Other Briefings
Turbulent Times for Retail Trade in India
It has been an eventful two weeks for retail trade in India. With two months left until the elections, experts predict investors will await the results before making any major decisions. Last week, however, a number of big players were caught silently pressing ahead with their retail plans in India.
India Sets General Election Date as Political Tide Shifts
India’s electorate may choose to break its historical tendency to vote according to religious and caste affiliations as the BJP, AAP and Third Front seek broader appeal with messages of good governance, economic development and anti-corruption.
Changes to India’s Patent Rules
Several notable changes to India’s patent rules came into effect on February 28, including the introduction of a “small entity” category to the application process. Here we outline these changes, which are of direct relevance to foreign companies operating in the country.
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.
