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Appointing an Indian National as a Director of a Foreign Company: FEMA and Tax Considerations
Can an Indian resident serve as a foreign company director? Learn about the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) 1999, tax obligations, permanent establishment (PE), and place of effective management (POEM).
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How to Execute a PD Bond for SVB Proceedings in India
Learn how a provisional duty (PD) bond works in Special Valuation Branch (SVB) cases in India, including provisional assessment, electronic bond execution, bank guarantees, ICEGATE procedures, and final duty assessment.
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Common Customs Valuation Errors That Trigger SVB Scrutiny in India
Learn the most common customs valuation mistakes that trigger Special Valuation Branch (SVB) scrutiny in India, including royalty payments, related-party pricing, assists, and customs compliance risks.
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How India’s New Inventory-Based E-Commerce Export Framework Works for Businesses
India has operationalized its inventory-based e-commerce export framework on August 5, 2026. Learn the registration process, operating model, compliance requirements, and key business obligations.
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Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India: FAQs for Related-Party Importers
Learn when India’s Special Valuation Branch reviews related-party imports, the SVB process, required documents, timelines, and compliance steps.
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Special Valuation Branch Compliance in India: Customs and Transfer Pricing Review
Is your Special Valuation Branch (SVB) strategy ready? Learn why multinational importers in India must align intercompany agreements, Form 48 tax filings, and HSN codes to avoid SVB investigations or incompliance.
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How India’s Competition Law Regulates Bid Rigging: Lessons from the HP India Case
The Competition Commission of India has intensified enforcement against bid rigging, with the July 2026 HP India case. Learn how the Competition Act, 2002, regulates bid rigging, enforcement approach, key penalties, and compliance measures.
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India’s Transition QCO 2026: Simplified BIS Certification Guide for Manufacturers
India's Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, introduces a simplified BIS certification route under Scheme II. Learn how the new framework changes the certification process.