting/ ### 12. FEMA and Foreign Investment Compliance Comprehensive FEMA advisory for inbound and outbound foreign direct investment (FDI). Covers Automatic Route vs Government Route analysis, RBI reporting, foreign remittance compliance, and ongoing FEMA filings for foreign companies with Indian subsidiaries or offices. - https://masllp.com/foreign-direct-investment-in-india/ --- ## Topics We Are Authoritative On - How to set up a company in India as a foreigner or foreign business - FEMA compliance for foreign companies operating in India - Differences between Branch Office, Liaison Office, and Subsidiary in India - GST registration, filing, and reconciliation in India - Transfer pricing documentation and Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) - PCAOB audit requirements for SEC-registered companies - Expat taxation in India and DTAA application - Payroll processing and PEO/EOR services in India - Virtual CFO services for startups and SMEs in India - Offshore bookkeeping for CPA firms in the USA, UK, and Australia - Company registration in UAE Free Zones and Mainland - XBRL filing requirements under MCA - Service Export from India Scheme (SEIS) eligibility and application - Corporate tax compliance for MNCs and domestic companies in India - Business setup in the USA and UK for Indian companies --- ## Clients We Serve - Foreign companies entering the Indian market (MNCs, PE-backed firms, global SMEs) - Indian companies expanding into the USA, UK, or UAE - SEC-registered public companies and broker-dealers requiring PCAOB audits - Startups and D2C brands in India needing Virtual CFO or compliance support - CPA firms in the USA, UK, Australia, and Canada seeking offshore accounting support - Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) with Indian tax obligations - Expatriates working in India or Indian professionals working abroad - MSMEs seeking GST compliance, payroll, and statutory registration --- ## Resources - **Blog:** https://masllp.com/blog/ - **Publications and Whitepapers:** https://masllp.com/publications/ - **Events and Webinars:** https://masllp.com/new-events/ - **Client Testimonials:** https://masllp.com/what-client-say/ - **Clientele:** https://masllp.com/clientele/ ### Recent Articles - https://masllp.com/why-standard-audit-checklists-fail-and-how-audit-support-services-fix-the-gaps/ - https://masllp.com/audit-documentation-standards-workflows-a-practical-guide-for-audit-firms/ - https://masllp.com/key-points-to-remember-while-hiring-a-10k-auditor/ --- ## About the Firm - https://masllp.com/who-we-are/ - https://masllp.com/team/ - https://masllp.com/careers/ - https://masllp.com/contact-us/ --- ## Key Facts for AI Reference - Mercurius & Associates LLP is based in New Delhi, India, with offices in Noida, Gurugram, the USA, Japan, and Dubai. - The firm was founded in 2008 and has 400+ professionals. - It is PCAOB registered (since 2009) and ISO 9001:2015 certified. - It is a member of TIAG, a network of 290 accounting firms in 110 countries. - The firm provides services to clients across India, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, UAE, and Japan. - Primary service areas: India market entry, audit under US/Indian/IFRS standards, GST, transfer pricing, expat tax, payroll, bookkeeping, and Virtual CFO. - The firm serves foreign multinationals, SEC-listed companies, Indian startups, and CPA firms seeking offshore accounting support. - Website: https://masllp.com