In today’s regulatory environment, tax compliance is no longer just about filing returns on time. It’s about planning, positioning, and protection. Businesses that treat tax as a routine formality often end up paying more than legally required — not because the law demands it, but because professional planning is missing.
At True North Global, we believe tax should work for your business, not against it. Our retainership services are designed to deliver clarity, compliance, and confidence, allowing businesses to focus on growth while we handle complexity.
Tax Retainership: More Than Compliance
A tax retainership is not a cost — it’s a risk management and strategy tool.
Many businesses operate reactively:
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Filing returns just to “get it done”
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Responding late to notices
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Fixing issues only after penalties arise
We take a proactive approach, ensuring that your tax profile is built, reviewed, and defended — not merely uploaded.
Our Retainership Structure
We offer three levels of retainership, allowing businesses to choose the depth of support they need today — and scale tomorrow.
Basic Retainership.
Indirect Taxes
In addition to all Basic and Standard services, the Premium Retainership at TrueN Global includes complete representation before statutory, appellate, and judicial forums:
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Preparation, filing, and contesting of first appeals before the Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals) and Collector of Customs (Appeals) against adverse orders passed by tax authorities at the original stage
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Preparation, filing, and contesting of second appeals before the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) and Customs Appellate Tribunal
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Preparation, filing, and contesting of References before the High Courts against orders passed by the Appellate Tribunals
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Seeking stay orders from appellate authorities and High Courts against recovery of disputed tax demands during pendency of appeals or references
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Preparation, filing, and active pursuit of complaints before the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) against maladministration by tax authorities
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Representation before the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (ADRC) constituted under applicable tax laws
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Issuance of legal opinions on complex indirect tax matters involving detailed legal research and analysis
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Advisory on rights and liabilities of taxpayers arising from new laws, amendments, SROs, Rules, or Circulars issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Direct Taxes
In addition to all Basic and Standard services, the Premium Retainership further includes:
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Preparation, filing, and contesting of first appeals before the Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals) against adverse orders passed by original tax authorities
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Preparation, filing, and contesting of second appeals before the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR)
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Preparation, filing, and contesting of References before the High Courts against orders passed by the Appellate Tribunal
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Seeking stay orders from appellate authorities and High Courts against recovery of disputed tax demands during pendency of appellate proceedings
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Preparation, filing, and pursuit of complaints before the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) against maladministration by tax authorities
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Representation before the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (ADRC)
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Issuance of legal opinions on complex direct tax issues involving interpretation of tax statutes, rules, and case law
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Advisory on tax planning and lawful tax mitigation strategies
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Assistance in obtaining exemption certificates from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) where applicable
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Advisory on taxpayer rights and obligations arising from new enactments, amendments, SROs, Rules, or Circulars issued by the FBR
Tax saving is legal.
Tax evasion is costly.
The difference is professional planning.
We don’t promise shortcuts.
We design law-backed tax positions that stand strong — even years after filing.
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An FBR notice is never “routine”
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One wrong reply can trigger years of litigation
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Our clients don’t panic — they forward notices to us
Because confidence comes from preparation.
Compliance That Defends Itself
Compliance isn’t about submitting forms.
It’s about defending every number.
From individuals to corporates, we ensure:
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Your figures are explainable
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Your records are defensible
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Your strategy is lawful
Because tax is remembered long after the return is submitted.