Other Briefings
India Regulatory Brief: Cross-Border Mergers Approved for Indian Businesses, Aadhaar Now Mandatory for Expats
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we look at the shift in policy on mergers and acquisitions in India, the compulsory requirement of Aadhaar for expats living in India beyond 182 days, the move to de-register dormant companies, and the proposed cyber-security unit of the RBI.
India Regulatory Brief: India-Cyprus DTAA in Effect, GST Taxpayers to be Rated on Compliance
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we look at the India-Cyprus Double Tax Treaty Agreement (DTAA) that came into force in April, the compliance benefits in the forthcoming goods and services tax (GST) system, and the changes in stamp duty levied by Karnataka state in land transactions involving large urban plots for non-agricultural use.
Business Branding versus Economic Reforms: An Updated View of Modi’s India
The regulatory landscape in India is changing with a concentrated effort on improving the ease of doing business. In this article, we break down the factors shaping India’s current business environment, identify major reforms passed, and examine the impact of growing state-based reforms.
Labelling and Customs Regulations in India
We discuss India’s labelling standards for both non-food and packaged food related segments, and how it differs from international norms.
India Regulatory Brief: Aadhaar Mandatory for Tax Returns, CBDT Waives Interest Liability in Retrospective Tax Disputes
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we highlight the new rule making Aadhaar mandatory for filing tax returns, the end of the PMGKY scheme on March 31, new CBDT guidelines on interest waivers in retrospective tax disputes, and the removal of India’s ban on Vietnamese imports.
Trade Standards in India: What You Need to Know for India Bound Exports
Trade standards create and enforce specific criteria to be met in products and services – both domestic and imported. This article discusses India’s trade standards and how it is different from international norms.
Indian Government Revamps Trade Mark Rules
Registering trademarks in India just got simpler: the government introduced its new Trade Mark Rules, 2017 on March 6. A faster, simpler, and transparent registration process will benefit businesses and will serve as an overall boost to India’s intellectual property regime.
India Regulatory Brief: Labor Rules Relaxed, UAE to Share Financial Information with India from 2018
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we look at new labor compliance rules that will ease doing business; the Maternity Benefits Bill, 2016 that amends the 1961 Act, and; new rules of financial reporting that will close the UAE as a tax haven for Indians.
