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What are the schemes The Employees? Provident Fund Organization uses and who do ...
- January 2014
- Members Access
The schemes under the Employees' Provident Fund Organization apply to businesses with at least 20 employees. Contributions to the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme are obligatory for both employer and employee when the employee is earning up to INR6,5...
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What is the compensation to employees or their families in cases of employment-r...
- January 2014
- Members Access
The Workmen's Compensation Act requires the employer to pay compensation to employees or their families in cases of employment related injuries resulting in death or disability. Compensation calculation depends on the situation of occupational disab...
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How long is the maternity period in India and what is the compensation on it?
- January 2014
- Members Access
The Maternity Benefit Act requires an employer to offer maximum of 12 weeks of average daily wages during maternity (including the day of her delivery and six weeks immediately following that day) as well as paid leave in certain other connected cont...
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Types of Permanent Establishment under Indian Law
- January 2014
- Free Access
There are three types of permanent establishment under Indian law: Fixed Place PE, Agency PE, and Service PE.
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What does salary in India include?
- January 2014
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Section 17 of the Income Tax Act defines salary to include: Wages Pensions or Annuities Gratuities Advance of Salary Any fee, commission, perquisites (the value of rent-free accommodation provided by the employer or...
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How are wages paid in India and how do they vary?
- January 2014
- Members Access
Wages vary considerably, depending on industry, company size and region. The national minimum wage of India is currently at INR115 (US$2.24) per day (effective from April 1, 2011); though this varies by state. Companies use both time and piece ...
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What are allowances and what do they include in India?
- January 2014
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Allowances are categories of expenditures in India that are not taxable, provided they match certain specifications and do not exceed a certain amount. Allowances in India include those for: House Rent Transport Medical Meal Coupons Leave Tra...
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What is the house rent allowance in India?
- January 2014
- Members Access
If a company chooses to provide House Rent Allowance (HRA) to its employees, the amount of this allowance exempt from tax is the lowest of three numbers: 50 percent of salary in metropolitan areas (40 percent in non-metropolitan areas) Total rent...
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Automatic and Governmental-Approval Routes for FDI in India
- January 2014
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FDI in India can be done through two routes-the automatic route and the government route- with most done through the former.
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What is the transport allowance in India?
- January 2014
- Members Access
Transport payments of up to INR800 (US$14.22) per month for an employee commuting between residence and place of work are exempt from tax. In the case of blind or orthopedically handicapped employees, INR1,600 (US$28.61) per month is exempt from...
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Setting up a Branch or Liaison Office in India
- January 2014
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A flowchart showing the necessary steps to set up a branch or liaison office in India.
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What is the medical allowance in India?
- January 2014
- Members Access
An exemption for medical expenses is allowed for: Reimbursement up to INR15,000 (US$266.66) for medical treatment of the employee and family members Reimbursement of expenses sustained by an employee and family members in approved hospitals, etc....
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