Access India and ASEAN through Singapore
Singapore is an ASEAN member, which can service firms interested in doing business with India as well as other nations within ASEAN. Here we discuss how foreign investors can qualify to participate in ASEAN’s FTAs through Singapore.
Corporate Income Tax in India
A company, whether Indian or foreign, is liable to pay corporate income tax under the country’s Income Tax Act, 1961. Here we state the CIT structure in India.
Transfer Pricing Dispute Resolutions in India: New Relaxations
India will now accept requests for mutual agreement procedures and bilateral advance pricing agreements in transfer pricing disputes with all countries irrespective of the existence of specific provisions in the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs).
India’s Free Trade and Double Tax Agreements – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now
In this issue of India Briefing magazine, we take a look at the bilateral and multilateral trade agreements and DTAAs that India has in place.
Switzerland Approves Automatic Information Exchange with India to Curb Tax Evasion
India’s automatic exchange of information pact (AEOI) with Switzerland will take force in 2018, and the first exchange of information will take place in 2019. This will boost India’s efforts to track black money and curb tax evasion.
IT Sector in India Shocked by US$1.55 Billion in Tax Notices
India’s federal tax body has sent tax notices to more than 200 companies in the IT sector claiming for return of export benefits enjoyed by such firms over the last 5 years plus service tax and fines. Here we briefly discuss the main contention.
The GST in India: Tax Rates Slashed, Some Compliance Relaxed
Last week, the GST Council announced several revisions to the indirect tax regime, making it more business-friendly. In this article, we highlight the most significant changes announced.
Indian Income Tax Returns – Filing Date Extended to November 7 for FY 2016-17
India’s federal tax body has extended the final date for filing income tax returns (ITR) and submitting reports for audit for FY 2016-17. This time around taxpayers will need to disclose their Aadhaar number, and additional banking and financial information.