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The Government announced sweeping tax cuts in Oct 2019 for Indian companies. Here's an easy briefing on what these cuts mean, their applicability, riders, conditions and more.

FAQs: Changes in corporate tax rates in India with effect from FY 2019-20 - Asit Mehta and Associates FAQs on the changes in corporate tax rates in India announced in October 2019, applicable to all domestic companies with significant benefits

"...it is not only the obvious ‘gains’ that are covered by the Income Tax Act. Finance and tax professionals alike find the provisions somewhat counter-intuitive however it seems they are here to stay." A discussion on the income tax provisions triggering tax valuations in India.

https://www.asitmehtaassociates.com/transactions-and-ma/valuations/decoding-tax-valuations-indian-income-tax-act/

Decoding tax valuations under the Indian Income Tax Act - Asit Mehta and Associates A discussion on tax valuations and situations wherein they apply, specifically in buying or selling equity shares in Indian private companies

This week AMA discusses the salient features of the Place of Effective Management or POEM guidelines introduced by Indian tax authorities last year and how they will impact businesses with a presence in India as well as other countries.

https://www.asitmehtaassociates.com/international-tax/poem-guidelines-introduced-2017-india-discussion/

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POEM guidelines introduced in 2017 in India - A Discussion - Asit Mehta and Associates A discussion on the POEM guidelines introduced by Indian tax authorities in 2017 to identify the place of effective management of a multinational business.

Compliance update: If you are a director in an Indian company or a partner in an LLP, it is compulsory to file the disclosure E-Form DIR-3 with the MCA by 31 August. Read on to know more.

https://www.asitmehtaassociates.com/company-law-and-compliance/e-form-dir-3-kyc-directors-india-news/

New E-Form DIR-3 KYC to be filed by 31 Aug by directors in India: News - Asit Mehta and Associates A discussion of the notification of E-Form DIR-3 KYC by the MCA which prescribes disclosure requirements for all directors and LLP partners by 31 Aug 2018.

"The size and potential of the Indian market is just too big to sit idle or be passive." We discuss the Indian furniture fittings industry and the journey of a European multinational's expansion into India, with MD of Blum India, Mr. Martin Herr.

https://www.asitmehtaassociates.com/sector-focus/spotlight-furniture-fittings-industry-india/

Spotlight: Furniture fittings industry in India - Asit Mehta and Associates In this week's "Spotlight" AMA discusses the key drivers and challenges of the furniture fittings industry with Blum, a global leader in furniture fittings

What are the driving forces of microfinance in India and what does the road ahead look like? We ask the CEO of Agora Microfinance.

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Spotlight: Urban Microfinance in India - Asit Mehta and Associates In conversation with the CEO and MD of Agora Microfinance India on the journey of the urban microfinance segment in India, its problems and its rewards

Why are global businesses wary of expanding into India? This week we discuss the challenges faced by MNCs when they decide to set up an Indian manufacturing hub, sales office or even back office.

India - the Opportunity and the Challenge – Part 2 - Asit Mehta and Associates Challenges faced by global companies when entering the Indian market and opening an Indian branch office, and some solutions.

From "good to have" to "must have" - the India story for global companies, its opportunities and its challenges.

https://www.asitmehtaassociates.com/india-strategy/foreign-company-entry/india-opportunity-challenge-part-1/

India – the Opportunity and the Challenge – Part 1 - Asit Mehta and Associates In Part 1 of this post, the opportunities that make India the next big thing: The economy and more - why every global business now needs an India office.

"But how do you ensure that your business is understood and valued correctly? This is an important question especially for unique cases that don’t fit the traditional manufacturing/services profile."

https://www.asitmehtaassociates.com/transactions-and-ma/valuations/valuation-companies-special-factors/

Valuation for companies - special factors - Asit Mehta and Associates We discuss valuation of companies and assets in India, and how to factor in their special circumstances and industry-specific features.

"Investing in a private company (which is usually founder-dependent) comes with complexities that are far beyond a financial investment. It therefore requires careful consideration not only by the investor but by experts in the matter." This week's post on how to think about a potential investment in a private company.

Investing in a private company – things to consider - Asit Mehta and Associates A discussion on important factors to consider and actions to take before investing in a private company for HNIs as well as other investors

This week we talk about Budget 2018's changes for Indian companies and companies with overseas investors - the corporate tax rate, what can be taxed as dividend, the transfer pricing net being widened, and more.

Budget 2018 and its impact on Indian and overseas companies - Asit Mehta and Associates In this post we present a summary of the highlights of Budget 2018 and their impact on Indian companies and overseas investors in Indian companies.

What are some alternatives to equity funding and what are their tax, regulatory and transfer pricing implications? In part 2 of this post, we explore some solutions to the problems of equity funding.

Part 2 - Some Alternatives to Equity Funding - Asit Mehta and Associates In this post we discuss some alternatives to equity funding for shareholders and companies and their related implications across all Indian regulations.