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What goods would require license in India?
- November 2013
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The goods that require licensing under Indian law can be found in Indian Trading Classification, wich is based on a Harmonised Code (ITC(HS)). There are two "Schedules": Schedule I deals with import policies, which is subsectioned into 21 sections, w...
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What types of duties are there in India?
- November 2013
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There are many duties levied by the Central Government. A list of the following includes the most important ones: Basic Duty; Additional Customs Duty; Additional Duty (VAT); Anti-dumping Duty; Countervailing Duty on subsidized articles; Safeg...
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Which documents are required to sell to India?
- November 2013
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According to s. 90(4) Income Tax Act, Indian buyer has the right to request the seller to show a Tax Residency Certificate. Tax Residency Certificate is issued by national tax bureaus of the country of origin of the company or individual. However, th...
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How to register a trading company in India?
- November 2013
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To register a company in India, the following steps are involved: Proposed directors must apply to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs of India to obtain the Director Identification Number. After obtaining so, the directors can apply to the Registr...
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What documents are necessary for Importer/ Exporter Code number application in I...
- November 2013
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You will need to fill in the “Aayaat Niryaat Form” (ANF2A) and accompanying this form, you will need: 2 Passport-sized photographs of the legally responsible persons; Permanent Account Number; Current bank account number; Banker&rsq...
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What is Permanent Account Number in India?
- November 2013
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Permanent Account Number is necessary for many financial transactions in India. It can be obtained by submitting an application to whom accompanied by the applicant’s proof of residence and identity.
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Where would it be an efficient location to set up an Indian company?
- November 2013
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There are Special Economic Zones in India that foreign investors can take advantage of. There are, principally, 4 kinds of Special Economic Zones: Special Economic Zones for Multiple Sectors; Special Economic Zones for Specific Secto...
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What are the advantages of setting up a business in Special Economic Zones in In...
- November 2013
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There are many incentives for foreign investors to begin their trading business in Special Economic Zones. These incentives include non-exhaustively: Duty free importation of required machinery, production lines and related equipment; Duty free i...
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Why would a company or representative office be dissolved in Vietnam and how lon...
- November 2013
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There are various reasons to the dissolution of company or representative office – here is the list of most happened circumstances for companies: If the operation period stated in the company charter expires and not extended; If the legal o...
magazine
Der Große Steuervergleich für Asien 2014
- November 2013
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Im Hinblick auf die geltende Steuergesetzgebung bestehen erhebliche Unterschiede zwischen den asiatischen Ländern. In dieser Ausgabe wollen wir Ihnen einen aktuellen Ãberblick über diejenigen Steuern liefern, die für ausländische Inves...
magazine
The 2014 Asia Tax Comparator
- November 2013
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In this issue of Asia Briefing Magazine, we examine the different tax rates in 13 Asian jurisdictions â the 10 countries of ASEAN, plus China, India and Hong Kong. We examine the on-the-ground tax rates that each of these countries levy, includi...
podcast
The Importance of India for American Companies
- October 2013
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Dezan Shira & Associates Founder, Chris Devonshire-Ellis, answers important questions regarding American investment into India.
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