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Quali sono gli incentivi per gli investitori in India?

- July 2014
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Gli incentivi e le facilitazioni offerte alle società site all’interno di una ZES includono: • Importazione/acquisti sul mercato domestico esenti da dazi per lo sviluppo, l’operatività e la manutenzione della soc...
magazine
Importieren nach Asien

- July 2014
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In dieser Ausgabe von Asia Briefing befassen wir uns mit dem Thema des Imports von Gütern nach China, Vietnam und Indien. Viele der asiatischen Staaten haben sich in den vergangenen Jahrzehnten von Billiglohnländern zu Staaten mit Konsumgesells...
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How does a value-added tax differ from a sales tax?

- July 2014
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A value- added tax (VAT) occurs multiply times throughout a product’s or service’s supply chain. Unlike a sales tax which is imposed on the end buyer, whenever goods or supplies change hands a tax is placed on the value added by each part...
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What does the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act mean to US investors?

- July 2014
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The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or FCPA, is a federal law prohibiting U.S companies from bribing foreign government officials for business contracts or similar motives. American firms need to be aware of their interactions with entities partially...
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What are liaison offices and what are the pros and cons of using them to explore...

- July 2014
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Liaison offices offer foreign investors a method to explore business opportunities in India. Although liaison offices are prohibited from engaging in direct commercial activity, they allow investors to facilitate communication with possible business ...
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What is the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and what steps are neces...

- July 2014
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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is the body which oversees India’s Export-Import (EXIM) policy. In order to bring goods into India, importers are required to register with the DGFT and receive an Importer Exporter Code (IEC). Fu...
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What types of joint ventures (JVs) are available for foreign firms and investors...

- July 2014
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Entering into a joint venture (JV) with a local company can provide benefits such as brand exposure for foreign firms in the Indian market while avoiding the risks associated with establishing local branches or subsidiaries. Licensing JVs entail an I...
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What is the state of India?s retail market and why does it represent such an ent...

- July 2014
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With the number of potential Indian consumers well over one billion, retail in India presents a substantial opportunity for foreign investors. From 2010-2012 the sector grew by over 10 percent annually, with analysts predicting a compound annual grow...
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Why do many investors resort to acquisitions to establish operations in India, a...

- July 2014
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Acquiring an existing Indian firm to facilitate entry into India offers advantages to foreign investors such as reduced supply chain and establishment costs, a pre-existing sales base and a rapid establishment of market position, to name a few. Howev...
magazine
Passage to India: Selling to India's Consumer Market

- July 2014
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In this issue of India Briefing Magazine, we explore several key growth sectors and industries that enhance Indiaâs appeal to foreign companies seeking out new markets for their products and services. For overseas firms exploring the diverse ran...
Q&A
Quali sono le alternative alla manodopera cinese?

- July 2014
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Negli ultimi anni la concorrenza per la produzione finalizzata all’esportazione sta iniziando a farsi sentire nei diversi paesi asiatici, ove i costi fissi sono generalmente inferiori rispetto alla Cina. Due paesi che rappresentano una valid...
podcast
India?s new political party and its economic implications presented by Chris Dev...

- July 2014
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Chris Devonshire-Ellis, Founder of Dezan Shira & Associate, provides insight into the political consequences of Modi's new government in India and its economic implications towards western investors
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