An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2016 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates

An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2016, the latest publication from Dezan Shira & Associates, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Bookstore. 

As a destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), India is looking better now than ever before. A perceived high level of risk has previously limited its ability to attract foreign businesses, but with a slew of new policies implemented recently and the government’s push towards ease of doing business, India is now perfectly positioned to compete with the world’s premier investment locations.

India can offer investors a unique array of advantages. Its skilled and low-cost labor force is one of the largest in the world, and it has a high level of English fluency relative to other countries in Asia. The reforms that have been implemented are numerous and include infrastructural improvements, the raising of FDI caps, and the simplification of visa obtainment procedures.

This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in India, was created mid 2016 using the most up-to-date information at the time. It was compiled by Dezan Shira & Associates, a specialist foreign direct investment practice that provides corporate establishment, business advisory, tax advisory and compliance, accounting, payroll, due diligence and financial review services to multinationals investing in emerging Asia.

An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2016 – covers the following:

• Establishing and Running a Business
  • What are my options for investment?
  • Setting up a Wholly Foreign-Owned Business in India
  • Navigating FDI Caps and Restrictions

• Tax and Accounting in India
  • Key Taxes in India
  • India’s Audit Process

• Human Resources and Payroll Considerations
  • Key Considerations when Hiring Staff
  • Payroll and Social Insurance

• Operational Issues
  • Import & Export Procedures
  • Sourcing from India

Establishing Your Sourcing Platform in India
In this issue of India Briefing, we highlight the advantages India possesses as a sourcing option and explore the choices available to foreign companies seeking to create a sourcing presence here. In addition, we examine the relevant procurement, procedural and tax duty concerns involved in sourcing from India, and conclude by investigating the importance of supplier due diligence – a process that, if not conducted correctly, can often prove the undoing of a sourcing venture.

Taking Advantage of India’s FDI Reforms
In this edition of India Briefing Magazine, we explore important amendments to India’s foreign investment policy and outline various options for business establishment, including the creation of wholly owned subsidiaries in sectors that permit 100 percent foreign direct investment. We additionally explore several taxes that apply to wholly owned subsidiary companies, and provide an outlook for what investors can expect to see in India this year.

Passage to India: Selling to India’s Consumer Market
In this issue of India Briefing Magazine, we outline the fundamentals of India’s import policies and procedures, as well as provide an introduction to the essentials of engaging in direct and indirect export, acquiring an Indian company, selling to the government and establishing a local presence in the form of a liaison office, branch office, or wholly owned subsidiary. We conclude by taking a closer look at the strategic potential of joint ventures and the advantages they can provide companies at all stages of market entry and expansion.

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