| Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates (An Ascentium Company). |
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| | The India-New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA) provides five temporary entry routes for eligible New Zealand nationals: business visitors, intra-corporate transferees, contractual service suppliers, independent professionals, and installers/servicers. It must be noted that entry remains subject to India’s domestic visa and immigration requirements. | | | | The India-New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA), effective 20 October 2026, establishes an IP framework covering trademarks, patents, designs, copyright, geographical indications, and enforcement. However, businesses must still register and enforce IP rights under each country’s domestic laws when entering the respective market. | | | | The Special Economic Zones (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2026, effective 15 October 2026 introduce targeted changes for International Financial Service Centre (IFSC) unit and funds in India. The amendments simplify space documentation, clarify service commencement dates, and link letter of approval renewals to compliance. | | | | Foreign nationals working in India can apply to extend their employment visas through the the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO)/Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) before the existing visa expires. Applications may generally be submitted 15-60 days before expiry, with extensions typically granted for up to 12 months, subject to eligibility and immigration requirements. | | | | The central government has amended India tax treaty with Mauritius through a 2026 Protocol, introducing an express anti-abuse provision and Principal Purpose Test (PPT). Effective 10 August 2026, the changes target treaty shopping and allow treaty benefits to be denied where obtaining them was one of an arrangement’s principal purposes. | | |
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COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES: |  | | | | The issue offers practical insights into exporting to India, working with distributors, leveraging FTAs for market access, and transitioning to a local presence as operations expand. | | | | This issue explains how India’s labor codes, state-level minimum wage rules, employment models, contractor risks, payroll TDS obligations, and the Income-tax Act, 2025 affect workforce planning, compensation structuring, HR administration, and employee exits. |
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