Our collection of resources based on what we have learned on the ground

Resources

magazine

An Introduction to India's Audit Process

An Introduction to India's Audit Process

In this issue of India Briefing Magazine, we provide readers with an overview of India’s annual audit process and offer important tips for the smooth navigation of the country’s audit regulations and accounting standards. We begin by explai...

magazine

Taking Advantage of India's FDI Reforms

Taking Advantage of India's FDI Reforms

In India Briefing Magazine’s first issue of 2014, we explore important amendments to India’s foreign investment policy and outline various options for business establishment, including the creation of wholly owned subsidiaries in sectors th...

Q&A

What is the application process to invest in Indian Development Zones?

What is the application process to invest in Indian Development Zones?

The Approval Committee at the zone level deals with approval of units in the Special Economic Zones and other related issues. Each zone is headed by a development commissioner, who is ex-officio chairperson of the approval committee. Once an Special ...

podcast

Asia Briefing Magazine, January 2014 Issue: "Payroll Processing Across Asia

Asia Briefing Magazine, January 2014 Issue:

Sisi Xu, Senior Manager in Dezan Shira and Associates Shenzhen office, introduce payroll from a financial and legal perspective.

infographic

Total Dividend Tax in Direct Investment vs Singapore Holding Co.

Total Dividend Tax in Direct Investment vs Singapore Holding Co.

Total Dividend Tax in Direct Investment vs Singapore Holding Co. in China.

Q&A

What are foreign representation entities required to file in India?

What are foreign representation entities required to file in India?

For annual compliance, foreign representation entities are required to file the following: Audited balance sheet Profit and loss accounts Director's report Statutory auditors' report Annual account of holding company List of places of busines...

infographic

Laws and Regulations on Indian Social Security System

Laws and Regulations on Indian Social Security System

Introduction to Laws and Regulations on Indian Social Security System

Q&A

What are the guidelines for the annual accounts' filing for Indian entities?

What are the guidelines for the annual accounts' filing for Indian entities?

Annual accounts must be filed with the office of the concerned ROC within 30 days after the AGM. If an AGM is not held, then accounts should be filed within 30 days of the last date on which the AGM was required to be held. Accounts must relate to...

Q&A

What are the guidelines for the annual auditors' appointing for Indian entities?

What are the guidelines for the annual auditors' appointing for Indian entities?

Auditors are appointed by the Board of Directors. The appointed auditor must be a chartered accountant. She or he may not be an employee or partner of the company, hold security of the company or be indebted to it. The auditor is always appointe...

Q&A

What are the additional guidelines for annual accounts for Indian entities?

What are the additional guidelines for annual accounts for Indian entities?

Every company with share capital is required to file an annual return with the ROC within 60 days from the date on which the AGM of the company was held. Returns should be accompanied by form 20 B. The return is to be signed digitally by the authoriz...

Q&A

How are corporate accounts audited in India?

How are corporate accounts audited in India?

The Income Tax Act stipulates that every person carrying out a business or profession in India is required to get their accounts audited by a chartered accountant. Foreign representation entities—liaison offices, branch offices and project offi...

Q&A

What are the basic taxation compliance requirements in India?

What are the basic taxation compliance requirements in India?

Basic taxation compliance requirements applicable to all businesses are as follows: Corporate income tax Employee tax deductions at source Other taxes as applicable, including sales tax/value-added tax, service tax and professional tax  

Filter By

Topic

Country

Type of resource

Language

Enquire for more information about our services, and how we can help solve challenges for your organization

Contact Us
The code is case-sensitive