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  May 29, 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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  May 24, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  India’s Land Acquisition Law – What Investors Need to Know

  Land acquisition is a major bottleneck for companies looking to invest in India. Read to know about India ‘s Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Act, 2013 and how it impacts your business planning in India.
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  April 26, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  RBI to Set Up Regulatory Sandbox, Boost Fintech in India

  The RBI has proposed a regulatory sandbox framework to help the fintech sector in India achieve its full potential. Read to know more.
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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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  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: 4 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.