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What are the visa requirements for foreign nationals working in India?
- March 2017
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The Indian government is progressively working on simplifying and liberalizing its visa regime. With regards to the working visa, an employee is eligible if they are at least 18 years old and in good health. Moreover, the applicant has to fill a posi...
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What characterizes the Indian business environment and working culture?
- March 2017
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India’s business etiquette includes a mixture of Western and Eastern practices, but local customs do permeate relationships. The concept of hierarchy between management levels is widely accepted and respected in the workplace. This ...
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Do foreign nationals working in India have to contribute to the country’s soci...
- March 2017
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India’s social security system is regulated by the Employee Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (PF Act). The PF Act was amended in 2008 and now includes a new category of employees called International Workers (IWs). Th...
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To what extent do people falling under the visa category “International Worker...
- March 2017
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One who is under the visa category of International Worker and employed in India prior to 1September 2014 will contribute 12% of their salary to the Provident Fund Scheme, while the employer will make an equal contribution of 12% but this will be spl...
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What is the significance of “residential status” for expatriate employees in...
- March 2017
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India’s tax year runs from 1 April to 31 March of the following year. Foreign employees must file tax returns by 31 July. When filing, expatriate workers should be aware of their residential status, on which the taxability will be based. There ...
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Social Security Obligations for Foreign Nationals Working in India
- March 2017
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Countries with whom India has a Social Security Agreement (SSA) benefit from particular conditions.
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Social Security Agreements (SSA) in Force between India and Other Countries
- March 2017
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Currently there are 17 Social Security Agreements (SSA) in force between India and other countries, plus 3 that have been signed but not yet implemented.
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Levels of Residency in India
- March 2017
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Foreign employees in India must file tax returns by 31 July. When filing, expatriate workers should be aware of their residential status, on which the taxability will be based.
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Taxability Based on Residential Status and Income Tax Slabs in India
- March 2017
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Foreign employees must file tax returns by 31 July. When filing, expatriate workers should be aware of their residential status, on which the taxability will be based.
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India's Salary Structure: the Cost to Company (CTC)
- March 2017
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India's salary structure consists of basic salary, gross salary, net salary, and cost to company (CTC).
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DPRK Business Monthly: February 2017
- February 2017
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This regular publication looks at current international, domestic, and peninsular affairs concerning North Korea while also offering commentary and tourism information on the country.
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New Considerations when Establishing a China WFOE in 2017
- February 2017
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In this edition of China Briefing, we guide readers through a range of topics, from the reasons behind foreign investors’ preference for the WFOE as an investment model, to managing China’s new regulations. We discuss how economic transformations...
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