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How does Indian general anti-avoidance rules work?
- November 2013
- Free Access
Indian General Anti-Avoidance Rules relies heavily on the “substance over form” principle. It addresses directly the issue of tax avoidance. Under this new regime, the regulating ambit of transfer pricing will be widened, which will inclu...
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How do general anti-avoidance rules work in Asia?
- November 2013
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General Anti-Avoidance Rules function according to the “substance over form” principle. The rules give relevant tax authorities the right to withhold or to deny tax benefits that transactions might expect to enjoy, if it is clear that the...
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What are bilateral investment treaties (BITs)?
- November 2013
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BITs function as the legal basis of which states can mutually agree upon to recognize the protocols and parameters of bilateral investments. They are particularly useful when it comes to dealing with lesser developed countries, because double tax agr...
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How is annual return filed under Singaporean law?
- November 2013
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Singaporean companies must file an annual return with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority within 1 month of the holding of the company’s annual general meeting. Annual return can be filed by engaging the services of a professiona...
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What taxes, other than corporate income tax and capital gains tax, might a forei...
- November 2013
- Members Access
The chief tax concern other than those mentioned would be service tax, which is currently charging a rate at 10 percent, with three percent as education cess on the value of total tax. A dividends distribution tax is applicable on the distri...
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What is service tax under Indian law?
- November 2013
- Members Access
Service tax is applicable to taxable services, at a rate around 13 percent. However, a small service provider whose value of taxable services is less than 1,000,000Rs in the previous financial year will be exempted. Currently, the Central Board ...
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How are allowances taxed in India?
- November 2013
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In Indian taxation law, allowances are generally not taxable, given that they match certain specification and do not exceed certain amount. They can be given for house rent, transport, medical care, meal coupons, leave-time travel and education.
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What are the sector restrictions for wholly foreign-owned enterprises under Chin...
- November 2013
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According to Guidance Catalogue for Foreign Investment (2012 Catalogue), which is jointly published by the National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Commerce, sector restriction applies to the business activities that the Wholly Fore...
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How is the regulatory environment in India for trading?
- November 2013
- Members Access
For trade, the Export/Import Policy of India is annually amended on 31st March. Also, the duties levied on goods imported or exported could range from 5-40%.
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What goods would require license in India?
- November 2013
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The goods that require licensing under Indian law can be found in Indian Trading Classification, wich is based on a Harmonised Code (ITC(HS)). There are two "Schedules": Schedule I deals with import policies, which is subsectioned into 21 sections, w...
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What types of duties are there in India?
- November 2013
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There are many duties levied by the Central Government. A list of the following includes the most important ones: Basic Duty; Additional Customs Duty; Additional Duty (VAT); Anti-dumping Duty; Countervailing Duty on subsidized articles; Safeg...
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Which documents are required to sell to India?
- November 2013
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According to s. 90(4) Income Tax Act, Indian buyer has the right to request the seller to show a Tax Residency Certificate. Tax Residency Certificate is issued by national tax bureaus of the country of origin of the company or individual. However, th...
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