Tax, Accounting and Audit in India 2017-18: New Publication from India Briefing

July 31, 2017 Posted by India Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes

Tax, Accounting, and Audit in India 2017-18, the latest publication from India Briefing, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store. This edition of the guide includes a detailed introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) that was launched on July 1, 2017. It is a watershed development that represents the complete transformation of India’s indirect taxation structure.

Overall, the publication is designed to introduce the fundamentals of the country’s tax regime as well as the critical accounting and auditing practices in India.

This comprehensive guide is ideal not only for businesses looking to enter the Indian market, but also for companies who already have a presence here and want to stay up-to-date with the most recent and relevant policy and regulatory changes.

While the tax system does present some challenges to businesses that are planning to enter or are currently in India, the Indian market also provides several rewards to businesses that are able to formulate a tax-efficient operating strategy.

Tax, Accounting and Audit in India 2017-18 covers the following:

Introduction to India’s Tax Law
Indirect Taxes
International Taxation
Auditing Practices in India
Accounting Index

Within these topics, we discuss various pertinent issues for foreign businesses. These issues range from the most important tax dates for foreign companies and the impact of new tax reforms in India, to key accounting practices to enable optimal business operations and the conduct of a successful audit. In addition, we detail the various procedures and associated taxes for importing and exporting goods from India as well as the dispute resolution mechanisms for tax issues in India.

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