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Founded on Principled
Tax Representation

An independent tax litigation chamber based in Mumbai, focused exclusively on Income-tax and State tax (now GST) disputes, appellate proceedings and tax controversy matters since 1987.

Chamber Overview

Shah Paresh
& Associates

Shah Paresh & Associates is an independent tax litigation chamber based in Mumbai. The chamber focuses exclusively on Income-tax and State tax (now GST) litigation, appellate proceedings and tax controversy matters. The practice is intentionally confined to litigation, appellate proceedings and tax controversy matters.

The chamber operates on a model of personal principal involvement — every matter is handled directly by CA Paresh Shah, ensuring consistency, strategic depth and undivided professional attention at every stage of proceedings.

We are a dedicated appellate and litigation-focused practice, representing taxpayers in tax disputes and contentious proceedings. Independent of routine compliance work, the chamber focuses on strategic advocacy in appeals and tax controversy proceedings, with emphasis on procedural precision, careful preparation and principled representation.

"Every matter deserves direct senior professional involvement, careful preparation and focused attention."

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Personal Principal Involvement
Every matter remains under the direct supervision and involvement of the Principal. Clients receive continuity of senior professional attention throughout the engagement.
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Exclusive Tax Litigation Focus
Income-tax and State tax (now GST) litigation only — no dilution of practice across audit or advisory.
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Limited Matters, Full Attention
The chamber accepts a limited number of matters ensuring undivided senior attention for every client.
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Strategy-Driven Approach
Every matter built on thorough reading of facts, law and procedure — not templated arguments.

The chamber is focused exclusively on tax litigation, appellate proceedings and tax controversy matters. Independent of routine compliance and audit work, it provides strategic representation in contentious tax matters before tax authorities, appellate forums and tribunals. The practice is built around careful preparation, procedural precision and direct Principal involvement in every matter.

Focused Practice: The chamber accepts a limited number of matters and is focused exclusively on Income-tax and State tax (now GST) litigation, appellate proceedings and related tax controversy matters. Enquiries involving appellate proceedings, remand matters, adjudication proceedings and other contentious tax disputes are welcome.

Chamber Name Shah Paresh & Associates
Nature Independent Tax Litigation Chamber
Location Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Founded 1987
Principal CA Paresh Shah, FCA
Practice Focus Income-Tax & State tax (now GST) Litigation exclusively
LinkedIn Shah Paresh & Associates
Meetings By Prior Appointment
Vision
Our Vision
To be a trusted independent tax litigation chamber known for principled advocacy, intellectual rigour and effective representation in complex tax disputes. Mission
To provide focused, strategic and independent representation in Income-tax, GST and related tax controversy matters, combining technical expertise, procedural precision and direct principal involvement.
Mission
Our Mission
To serve as a trusted litigation chamber for businesses, high-net-worth individuals and professionals navigating complex Income-tax and State tax (now GST) disputes — bringing depth of experience, clarity of strategy and personal commitment.
Practice Philosophy
How We Practise
Every matter is built on careful analysis of facts, law, procedural requirements and appellate precedents. Particular emphasis is placed on complex disputes, difficult questions of fact or law and issues requiring specialised appellate strategy. Independence of the chamber ensures focused attention and transparency at every stage.
Industries Served
Client Types
Closely-held companies, partnerships & LLPs · High-net-worth individuals & promoters · Real estate, construction & infrastructure · Manufacturing & trading enterprises · Professional service firms · NRIs · Trusts & non-profit entities
Professional Leadership

The Professionals Behind
the Chamber

A small, focused team of experienced tax litigation professionals — led personally by the Principal, ensuring depth of expertise and direct senior attention on every matter.

Team Member
CA Paresh Shah
Founder & Principal · FCA

CA Paresh Shah is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (ICAI) with over 35 years of continuous practice in Income-tax and State tax (now GST) litigation.

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Income-Tax Litigation State tax (now GST) Disputes ITAT CIT(A) Appeals Tax Controversy Writ Petitions
Team Member
CA Simoni Doshi

Her work is focused on appellate preparation, factual analysis, legal research and drafting support in contentious tax matters, contributing to the chamber's detailed and strategy-driven approach to litigation.

Appellate preparation Factual analysis Legal research Drafting support Tax litigation assistance Case strategy support
Key Milestones

Over Three Decades
of Professional Practice

A continuous record of professional involvement in tax litigation, appellate representation and the Chartered Accountancy profession.

1987
Commenced professional practice as a Chartered Accountant
1990s
Progressive focus on Income-tax litigation, appellate proceedings and tax controversy matters.
2005
Speaker on Value Added Tax (VAT) at Y. B. Chavan Hall, Mumbai before a gathering of business leaders and professionals.
2006
Co-Founder, Jain CA Federation, Mumbai. Chief Co-ordinator, First National Conference of Jain Chartered Accountants & Advocates.
2007
Secretary, International Conference of Jain CAs & Advocates. Co-opted Member, Public Relations Committee, WIRC of ICAI.
2009
Speaker on "Procedural Aspects in Formation of LLP" — Full-Day Seminar, WIRC of ICAI, Thakur College Mumbai.
2023–2025
Director, Mumbai Chapter — Jain CA Federation.
2000s–Present
Author of articles and commentaries on taxation published in professional journals, newspapers and other publications.

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