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What does value-added tax entail in India?
- May 2014
- Free Access
On April 1, 2005, VAT replaced the state level sales tax in the majority of the states in India. Under the VAT regime, the VAT paid on goods purchased within the state is eligible for VAT credit. The input VAT credit can be utilized against the VAT/...
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What does service tax entail in India?
- May 2014
- Free Access
Service tax was initially introduced in 1994 and was based on the positive list of services, wherein the specified services were made taxable. During the announcement of the 2012 budget, a new service tax regime was introduced wherein all services wi...
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Which services are on the negative list of service tax in India?
- May 2014
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The following services are on the negative list of service tax in India: Services by Government or a local authority excluding the following services to the extent they are not covered elsewhere: a) Services by the Department of Posts by way of sp...
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Doing Business in India
- May 2014
- Members Access
A presentation by Olaf Griese, Regional Partner, and Victor Zheng, Associate, on foreign direct investment (FDI) and entities for investment into India.
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An Introduction to India's Audit Process
- April 2014
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In this issue of India Briefing Magazine, we provide readers with an overview of Indiaâs annual audit process and offer important tips for the smooth navigation of the countryâs audit regulations and accounting standards. We begin by explai...
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Taking Advantage of India's FDI Reforms
- February 2014
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In India Briefing Magazineâs first issue of 2014, we explore important amendments to Indiaâs foreign investment policy and outline various options for business establishment, including the creation of wholly owned subsidiaries in sectors th...
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What is the application process to invest in Indian Development Zones?
- February 2014
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The Approval Committee at the zone level deals with approval of units in the Special Economic Zones and other related issues. Each zone is headed by a development commissioner, who is ex-officio chairperson of the approval committee. Once an Special ...
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Asia Briefing Magazine, January 2014 Issue: "Payroll Processing Across Asia
- January 2014
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Sisi Xu, Senior Manager in Dezan Shira and Associates Shenzhen office, introduce payroll from a financial and legal perspective.
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Total Dividend Tax in Direct Investment vs Singapore Holding Co.
- January 2014
- Members Access
Total Dividend Tax in Direct Investment vs Singapore Holding Co. in China.
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What are foreign representation entities required to file in India?
- January 2014
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For annual compliance, foreign representation entities are required to file the following: Audited balance sheet Profit and loss accounts Director's report Statutory auditors' report Annual account of holding company List of places of busines...
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Laws and Regulations on Indian Social Security System
- January 2014
- Members Access
Introduction to Laws and Regulations on Indian Social Security System
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What are the guidelines for the annual accounts' filing for Indian entities?
- January 2014
- Members Access
Annual accounts must be filed with the office of the concerned ROC within 30 days after the AGM. If an AGM is not held, then accounts should be filed within 30 days of the last date on which the AGM was required to be held. Accounts must relate to...
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