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CA Bhavesh Jhalawadia
B.com | FCA
Mr Bhavesh Jhalawadia commenced his notable journey in January 2007 upon achieving his Chartered Accountant certification. This marked the outset of a career spanning over a decade, leaving a profound impact on the realms of accounting and taxation.
In the initial phases of his career, Mr Bhavesh Jhalawadia imparted knowledge as a lecturer for CA Final in Advanced Accounting from 2007 to 2008, nurturing the next generation of accounting professionals.
In April 2009, he founded his practice, ‘Bhavesh Jhalawadia & Co.,’ specializing in Service Tax and Excise. His relentless pursuit of excellence led to the expansion of this venture into a partnership firm, ‘Shah & Jhalawadia,’ in May 2015.
Throughout the years, Mr Bhavesh Jhalawadia has garnered over fourteen years of experience in Indirect Taxes, showcasing an unparalleled depth of knowledge and expertise. His dedication is primarily directed towards Goods and Services Tax (GST), alongside adept handling of litigations in Service Tax and Excise up to tribunal level.
Mr Bhavesh Jhalawadia’s expertise extends beyond practice; he has been instrumental in various committees. He served as a member of the Development Committee at the Ahmedabad Branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 2018 and contributed to the Indirect Tax Committee from 2017 to 2019.
His educational contributions are noteworthy. He has been an educator on Indirect Taxes at the ‘Munimji’ Vocational Training Institute and was selected as a national-level faculty in GST by the Indirect Tax Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
As an articulate speaker, Mr Bhavesh Jhalawadia has delivered numerous lectures on GST in workshops organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has been a sought-after speaker at various industry association seminars.
In acknowledgement of his expertise and contributions, Mr Bhavesh Jhalawadia was honored as a jury member for the prestigious Sardar Dham Udyog Ratna Awards by GBPS in 2022 and GPBS in 2024, a testament to his esteemed position in the field.
Furthermore, Mr Bhavesh Jhalawadia is the founder of www.gstsafar.com, a platform dedicated to sharing professional expertise in GST in an accessible manner. He also regularly disseminates updates, case laws, and notifications in GST, significantly contributing to the professional community.
CA Paurav Shah
M.com | FCA
Mr Paurav Shah embarked on his remarkable journey in 2005 upon achieving his Chartered Accountant certification. With a decade-long tenure in corporate roles, he transitioned to establishing his own practice as a Chartered Accountant in 2015, partnering with Mr. Bhavesh Jhalawadia to form the esteemed firm Shah and Jhalawadia.
With over 10 years’ experience in corporates and 9 years of extensive experience in practice, Mr. Shah specializes in various critical areas such as Statutory Audit, System Audit, Tax Audit, Bank Audit, Management Audit and Stock Audit.
Mr Shah is actively contributing as a committee member of the Satellite Area CPE Study Circle of ICAI Ahmedabad.
Mr Shah’s passion for academia is evident through his engagements with educational and vocational training institutions. He frequently shares his expertise and insights on income tax , audit and finance.
Mr Shah is committed to delivering exceptional service, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. With a focus on professionalism, integrity, and expertise, he ensures client satisfaction and success.
Our Core Team
CA Parth Doshi
In Charge of GST and Income Tax R&D
Chartered Accountant
Mr. Parth Doshi assists clients with their Income Tax and GST legal issues. He provides guidance and advice on these matters and helps prepare necessary documents and opinions. Additionally, he supports both the Income Tax and GST research and development teams by keeping them informed about updates and changes in the tax laws. He has been with Shah and Jhalawadia since last 7 years.
Ms Sneha Mehta
Head of GST Division
CA Inter
Ms Sneha serves as the head of the GST litigation team and oversees all other GST staff at Shah and Jhalawadia, a position she has held since joining the firm at its inception.
Her responsibilities include drafting appeals, representing clients in hearings up to the Commissioner (Appeals) level, managing GST departmental audits, and addressing various routine issues for clients related to GST scrutiny and other matters well she looks overall. She has also managed legacy tax matters pertaining to service tax and excise, and continues to handle such cases proficiently.
Krutarth Doshi
Head of Audit and Income Tax Division
CA Inter
Mr. Krutarth heads Audit and income tax team. Krutarth oversees a range of audits including Statutory, Tax, System, Internal, Bank, and Stock audits. Additionally, he assists in finalizing income tax matters and verifies returns filed under RERA. He has been with Shah and Jhalawadia since last 7 years.
Raksha Parikh
Head of GST R&D
CA Inter
Ms. Raksha Parikh leads a team of two staff members in GST research and development. She assists in compiling GST updates based on notifications, circulars, trade notices, instructions, advisories, and case laws. She regularly communicates these updates to clients and ensures the implementation of GST changes in their accounting systems. Additionally, she verifies certain GST returns before submission. Ms. Raksha has been with Shah and Jhalawadia since last 4 years.
Prith Patel
Head of GST Compliance
CA Inter
Mr. Prith oversees the GST compliance team, assigning tasks to staff and verifying GST returns before submission. He also handles liaison work with the GST department for routine matters. He has been with Shah and Jhalawadia for the since last 4 years.
Rohit Patel
Head of GST Audit
CA Inter
Mr. Rohit heads the GST audit team, focusing on client’s subject to GSTR-9C requirements. He prepares GST Audit Reports in format specially designed by Shah and Jhalawadia and assists clients in resolving queries and issues. Rohit has been with Shah and Jhalawadia for the past 5 years
Marmik Kansara
Head of Income Tax R&D
CA Inter
Mr Marmik leads Income Tax updates based on various notifications, circulars and case laws. He is engaged in Income tax, TDS and audit work. Mr. Markit has been with Shah and Jhalawadia since last 4 years.
CS Harsh Shah
In charge of Corporate Affairs
Company Secretary
Mr. Harsh specializes in company law matters, including company registrations and filing various returns associated with company law. He has been with Shah and Jhalawadia since the inception of our firm.
Mr Harsh is engaged in services like drafting and preparation of various kinds of deeds, SSI registration, Shop Establishment registration, IEC codes etc.
Our Support Team
Our core team comprises 8 members as previously mentioned, while our supporting team consists of approximately 35 members. Currently, our total staff strength is approximately 43, including both paid and article staff.