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What are the additional guidelines for annual accounts for Indian entities?
- January 2014
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Every company with share capital is required to file an annual return with the ROC within 60 days from the date on which the AGM of the company was held. Returns should be accompanied by form 20 B. The return is to be signed digitally by the authoriz...
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How are corporate accounts audited in India?
- January 2014
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The Income Tax Act stipulates that every person carrying out a business or profession in India is required to get their accounts audited by a chartered accountant. Foreign representation entities—liaison offices, branch offices and project offi...
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What are the basic taxation compliance requirements in India?
- January 2014
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Basic taxation compliance requirements applicable to all businesses are as follows: Corporate income tax Employee tax deductions at source Other taxes as applicable, including sales tax/value-added tax, service tax and professional tax
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What is a Permanent Account Number (PAN) in India?
- January 2014
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A Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a 10-digit alphanumeric code, printed on an identification card, for the reference of the Income Tax Department. Companies are required to obtain a PAN during the establishment process in order to file an income ta...
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What are the requirements for employee tax deductions at source in India?
- January 2014
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All entities in India (including foreign representative offices and Indian setups like wholly owned subsidiaries) are required to make tax deductions at source on employees' salaries on behalf of the Income Tax Department. The payment and complianc...
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What is the Tax Deduction Account Number (TAN)?
- January 2014
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The Tax Deduction Account Number (TAN) is a mandatory ten digit alphanumeric code for all persons who deduct tax at source, which must be cited during the process of deduction. Application forms and instructions for obtaining a TAN can be found on go...
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What types of social insurances do India's social security schemes cover?
- January 2014
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Generally, India's social security schemes cover the following types of social insurances: Pension Health Insurance and Medical Maternity Gratuity Disability
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What are the main types of pension offered in India?
- January 2014
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Four main types of pension (all monthly) are offered: Pension upon superannuation or disability; Widows' pension for death while in service; Children' s pension; and Orphan' s pension In addition, there are separate pension funds for civil s...
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What is The Employees? Provident Fund Organization?
- January 2014
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The Employees' Provident Fund Organization under the Ministry of Labor and Employment ensures superannuation pension and family pension in case of death during service. It comprises of private sector workers, civil servants, military personnel and em...
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What are the schemes The Employees? Provident Fund Organization uses and who do ...
- January 2014
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The schemes under the Employees' Provident Fund Organization apply to businesses with at least 20 employees. Contributions to the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme are obligatory for both employer and employee when the employee is earning up to INR6,5...
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What is the compensation to employees or their families in cases of employment-r...
- January 2014
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The Workmen's Compensation Act requires the employer to pay compensation to employees or their families in cases of employment related injuries resulting in death or disability. Compensation calculation depends on the situation of occupational disab...
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