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July 31, 2020 / Business

Comparison between Liaison Office, Project Office & Branch Office

Liaison Office
Companies incorporated outside India can open ‘Liaison Office’ (also known as representative office) in India. Liaison office is a place of business to act as a channel of communication between the principal place of business or Head Office. The Liaison office can undertake only liaison activities, it is not allowed to undertake any business activity in India and cannot earn any Income in India. The activity of the Liaison office can be better undertaken with the aforesaid …

July 9, 2020 / Business

Recognition and Benefits for Startups including Tax Benefits

Startup India Scheme is an initiative by the Government of India under leadership of Mr. Narendra Modi for generation of employment and wealth creation. The goal of Startup India is to develop and innovate products and services and increase the employment rate in India.

To promote growth and help Indian economy, many benefits are being given to entrepreneurs establishing startups.

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) considers an entity as a startup only up to a period …

July 8, 2020 / Business

Subsidiary Company Vs Liaison office

India has been growing at a rapid pace to transform into one of the largest and fastest growing market, with having access to some of the best human resources in the world.

There are many options through which one can start business in India.

Setting up Subsidiary or Liaison Office in India can be one of the option for the foreign entities to undertake activities in India. Let’s have a comparative view on both the options:

Comparison of Subsidiary

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July 6, 2020 / FDI

Comparison between Branch office & Subsidiary Company

Meaning of Branch Office: Branch office implies an establishment set up by parent company to perform the similar business operations at different locations. One of the common strategies of the Companies to expand their business at the national or international level, is to set up branches, at different places. Branches are a part of the parent organization, which are opened to perform the same business operations as performed by the parent company to increase their reach.

Meaning of Subsidiary …

June 20, 2020 / Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Clarification on Taxability of Director Remuneration in GST

The recent ruling by GST AAR Rajasthan in the case of M/s Clay Crafts India Pvt Ltd., it was held that the Directors of the company cannot be considered as the employee of the company and thus they are outside the purview of Clause (1) of Schedule III of CGST Act, 2017 and the consideration paid by the company to the directors in any manner, whether as salary or commission, shall be taxable under GST in the hands of …

June 10, 2020 / FDI

Govt. tweaks FDI norms; bars automatic investment in Indian Cos. from neighbouring countries

The Government of India has reviewed the extant FDI policy for curbing opportunistic takeovers/acquisitions of Indian companies due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and amended para 3.1.1 of extant FDI policy as contained in Consolidated FDI Policy, 2017 as under:
(a) A non-resident entity can invest in India, subject to the FDI Policy except in those sectors/activities which are prohibited. However, an entity of a country, which shares land border with India or where the beneficial owner of an investment …

May 27, 2020 / Business

AGM through VC or other OAVM for FY 2019-20

Annual General Meeting (AGM) through Video Conferencing (VC) or other Audio Visual Means (OAVM) for FY 2019-20

In view of the difficulties faced by the stakeholders on account of threat posed by Covid-19, MCA on 05.05.2020 has come up with Circular No. 20/2020, allowing companies to conduct AGM through VC or OAVM, beneath are some FAQs on the same:

Companies providing facility of E-voting under Section 108 are:

Companies which has listed its Equity shares on recognized Stock Exchange and …

May 26, 2020 / Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Relaxation in GST due to COVID-19 pandemic

Recently, changes have been made vide CGST Notifications dated 23-3-2020 and 3-4-2020, in respect of filing GSTR-3B and GSTR-1 returns for the period February 2020 to May 2020. The extension is due to COVID-19 pandemic (Corona Virus). There is impression in some quarters that due dates of filing of GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B return has been extended. In fact, it is not so. There are only relaxations in respect of filing these returns to be filed for tax period February 2020 …

May 15, 2020 / Business

Package under PM’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat Plan [Part-1]

PM in his speech quoted ‘Jaanbhi, Jahan bhi’ amidst nation-wide lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic. To make it possible the Hon’ble PM in his speech on 12.05.2020 proposed robust economic reforms for 20 trillion rupees which is roughly 10% of India’s GDP.

Therefore, the FM announced the first part of continuous series of reforms on 13.05.2020. Total 15 kinds of reforms were proposed by FM in different sector with more to come. In this article, an effort is being made …

May 6, 2020 / FEMA

FDI in E-commerce

The Indian retail industry has emerged as one of the most dynamic and fast-paced industries due to the entry of several new players. It is not only a form of business but more a mode of earning of livelihood for tens of millions of people in the Country. India’s e-commerce market has witnessed a phenomenal growth in the past recent years and is still flourishing. Foreign Direct Investment in E-Commerce in India can lead to an influx of capital, further …