Other Briefings
India Announces 2014 Holiday Schedule
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has announced the official holiday schedule for 2014. In this article, we highlight the relevant holidays and corresponding dates for our readers 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.
Survey: Bangalore on the Rise
In a recent survey conducted by the Global Initiative for Restructuring Environment and Management (GIREM) and real estate consultancy firm DTZ, Bangalore has been ranked as India’s top business destination in terms of infrastructure, human capital, city culture and basic quality of living.
Dezan Shira & Associates Webinar – Payroll in India
Oct. 23 – Dezan Shira & Associates’ professional personnel speak at numerous events, host regular podcasts, and are often interviewed by global media concerning developments in India. All of this is then captured and placed on the multimedia section of our website. Please see below an example of the downloadable multimedia available to our readers. […]
India Further Expands Visa-on-Arrival Program
Oct. 8 – India’s Planning Commission has approved several measures this week to expand the country’s Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) program, which allows foreign tourists to apply for single-entry 30-day visas upon arrival in India. Currently there are less than a dozen countries who have been approved for the VoA program – the current proposal would greatly […]
Visa Applications and Registration in India
When applying for a long-term visa in India, there are a number of procedures and legal frameworks that must be understood. In this article, we discuss the documents necessary for a foreigner to work in India.
New Issue of Asia Briefing: Work Visa and Permit Procedures Across Asia
In this edition of Asia Briefing Magazine, we outline the specific documents required for foreign nationals working in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as highlight the relevant application processes in each of these countries. Attention is also given to the role of the sponsoring company and the regulations they must adhere to.
India Releases Draft Rules for New Companies Act
Sept. 12 – The Indian government has released new draft rules for the 2013 Companies Act, which will replace the original Companies Act of 1956. The new draft rules cover the first half of the Companies Act and will be open for public comment until October. The second half of the Companies Act draft rules […]
