Rohit Kapur, Country Manager of Dezan Shira & Associates India, Visits the USA

Together with Richard Cant, Dezan Shira & Associates’ India Country Manager, Rohit Kapur, will be visiting multiple cities in the US from September 12th – September 30th in addition to attending the LEA Conference in Houston. They will be taking meetings in the following cities:

New York City, NY | September 12-14, 2016 | Rohit only
Carmel, IN | September 15-16, 2016
Dallas, TX | September 19-20, 2016
Houston, TX | September 23, 2016
San Diego, CA | September 26-27, 2016
Los Angeles, CA | September 28-30, 2016

If you would like to arrange a time to discuss with Richard and Rohit the opportunities for your organization to establish and develop its presence in India, please contact Aditi Chopra (Aditi.chopra@dezshira.com).

E-Commerce in China and Beyond Seminar

Date: August 29, 2016 | 6:30PM-8:30PM
Location: Frost Brown Todd, 301 East Fourth Street, Great American Tower Suite 3300, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Leading Edge Alliance Spring North American Conference

Date: September 21-23, 2016
Location: Houston, Texas

Brexit, BEPS, Balance Sheets and Blue Oceans

Date: September 27, 2016
Location: Corky McMillin Companies Event Center, 2875 Dewey Road, San Diego, CA 92106

India’s financial technology (fintech) sector may be young but is growing rapidly, fueled by a large market base, an innovation-driven startup landscape, and friendly government policies and regulations. Earlier this year, the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) reported that around 400 fintech firms operated in India, boosted in large part by foreign investments in fintech-focused startup accelerators and incubators. NASSCOM predicts that India’s fintech software market alone could touch US$ 2.4 billion by 2020.

Last month, the State Council announced plans to adjust regulations regarding foreign investment into the Tianjin, Shanghai, Fujian and Guangdong free trade zones (FTZs), which will significantly affect application and entry procedures. The adjustments are split two ways – some that simplify application procedures and the operation of foreign invested or joint venture enterprises, and others that open once restricted sectors to foreign investment. Either way, it is important for investors looking to enter or already in these FTZs to be aware of these latest regulatory adjustments.

Vietnam has a emerged as a destination of choice for its low costs, receptive governance, and increasing integration with key trading partners. Conjoined, these factors have and will continue to grow Vietnam as a hotbed of manufacturing and position the communist nation as an ideal location for China-plus one oriented production. In light of recent Free Trade Agreements, notably the Trans-Pacific Partnership and FTA with European Union, Vietnam is well positioned to allow investors to utilize its cheap workforce and close proximity to existing Asian based supply chains.

In a landmark case, the Hague’s Permanent Court of Arbitration delivered a unanimous decision earlier this month supporting the Philippines in its territorial dispute with China over part of the South China Sea. The case brought by the Philippines was the first time the Chinese government had been brought before an international court. While the South China Sea decision has instigated a series of negative effects which might be felt in the short-term, these are widely expected to be manageable, with long-term effects minimal.

An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2016 is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in India. As such, 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 changes.

Cascade Asia Upbeat on Renewed Opportunities in Indonesian Manufacturing: As businesses look away from China and towards other countries to fulfill their manufacturing needs, Indonesia is an increasingly attractive prospect. With a massive workforce, a growing middle class, and newly established investment incentives, Indonesian leaders are making clear their commitment to promoting Indonesia as a hub of manufacturing in Southeast Asia.

‘NETFLIX Tax’ – VAT on U.S. Digital Sales by Kahn, Litwin & Renza, CPAs & Business Consultants: The Netflix tax is a value added tax (VAT) charged and collected by businesses based on where the consumer is located, rather than where the business is located. All digital businesses and merchants are affected by the Netflix tax, including all digital suppliers in the United States who sell to international consumers.

IRS Aims to Curb Family Limited Partnership (FLP) Valuation Discounts by Kahn, Litwin & Renza, CPAs & Business Consultants: The IRS has recently proposed new tax regulations that aim to abolish most discounts on transfers of entity interests, which includes those in a family limited partnership. As the rules could be finalized as early as January 2017, US investors still have time to advantage of discounts.