Other Briefings
PAN Allotment in India: Compliance Requirements for Foreign Companies, NRIs, and FPIs
India’s new PAN allotment framework tightens compliance for multinational companies and NRIs, while the Central Board of Direct Tax’s May 15, 2026, notification provides targeted relaxations for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).
Employee State Insurance Compliance for Foreign Companies and Indian Subsidiaries
Employee State Insurance (ESI) compliance applies to foreign companies establishing a presence in India. Employers must comply with ESI registration, employee coverage, employer contributions, and statutory obligations.
Company Trademark and Logo Registration for Foreign Entrants in India
Protect your brand before entering India. Learn the logo and trademark registration process in India, Madrid Protocol filing options, and how expert guidance can help avoid costly disputes.
How to Draft a Commercial Contract in India: Key Clauses, Legal Requirements, and Business Risks
Commercial contracts in India must comply with the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and applicable tax, regulatory, stamp duty, data protection, and sector-specific requirements.
Setting Up a Representative Office in India: RBI Approval, Eligibility & Compliance
Foreign companies can use a representative office to explore India’s market before investing. Learn the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) setup process, eligibility, permitted activities, and compliance requirements.
Minimizing Contractual Risk in India: Essential Safeguards for Commercial Agreements
Learn how the Indian Contract Act, 1872, governs commercial contractual obligations in India, including contract formation, performance, breach, third-party agency, and business obligations.
India-UK CETA Rules of Origin: Qualifying Value Content and Origin Requirements
Understand the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Rules of Origin (RoO), origin criteria, QVC, product-specific rules, and compliance requirements effective July 15, 2026.
Trade Misinvoicing Risk Prevention in India: Importer and Exporter Checklist
This importer-exporter checklist outlines the key customs, banking, tax, accounting, and documentation controls businesses should review to reduce trade misinvoicing risk in India.
