What is cross-border tax advisory?

Cross-border tax advisory helps businesses and individuals manage tax obligations across multiple countries — ensuring compliance with UK, UAE, US, and Indian tax laws while minimising unnecessary tax liability.

Do NRIs living in the UK need to file a tax return?

Yes. NRIs living in the UK are subject to HMRC rules based on their residency status. The Tax Planet provides specialist NRI tax planning to ensure full compliance and maximum DTAA benefits.

What is DTAA and how does it benefit NRIs?

DTAA (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement) prevents NRIs from being taxed twice on the same income in two countries. The Tax Planet helps clients claim all available DTAA benefits across UK, UAE, US and India.

How does The Tax Planet help Indian businesses in the UK?

We provide specialist tax planning, HMRC compliance, bookkeeping, and cross-border advisory — helping Indian-origin businesses stay compliant and tax-efficient across the UK and India corridor.

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How can Delhi NCR exporters use the new 18% US tariff rule to beat global competition?

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The US and India have shifted their trade relationship. The US has dropped its massive penalty tariffs down to a steady 18% baseline for eligible Indian goods. However, getting this low rate is not automatic. TaxPlanet helps you audit your products, map your supply chain, and build a foolproof compliance plan so US Customs clears your shipments without delays or heavy penalties.

The Opportunity

The US market is opening up as they move away from Chinese suppliers. But US Customs will only give you the lower 18% rate if you can prove your goods were genuinely made or heavily processed in India. If your paperwork is weak or your raw materials are wrongly classified, you could face sudden border rejections or massive surprise duties.

Our Process

We do the heavy lifting for you. We audit your raw materials, check your factory records, and review your HS codes. Our goal is to securely lock in your product for the 18% tariff rate while making sure you don’t accidentally claim discounts you aren’t legally allowed to use yet.

The ROI

Getting “US-Ready” means you can confidently quote lower, more stable prices to American buyers, protecting your profit margins. We help you find out exactly which of your products qualify, what documents you need, and what factory changes you must make before you ship.

Bypassing US Border Friction Legally

For factories in Delhi NCR, Haryana, and Punjab, shipping to the US can be a minefield of complex laws and sudden custom audits. We help you clean up your supply chain so you can use this 18% trade window as a competitive weapon to win big US contracts.

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Official Agreement Details

The framework for the United States-India Interim Trade Agreement was officially announced and delivered on February 7, 2026.

You can read the official government release here: United States-India Joint Statement – Press Information Bureau (PIB).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is iCET and Why it’s the Ultimate Competitive Weapon for Indian Component Manufacturers?

iCET stands for the India-U.S. Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology.

Put simply, it is a high-level government agreement between India and the United States designed to take tech-related business away from China and build a massive, secure supply chain between India and the US instead.

Rather than just a set of basic rules, it acts as a “tech alliance” overseen directly by the National Security Advisors of both countries. (Note: As of late 2025/2026, it is expanding into a broader framework called the TRUST Initiative, focusing heavily on AI and security).

What does iCET actually cover?

For an Indian exporter or manufacturer, iCET connects your business directly to four main high-tech pillars:

Defense & Space Tech: This includes massive projects like GE Aerospace transferring actual jet-engine technology to be built inside India, and joint space missions between ISRO and NASA.

Semiconductors (Microchips): The US is funding and helping build chip design hubs, testing centers, and massive manufacturing plants (fabs) in India. The goal is to make India a global hub for producing military-grade and commercial microchips used in cars, infrastructure, and electronics.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Quantum Computing: Joint funding and relaxed rules for US and Indian tech firms to co-develop AI infrastructure, cloud systems, and supercomputers.

Next-Gen Telecom (5G & 6G): Creating “Trusted Networks.” The US and India are collaborating to build open, secure telecom networks using Indian-manufactured components, cutting out Chinese telecom tech.

Why does an Indian Exporter care about iCET?

If you are an exporter in places like Noida, Gurugram, or Bengaluru making electronics, auto-components, or software, iCET directly impacts your business in three major ways:

1. It is a “Fast-Pass” through US Customs

The US has incredibly strict laws regarding national security, data privacy, and intellectual property. If your tech products or components conform to the standards laid out by iCET, US buyers and customs officials will trust your goods. It eliminates the heavy legal vetting that third-party tech usually faces at the US border.

2. Protection from Sudden “Penalty Taxes”

The US government aggressively hits foreign tech with anti-dumping duties and Countervailing Duties (CVD)-sometimes as high as 126%-if they think a product is unfairly subsidized. Aligning your product classifications under the iCET framework acts as a shield, proving your components are part of an approved, transparent bilateral trade channel.

3. Access to Massive US Contracts

American tech and defense giants are being told by the White House to shift their supply chains out of China (“friendshoring”). Because of iCET, these companies are actively looking for Indian manufacturing partners. If your business is “iCET-compliant,” you become an incredibly attractive supplier for major US buyers.