ASIA BRIEFING

Economy & Trade

Equity Funding in India – Private Equity and Foreign Investment

10/20/2021

We examine equity funding and private investment into India-based entities as well as compliance and reporting obligations for foreign enterprises.

Locating Your Export Base in Tamil Nadu

10/14/2021

We spotlight why locating your export base in Tamil Nadu is a business-efficient decision, from its mature industrial set up, location, and state policies.

India’s Import-Export Trends in FY 2020-21

10/04/2021

We look at India’s import-export trends in FY 2020-21, including top trading partners and factors enabling the country's renewed trade growth prospects.

What is the Relevance of the Special Valuation Branch to Importers in India?

09/30/2021

The Special Valuation Branch investigates whether intercompany transactions facilitating imports have been valued appropriately for Customs Duty liability.

India's Business Environment Reforms Ongoing, Digital Governance Gets More Streamlined

09/29/2021

The National Single Window System, a one-stop digital platform for accessing approvals to start a business in India, is part of a series of ongoing reforms.

India-UK FTA Negotiations Set to Begin November 1, 2021

09/16/2021

Greater market access, liberalized tariff structures, and concerns of the services sector will be key talking points for India-UK trade negotiators.

09/15/2021
India’s Improving Investment Climate for Manufacturing

India Briefing
09/07/2021
Investing in Ahmedabad District, Gujarat: India Regional Spotlight

India Briefing
09/07/2021
Narendra Modi Speech at the 2021 Far Eastern Economic Forum

India Briefing
09/01/2021
India Opens Security, Trade and Investment Discussions with the Taliban

India Briefing
08/31/2021
Major Investment Destinations in India

India Briefing

Tax & Accounting

Transfer Pricing Regulations in India

10/19/2021

We introduce the transfer pricing regulations in India, including the master file and CbCR requirements. This article is part one of a four-part series.

Withholding Tax in India

09/22/2021

We explain the withholding tax regime in India, including threshold levels, tax rates, and DTA treaty rates on payments to resident and non-resident firms.

Transfer Pricing in India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now

09/20/2021

Our latest edition of India Briefing magazine provides an overview of the transfer pricing regime in India and key compliance and reporting guidelines.

Tax and Audit Deadlines in India in 2021

09/17/2021

Key tax deadlines in India in 2021, including tax reporting dates, deadlines for audit compliance, and relevant dates for tax and finance obligations.

What is GST in India? Tax Rates, Key Terms, and Concepts Explained

08/24/2021

Read to know about the key terms and concepts under the GST system in India, and the revised GST rates.

GST Compliance Requirements, Offenses, and Penalties under India’s GST Regime

08/13/2021

We list the GST compliance requirements under the CGST Act, 2017, steps to ease the burden on taxpayers, and penalty provisions for non-compliance.

08/11/2021
Calculating Income Tax for Foreign Nationals in India

India Briefing
08/10/2021
India's Parliament Approves Bill to End Retrospective Taxation, Amend Tax Law

India Briefing
08/04/2021
New Tax E-Filing Deadlines in India: Check List to See if it Applies to You

India Briefing
07/20/2021
What are the Tax Implications for Cryptocurrency Assets in India?

India Briefing
07/13/2021
India’s New Rule for Computation of Short-Term Capital Gains to Increase Tax Liability for Businesses

India Briefing

Legal & Regulatory

SEBI Relaxes Delisting Norms to Encourage Mergers & Acquisitions in India

10/11/2021

SEBI has relaxed the delisting rules for acquirers of a company, making the merger and acquisition process seamless.

How to Incorporate a Wholly Owned Subsidiary in India?

09/28/2021

We explain step-by-step how a wholly owned subsidiary company is incorporated in India and highlight important compliance obligations.

India’s Account Aggregator Network Makes Financial Data More Accessible, Allows Individual Consent

09/15/2021

The account aggregator network enables efficient accessibility to financial data and empowers individuals with control over their personal financial data.

India’s Cryptocurrency Bill in the Works: Definition, Clarity on Taxation Key Priorities

09/03/2021

India is working on a cryptocurrency bill as key stakeholders want clarity from the government on issues of definition, tax treatment, and regulation.

Debt Funding in India: Options Available to Foreign Investors, Entrepreneurs

08/25/2021

We explain the debt funding options available to foreign companies and investors in India, including onshore and offshore options, and their regulation.

India's LLP Amendment Bill to Benefit Start-ups, Chartered Accountants Among Other Beneficiaries

08/05/2021

Opting for the LLP entity model in India could become easier following changes proposed in the LLP Amendment Bill, meant to encourage start-ups, MSMEs.

07/20/2021
What are the Tax Implications for Cryptocurrency Assets in India?

India Briefing
06/02/2021
Opening a Bank Account in Bangladesh

India Briefing
05/13/2021
Intellectual Property Protections in Bangladesh

India Briefing
04/28/2021
Tax Breaks and Other Incentives for Doing Business in India

India Briefing
04/27/2021
Starting a Business in Bangladesh: Common Legal Entity Options

India Briefing

Industries

Telecom and Networking Products Manufacturing in India: PLI Scheme and List of Beneficiaries

10/21/2021

The scheme should reduce import dependency, increase R&D spend, and boost export-oriented production. See list of beneficiaries here.

Investing in India’s Textiles Sector: Key Points for Foreign Investors

10/13/2021

Growth in India’s textiles sector is driven by the easy availability of raw materials and labor, but foreign investments are needed for capacity upgrades.

India’s Automotive Ecosystem: A Primer for Investors

10/07/2021

We provide a wide overview of India's automotive manufacturing ecosystem, including key industries, market trends, regional clusters, policy support, etc.

What's in India's PLI Scheme for the Automobile and Auto Components Industries?

10/06/2021

We discuss India's production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the automotive industry and highlight key eligibility criteria pushed by the government.

Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021 Targets EV Manufacturing

10/01/2021

This article lists key features of the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy, introduced in August 2021. The policy focuses on EV manufacturing and adoption.

Third-Party Logistics Sector in India: An Overview

09/23/2021

We discuss the third-party logistics sector in India, including key growth drivers and major business segments, and touch upon market development prospects.