Other Briefings
Companies Act (Amendment) Bill, 2017 Approved by Lower House of Parliament
The lower house of India’s parliament has passed the Companies Act (Amendment) Bill, 2017. In this article, we highlight some of the important amendments proposed to the Companies Act of 2013 as the 2017 Amendment Bill heads to the upper house for approval.
Tax, Accounting and Audit in India 2017-18: New Publication from India Briefing
Tax, Accounting, and Audit in India 2017 is out now and available for download from the Asia Briefing Publication Store, and offers a comprehensive overview of the major taxes that foreign investors are likely to encounter when establishing or operating a business in India.
Growth of Digital Payment Systems in India
Given the ongoing rapid spread of internet connectivity and smartphone usage in India, the country’s digital payments industry has become more attractive for investors. This article illustrates the major factors shaping the online cash and payments sector in India.
After GST, Services Sector Face New Challenges in India
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is the biggest tax reform that is aimed at unifying and simplifying India’s complex tax structure. However, in short run it is set to have varying effects on different industries. In this article, we discuss the challenges that GST poses to India’s service industry.
Outsource Payroll Processing and Optimize your Business Operations in India
Given India’s constantly evolving tax and regulatory system, payroll processing can be a cumbersome and time consuming process for businesses. In this article, we briefly highlight the reasons why you should outsource your company’s payroll processing and the procedures to do the same.
New RBI Guidelines on Issuance of Masala Bonds
In a bid to strengthen India’s regulations governing external commercial borrowings, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently came up with new guidelines on the issuance of ‘masala bonds’. In this article, we discuss what are masala bonds and the new requirements for its issuance.
India’s Retail Sector: Challenges and Opportunities for Foreign Investors
India’s regulatory framework on foreign direct investment in retail is one of the most complex in the world. In this article we offer advice on how best to navigate these regulations and access India’s dynamic consumer market.
India’s Employment Visa Procedures
Employment visas are an annual headache for foreign businesses and businesspeople in India. In this article, we provide a step-by-step guide to the current process of obtaining an employment visa in India.
