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  March 21, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  LLPs in India: How to Set Up

  Foreign direct investment in limited liability partnership (LLP) has opened new avenues of opportunities for many foreign companies to enter India. Read to know about the benefits of setting up an LLP, and the latest changes pertaining to FDI in LLPs in India.
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  March 13, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Aadhaar Update: New Ordinance Passed, Businesses to Pay for Aadhaar KYC

  India’s new Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019, allows private companies to use Aadhaar number for voluntary KYC mechanisms at extra cost. Read to know more.
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  February 22, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  India Mandates Certificate of Commencement of Business for Newly Incorporated Companies

  India has made it mandatory for all companies having a share capital to obtain the certificate of commencement of business before starting a business in India. Read to know more.
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  February 14, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  PAN Card Application Procedure for Foreign Investors, Businesses in India

  The ten character alphanumeric permanent account number (PAN) is imperative for locals as well as foreign nationals and investors doing business in India. In this article, we highlight the main procedures on how to get a PAN, and the government’s mandate on financial transactions that require quoting PAN.
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  January 29, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  India’s New E-Commerce Rules to Hit Foreign Players from February 1, 2019

  From February 1, 2019, e-commerce platforms with foreign investment will not be able to sell products of companies in which they own equity, or form exclusive marketing arrangements with sellers. Read to know more.
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  January 16, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  India Mandates BIS Certification for Import of IT and Electronic Products

  India has prohibited import of unregistered, non-compliant electronic and IT products. In this article, we outline steps and procedures for registering products with BIS in India.
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  December 28, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Plastic Ban in India – the Business Impact of State Specific Regulations

  As more Indian states adopt plastic ban, companies need to prepare for a regulatory environment that will likely entail tighter legislation and enforcement. Here, we look at the rules, exemptions, penalties introduced under India’s plastic ban.
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  October 25, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2018-19 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates

  An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2018-19, the latest publication from Dezan Shira & Associates, is out now and available as a complimentary download on the Asia Briefing Bookstore.