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Why should companies conduct due diligence in India?

Why should companies conduct due diligence in India?

There are two primary reasons why a company should conduct due diligence in India. Firstly, a company that plans to trade with an Indian company should verify that the business is what it appears to be. This is vital in India because several companie...

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Why is it crucial for companies to determine their market entry strategy in Indi...

Why is it crucial for companies to determine their market entry strategy in Indi...

Particularly related to FDI, foreign exchange, security, and corporate law, as well as direct and indirect taxes, regulatory clearances can be very crucial. It can take a long time to obtain as several clarifications may be required before final appr...

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What are some of the points which need to be taken into consideration when condu...

What are some of the points which need to be taken into consideration when condu...

When entering the Indian market, investors cannot fail to note the potential of the country’s large and diversified labor pool. Therefore, it is essential for foreign companies to conduct thorough due diligence when navigating the country&rsquo...

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What are some of the risks involved when companies do not pay attention to HR du...

What are some of the risks involved when companies do not pay attention to HR du...

Operational and financial risks are involved if companies do not conduct HR due diligence in India. Operational risks include a high employee turnover rate, problematic labor relations, and differences over work culture. Firms entering the India mark...

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How does the India government decide when to build a trade union?

How does the India government decide when to build a trade union?

India’s trade union movement is rooted in the country’s early acceptance of a mixed economy with an incorporation of both socialist and capitalist systems. According to the law, when the number of blue-collar workers at a location exceeds...

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What are the two broad categories which make up labor laws in India?

What are the two broad categories which make up labor laws in India?

Labor laws are divided into those for managerial personnel and workmen, and the main difference is the contract used in each case. Managerial personnel are employees who perform managerial, administrative and supervisory functions. They are governed ...

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What are some key points which companies should take into account regarding the ...

What are some key points which companies should take into account regarding the ...

In India, the workplace set up is often hierarchical with clear boundaries between management levels and a combination of western and eastern business etiquette. Honor and respect are vitally important, especially during discussions or in conducting ...

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What are some due diligence checks which need to be conducted for business integ...

What are some due diligence checks which need to be conducted for business integ...

Aside from country-specific considerations, there are several critical HR due diligence checks that need to be performed if a foreign company is looking to establish a JV, business alliance or secure an M&A. These include assessing the HR policie...

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Which governmental bodies and general restrictions should be noted with regard t...

Which governmental bodies and general restrictions should be noted with regard t...

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) and State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) are two main governmental bodies investors have to take note of. MOF has the power to adjust tax rates  and regulate remittances, whereas SBV is in charge of regulating banking and fo...

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Prior to remitting profits, investors may be faced with withholding tax which is...

Prior to remitting profits, investors may be faced with withholding tax which is...

Currently remittances are segmented into the following four categories: dividends, interest, royalties, and technical service fees. For dividends, no tax is currently imposed unless paid to individuals, whereas interest paid to a non-resident is subj...

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What are the obligations companies have to fulfill before being able to remit pr...

What are the obligations companies have to fulfill before being able to remit pr...

Companies have to make the following taxes before being able to remit profits: CIT which now has been reduced to 20% for both local and foreign enterprises, except for some special industries; VAT which is imposed at three different rates namely 0%, ...

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What are the main restrictions when selecting and operating a foreign currency a...

What are the main restrictions when selecting and operating a foreign currency a...

Institutional selection is one of the pressing issues here since investors are limited to the selection of a single account with a bank that has been licensed by the SBV. Only banks with this license can operate a foreign currency account along with ...

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