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India Russia Trade Up 19 percent, Tariff Elimination on the Way
By Dezan Shira & Associates Following meetings with Indian trade officials in the capital Delhi, Russian Deputy Economic Development Minister Alexy Gruzdev stated that the two countries have approved the creation of a mechanism that will eliminate existing limits and barriers in bilateral trade. Gruzdev was summing up the conclusions of the meeting of the co-chairs of the Indo-Russian intergovernmental commission on trade, economic, […]
Maharashtra Shops and Establishment Act, 2017
The Maharashtra Shops and Establishment Act of 2017 was notified on September 7, 2017, and will come into force on a date to be specified in the Official Gazette. In this article, we discuss the key reforms proposed and forthcoming compliance requirements for firms in the state.
The Aadhaar Card in India: What Expatriates Need to Know
Expats should take note of the identification documents and financial services that must be linked with the Aadhaar number if they hold residency in India.
India Cracks Down on Bitcoin, Initial Coin Offerings
India’s federal tax body has come down heavily on bitcoin traders in an attempt to address tax evasion. Here, we briefly discuss the country’s tax position on cryptocurrencies and ICOs.
India’s Free Trade and Double Tax Agreements – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now
In this issue of India Briefing magazine, we take a look at the bilateral and multilateral trade agreements and DTAAs that India has in place.
The Disabilities Act in India: What Employers Need to Know
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 broadens the definition of a ‘disabled person’, and applies to both private and government establishments in India. Here, we briefly cover the major compliances required by the Act, which include having an Equal Opportunities Policy in place.
Expatriates in India: Visa, Work Culture, Socioeconomic, and Payroll Considerations
In the past ten years, India’s living and working environments have adapted to the increased influx of expatriates. Here we discuss key considerations that foreigners should note as they make the move to India.
Switzerland Approves Automatic Information Exchange with India to Curb Tax Evasion
India’s automatic exchange of information pact (AEOI) with Switzerland will take force in 2018, and the first exchange of information will take place in 2019. This will boost India’s efforts to track black money and curb tax evasion.
