Tax & Accounting

GST Reforms in India: How Foreign Companies Can Prepare

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India’s GST reforms effective September 22, 2025, simplify tax rates, cut costs in key sectors, improve input tax credit flows, and boost ROI. Explore key takeaways for foreign investors, from demand growth and compliance clarity to sector-specific opportunities in healthcare, infrastructure, renewables, and consumer goods.

India to Remove GST Compensation Cess from September 22, 2025: What It Means for Businesses and Consumers

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On September 22, 2025, India will phase out the GST compensation cess, a levy introduced in 2017 to safeguard state revenues during the transition to GST. This key reform carries wide-ranging implications for businesses, consumers, and investors.

Why Are Automobiles in India Becoming Cheaper After the GST Rates Change?

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Car prices in India are dropping across the board—from budget hatchbacks to high-end SUVs—owing to the GST 2.0 overhaul. With the compensation cess scrapped and tax slabs streamlined, automakers are passing on the benefits to consumers, triggering fresh demand.

India’s GST Overhaul: What Goods Become Cheaper and What Gets Costlier

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India’s GST Council has overhauled the indirect tax system, cutting rates on essentials, healthcare, agriculture, and consumer goods while simplifying slabs into 5%, 18%, and a new 40% de-merit rate. We explore how the new GST structure impacts consumers and businesses.

GST Rate Changes in India Effective September 2025: Tax Advisory for Foreign Investors

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India has revised GST rates effective September 22, 2025. Key compliance changes for foreign investors include ITC rules, import taxes, refunds, and GSTAT reforms.

GST Rate Revisions for Services: What Businesses Need to Know

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India’s GST Council has introduced a new two-rate framework for services in 2025 – 5 percent without ITC or 18 percent with ITC. Cheaper insurance, wellness, and job work services bring consumer relief, while higher GST on petroleum, outsourcing, and transport will impact businesses.

TDS Rules for Payments to NRIs and Foreign Companies in India: An Explainer

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Explore Section 195 of India’s Income Tax Act, 1961, which requires tax deducted at source (TDS) on payments to non-residents—an essential compliance step for businesses in cross-border dealings such as royalties, interest, and technical services.

India’s New Income Tax Act, 2025 Notified: Key Changes and Implementation Timeline

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India has formally notified the Income Tax Act, 2025, marking a major overhaul of the country’s direct tax regime. Scheduled to take effect from April 1, 2026, the new law replaces the Income-tax Act of 1961.

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