About GP Associates

Professional rigour. Human partnership.

Since 2017, GP Associates has helped organisations navigate tax, finance and operational complexity with integrity and a solution-oriented outlook.

A team of 2 partners and 15+ staff, supported by a network of 10+ associate firms.
Chandrashekhar Gowda

Founder & Partner

Chandrashekhar Gowda

Indirect Tax & Trade Professional

Chandrashekhar is an accomplished indirect tax and trade professional with over 25 years of experience in GST, Customs and cross-border trade advisory. He is known for practical, result-oriented solutions to regulatory challenges across manufacturing, trading and supply chain environments.

His expertise spans GST compliance, input tax credit optimisation, litigation support, customs procedures and export-import regulations. Experience across FTWZ, EOU and SEZ operations helps clients navigate changing frameworks with confidence.

He also advises on refunds, duty drawback and export incentives—helping organisations improve cash flow while maintaining full compliance. His ERP transformation work connects taxation with finance and business operations to strengthen controls and process efficiency.

Accessible

Responsive support and direct communication when it matters.

Approachable

Complex issues explained in clear, useful business language.

Accountable

Transparent work with disciplined, time-bound delivery.

Our mission

Advice grounded in professional and ethical standards.

We safeguard client interests while preserving the independence that makes our advice credible.

  • Confidential by design
  • Commercially aware
  • Solution-oriented
  • Long-term relationships
  • Work with a team that stays close to the issue.

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