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  August 16, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019 Introduced in India: Mandatory CSR among New Provisions

  Companies operating in India or planning to set up should pay close attention to the changes made to the Companies Act to understand legal implications as well as to ensure the smooth running of their business.
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  July 26, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Branch Offices in India: How to Set Up

  A branch office is a suitable business model for foreign companies looking to establish a temporary presence in India.
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  June 15, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Foreign Currency Accounts by Resident and Non-Resident Persons in India

  In this article, we discuss the regulations relating to foreign currency accounts and deposits made by a person resident in India and a person resident outside India.
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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.