Other Briefings
Tax, Accounting, and Audit in India 2016-2017: New Publication from India Briefing
Tax, Accounting, and Audit in India 2016 – 17, out now and available for download in the Asia Briefing Bookstore, offers a comprehensive overview of the major taxes that foreign investors are likely to encounter when establishing or operating a business in India.
India Market Watch: Rental Rates Soar in India’s Malls and the UAEIIC to Participate in UAE-India Economic Forum
In this week’s Market Watch, we examine the steep increase in mall rental rates in India’s prime locations, discuss the growth potential of urban India for the consumer packaged goods industry, and report the UAEIIC’s participation in the 2nd UAE-India Economic Forum.
GST in Indian Taxation: A Paradigm Shift
After decade long deliberations, the landmark passage of India’s GST Constitutional Amendment Bill reinstates hope for a uniform system of indirect taxation throughout the country. In this article, we examine the impact of GST on the Indian economy.
Liabilities of Directors and Shareholders when a Company Defaults in India
In India, a company registered under the Companies Act is considered a legal entity and separate from its individual members or shareholders. Read more to understand the scope of liabilities faced by directors and shareholders in the event of corporate default.
India Releases New National Intellectual Property Rights Policy
India’s new National Intellectual Property Rights Policy will have a significant impact on foreign firms that wish to enter or currently operate in India. The policy, which has been widely criticized, will drastically alter the intellectual property (IP) environment in India. Read our latest article to learn all about the nature of IP risks in India.
India Regulatory Brief: Government Extends Highway Contracts to Attract Investors and More Changes to GST Bill Announced
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we discuss the government’s decision to extend the tenure of contract for operation and maintenance of highways to attract more investors in the sector, the Bilateral Investment Treaty signed between India and Cambodia, and changes to the GST Constitutional Amendment Bill.
Deciphering India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Bill
India plans to introduce a new Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, which will create a new framework to guide companies through insolvency proceedings in India. The Code aims to improve the Ease of Doing Business in India. Read our latest article to know more about how the Code may affect your company as well as the landscape of the Indian economy.
e-Commerce in Asia – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
e-Commerce in Asia, out now and available for complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store, introduces the dynamic e-commerce markets in India, China, and Vietnam.
