Other Briefings
New Issue of India Briefing Magazine: Taking Advantage of India’s FDI Reforms
In India Briefing Magazine’s first issue of 2014, 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.
Transfer Pricing Law in India
Understanding transfer pricing law in India is an important aspect of maintaining appropriate financial records and will be necessary come tax season. In this article, we outline the key points of India’s transfer pricing policy and their application to Associated Enterprises operating in India.
Individual Income Tax in India
Businesses in India are required to withhold Individual Income Tax (IIT) from an employee’s salary on a monthly basis. In this article, we outline several key regulatory procedures to be aware of when processing your taxes in India
New Issue of Asia Briefing: Payroll Processing Across Asia
In Asia Briefing Magazine’s first issue of 2014, we provide a country-by-country introduction to how payroll and social insurance systems work in China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, India and Singapore. We also compare three distinct models companies use to manage their payroll across various countries with external vendors, and explain the differences among three main models: country-by-country, managed, and integrated models while highlighting some benefits and drawbacks of each.
BJP Stuns in Election Outcome, Congress Party in Disarray
India’s governing Congress party has suffered heavy losses in three state elections and has narrowly lost in a fourth, with the Bharatiya Janata Party the clear winner across all the elections.
New Issue of Asia Briefing: The 2014 Asia Tax Comparator
In this issue, we examine the different tax rates in 13 Asian jurisdictions – 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 as well as residency triggers, available tax incentives for the foreign investor, and important compliance issues.
2013 Changes in Indian FDI Policy
For foreign institutional investors (FII) and firms considering foreign direct investment (FDI), a familiarity with India’s recent changes in FDI policy is critical. Amendments made this year in Indian FDI policy impact a number of key business sectors, and in many instances eliminate the need for approval from the Indian Government before investing. Below, important amendments made to India’s foreign investment policy in 2013 are summarized.
Visa Applications and Registration in India
When applying for a long-term visa in India, there are a number of procedures and legal frameworks that must be understood. In this article, we discuss the documents necessary for a foreigner to work in India.
