Corporate Tax Returns Demystified: Key Information for Businesses

Corporate Tax Return (CTR) in India has undergone a huge transformation from the initial post-independence tax structure to the recently developed digitalized accounting system and ...

How Virtual CFO Services Drive Growth for Startups and MSMEs in India

In today’s complex financial and regulatory landscape, companies experience many barriers when looking for funds to invest and aim for growth in their business. Startups and Micro, Small, and ...

Navigating Company Registration & Post-Registration Compliances in India: Your Comprehensive Guide

Company registration provides limited liability protection, establishes business credibility, creates an everlasting brand image, obtains tax advantage, and avails funding ...

How Internal Audits Help SMEs Meet Regulatory Standards and Improve Efficiency

Internal Audit many-a-times linked with the Large Organisations quoting that only they have the necessity to undergo this procedure as only they have the implication for the same. But ...

Form 3CEB Explained: Key Details for Filing Transfer Pricing Certification

Transfer Pricing Regulations were adopted in India through Finance Act,2001 that led to a revision of Section 92 and adding new section from 92A to 92F under Income-tax Act, 1961. The OECD guidelines ...

How Vendor Due Diligence Helps You Identify Risks Before Acquisitions

Vendor due diligence refers to the complete and independent review of a potential vendor before formalizing a business relationship. It refers to the complete check-up on a ...

How to Financially Prepare for Natural Disasters: Essential Tips for Taxpayers

National Preparedness Month is in September. It is essential that you develop emergency and disaster plans for yourself and all those under your care. People just like you may find ...

FAQ'S on Social Security (EPF) for International Worker

Every employer is mandatory to file the International Worker return under Employee Provident Fund Organisation Act (EPFO) on or before 15th of every preceding month.  During this process employer ...

Tax Solution for Expatriate Employees - Double Taxation

Double taxation is a perplexing issue for expatriates, as it involves income being taxed in both the country host and home country. Expats must apprehend the procedures for double taxation relief in ...

Investment Due Diligence Trends in 2024: What You Need to Know

Investment due diligence has always been the basis of sound financial decision-making. It works as a safeguarding shield for investors, giving them a thorough understanding of the ...

Decoding Substance Requirement in UAE Free Zones

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a corporate tax regime and it’s been almost an year since the CT regime is live over there i.e; effective for the financial year beginning on or ...

Strategic Tax Planning for US Businesses After April 15th

After filing extension, it’s the right time to play with tax codes and rules to maximize the benefit by reducing our tax bill. The main tax season end on April 15, and we begin tax planning for the extended returns from next day. Tax planning means maximising tax ...

Steps to Register Your Business for UAE Corporate Tax.

Doing business in the UAE or having an entity there! Don’t forget to register for corporate tax. Failure to submit the registration application on time can result in a penalty of AED 10,000.

Top 6 Most Impactful Benefits of Payroll Outsourcing in 2024

The payroll process plays a crucial role in an organization and is one of the critical processes since it is directly linked to employee satisfaction, legal and regulatory compliance, and financial budgets. We need to implement strong control to enhance the payroll functions ...

5 Essential Strategies to Overcome Bookkeeping Challenges for Small Businesses

Maintaining accurate financial books is of utmost importance to becoming a successful business. Bookkeeping refers to the process of recording, arranging, and upkeep of all financial transactions of a company. It involves an array of transactions ...

GST IMPLICATIONS ON DIGITAL SERVICES

The exponential rise of digitalization in the Indian economy has posed a formidable challenge in the realm of taxation, particularly concerning digital transactions. This challenge transcends national boundaries, creating a global conundrum within the legal and regulatory ...

Dirty Dozen Tax Scam

The Dirty Dozen represents the worst of the worst tax Scams. It typically refers to the annual list of the top tax scams identified by Internal Revenue Services (IRS) in the United States. Because of all the scams which is taking place during Tax ...

Applicability of Internal Financial Controls For Private Limited Companies 2024

Threshold Limit for Applicability of Internal Financial Controls (IFC):   Internal Financial controls (IFC) are defined within the explanation to Section 134(5)(e) of the Companies Act 2013 as the policies and procedures adopted by the ...

CBIC's Tax Litigation Breakthrough: App Rapidly Slashes Dispute Time

It's impressive to see the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) taking such proactive steps towards modernization and efficiency in tax administration with the introduction of the SAMAY app. This innovative tool seems poised to revolutionize the tax ...

Anticipated Trends for Business Setup in Financial Year 2024-2025

In the dynamic landscape of global business, setting up a new entity requires careful consideration of emerging trends. In order to accelerate the growth of companies, there are several expectations from the upcoming budget on 1st February 2024. Expectations ...

Angel Tax Methods

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has formally introduced the revised Rule 11UA for foreign investments in startups based in India. These revisions are a response to the inclusion of non-resident investments in Section 56(2)(vii)(b) of the Income-tax Act 1961, ...

IRS announces relief for Israel Attack-Affected Taxpayers: Filing Deadline Extended

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has indeed had a profound impact on the lives of people in the region. In recognition of the challenges faced by individuals and businesses, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended the filing deadline to October 7, 2024. ...

Power under Section 50 of PMLA to issue summons cannot be restrained on apprehension that it could l

Power under Section 50 of PMLA to issue summons cannot be restrained on apprehension that it could lead to arrest by invocation of powers under Section 19: Delhi High Court holds while denying quashing of ECIR.

Govt. amends PML (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005, to ensure strict compliance by Reporting Enti

The Govt. amended PML (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005, to ensure strict compliance by Reporting Entities while reporting suspicious transactions

Hon'ble High Court clarifies on the limitation period for TDS proceedings involving Non-resident pay

Hon'ble High Court clarifies on the limitation period for TDS proceedings involving Non-resident payees

Update For companies that have received GST notices from the GST department

Update For companies that have received GST notices from the GST department

The 52nd GST (Goods and Services Tax) Council Meeting Highlights

The 52nd GST Council meeting was held on 07th October 2023 in New Delhi, wherein the council made the key recommendations such as eligibility and age of President and Members of GST Appellate Tribunal, changes in GST rates on such goods, ...

Non-residents can file form 10F without Indian PAN now

Non-residents can file form 10F without Indian PAN now

Choosing the Most Effective Valuation Method by Sector

In the ever-evolving landscape of finance and investment, determining the true value of a company or asset is a pivotal task. Investors, analysts, and financial professionals alike are continually seeking the most accurate and effective methods for valuing entities across ...

Update on Angel tax rules released via a notification dated 25th September 2023.

Update on Angel tax rules (draft rules were released in May 2023) released via a notification dated 25th September 2023. A few salient features:

Show Cause Notice under Section 8 of PMLA has to be issued by a judicial member of Adjudicating Auth

Show Cause Notice under Section 8 of PMLA has to be issued by a judicial member of Adjudicating Authority

To constitute cheating, the deception must be done with a dishonest or fraudulent intent

To constitute cheating, the deception must be done with a dishonest or fraudulent intent: Kerala HC observes while allowing regular bail application under PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act).

CIT(A) upheld principle of Real Income Theory

CIT(A) upheld principle of Real Income Theory
 

Seizure of cash by GST authorities in a tax evasion investigation under GSI Act is uncalled for espe

Seizure of cash by GST authorities in a tax evasion investigation under GSI Act is uncalled for especially when cash do not form part of the stock in trade of business: Supreme Court while dismissing Revenue's SLP.

Lower Tax Deduction Certificate (LDC) Online

As per the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act) certain persons who are responsible for paying certain sums viz. dividends, rentals, payment for professional services, etc. to a resident or a non-resident taxpayer are required to ...

Angel Tax Methods

CBDT Notification (Inviting public comments) dated 26th May, on valuation rule (Rule 11UA) that provides the method for computation of the fair market value of unquoted shares issued by a company in which the public is not substantially interested has prescribed five more ...

Beta: Major input in Discounted Cash Flow Valuation

When it comes to valuing a company, one of the most widely used methods is the discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. This method involves estimating the present value of a company's ...

Relative Valuation and It’s Nuances

Relative Valuation method is that approach to valuation that compares the value of the company with its competitors and industry peers to arrive at a valuation for the company. This is an alternate method that is used in place of “Absolute Value Models” ...

IFSC in India: GIFT-City

International Financial Service Centre (“IFSC”) is a hub of financial services within a territory which caters to deal with the flow of finance, financial products and services across borders outside the jurisdiction of the domestic economy. IFSC has been set up ...

How to Determine the Valuation of a Company

A business valuation, also known as a company valuation, is the process of determining the economic value of a business. During the valuation process, all areas of a business are analyzed to determine its worth and the worth of its units.

Weighted Average Cost Of Capital

When it comes to valuing a company or an investment, the discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation method is widely used and quite frankly is one of the most dependable methods that helps define a base fair valuation for any company or asset. One of the key components of the DCF ...

Valuation Of Real Estate Investment Trust

Real Estate Investment Trusts are the type of companies that own, operate, and/or finance Income Generating Real Estate. REITs can be considered to be a mutual funds for the real estate investment sector. REITs provide their investors (“Unitholders”) with a ...

What is Annual Information Statement (AIS) Income tax?

Annual Information Statement (AIS) is a comprehensive view of the information for the taxpayer displayed in Form 26AS. It is a tool that informs the taxpayer’s about the information that Income-tax department has about them. 

Advantages of Auditing Services in India

Audit is the examination or inspection of various books of accounts by an auditor followed by physical checking of inventory to make sure that all departments are following documented system of recording transactions. It is done to ascertain the ...

Incorporating a Discounted Cash Flow model for Startups Valuation

In valuation, ordinarily, the majority of the work is based on what has happened. A big part of valuation is to estimate future cashflows. Common Industry practice for valuation is to value a company using the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Method or ...

SEBI’s recent grown interest in Start-up Valuations

As per the recent communication by the capital market regulator, Securities and exchange board of India (SEBI), is seeking transparency in valuation of start-ups by asking private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) funds to share details of valuers employed and practices ...

Country Risk Premium

Country Risk Premium (CRP) is the add on return asked by an investor to compensate them for the additional risk that when thinking of investing in a foreign country. When we compare operating or investing in the domestic market, the risk involved doesn’t change much. ...

FOREIGN PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT: OVERVIEW AND TAX EFFECTS IN INDIA

Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) entails offshore investors buying into Indian financial assets. All the investments are passively held by the investors. The different types of securities into which such investment is funneled include but are ...

Permanent Establishment in India

As business entities started expanding their activities globally and began to have an economic presence outside the state of their residence, the problem of double incidence of taxation arose. The source state wished to tax income derived in its jurisdiction basis the source ...

TAXABILITY OF BENEFIT OR PERQUISITE-Section 194R

Budget 2022-23 introduced a new section in the Income-Tax Act -Section 194R. It requires the deduction of tax at source at 10% by any person who provides any benefit or perquisite exceeding Rs 20,000 in a ...

Valuation Insights - Control Premium

The Central Government is planning to disinvest many companies & set a target to garner Rs. 65,000 Crore from divestment in FY2022-23. As per the latest event happening, wherein the government wants a control premium to part with its holding in IDBI bank and is likely to ...

Highlights - 47th GST Council Meetings

The 47th GST council meeting was held on 28th July and 29th July 2022 in Chandigarh, wherein the council recommended the changes in the GST rates on the supply of a few goods and Services, revise the exemption list, clarified the GST rate of a few goods and Services. The ...

3 Golden Rules of Accounting

Every business entity must present its financial information to all its stakeholders.  The information provided in the financials must be correct and present a true picture of the entity. For this presentation, it must account for all its ...

What is Capital Gains Tax in India?

Any profit or gain that arises from the sale of a ‘capital asset’ is a capital gain. This gain comes under the category ‘income’, and hence you will need to pay tax on that amount in the year in which the transfer of the capital asset takes place. ...

Income Tax Slabs in India

Income tax is levied on the income earned by all the individuals, HUF, partnership firms, LLPs and Corporates as per the Income tax Act of India. In the case of individuals, tax is levied as per the slab system if their income is above the minimum threshold limit (known as ...

GST Notifications

CBIC has issued a number of notifications to amend the CGST rules in order to align with the latest GST council meetings held.

GST Guidelines Updates

CBIC has issued a circular to clarify the issues related to services supplied by restaurants through E-commerce operators in order to simplify the new provision inserted through last GST Council meet.

GST Judgement Update

The Hon’ble SC in the case of Bharti Airtel held that assessee cannot be permitted to unilaterally carry out rectification of his returns submitted electronically in Form GSTR 3B, which ...

Income Tax Return

ITR Instructions – Which Type of ITR Should I File? Different Types of ITR, How To File ITR – Which ITR Form to File Filing Income In Tax Return?

GST Judgement Update

In the recent precedent of High Court (TRI), restriction imposed by department on credit usage from Electronic Credit Ledger after expiry of period of one year has been lifted, held that no scope of extension of time limit in Rule 86A of CGST Rules. Furthermore, AAR ...

Clarification on GST related Issues

CBIC has issued circulars giving effect to the 45th GST council meeting wherein the board has clarified definition of Intermediary, conditions of export of services, clarification related to reporting of debit Note and refund of Input Tax credit related issues, an epitome of ...

45th GST Council Meeting Update

The GST Council’s 45th meeting was held on 17th September 2021 in Lucknow under the chairmanship of the Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, wherein, several amendments have been recommended related to GST rates of assorted goods and ...

GST Applicability On Commission Received For Rendering Services As Intermediary

Andhra Pradesh Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR) has upheld that commission received by the Applicant in convertible Foreign Exchange for rendering services as an intermediary between an exporter abroad receiving such services and ...

Highlights of GST notifications

Recent GST Notifications

Scheme guidelines for remission of duties and taxes on exported products

Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a Notification no

Indirect Tax Liability On Venture Capital Funds Operating As Trusts

Hon’ble Bangalore Tribunal 1 has passed

Clarification Regarding Extension Of Limitation Under GST Law

CBIC has issued a clarification vide Circular

Duty Scrips Granted Scrupulously By Designated Officer, Not To Be Rejected Subsequently

The Hon’ble Madras High Court has upheld that duty scrips

New TDS Rule from July’21 - All You Need to Know New TDS Rates

Every year new provisions are introduced in the Union Budget on the first day of February

Minutes of 43rd GST Council Meeting

The 43rd GST council meeting was held on 28th May 2021, wherein Finance Minister has decided to exempt certain COVID – 19 relief material and certain drugs used to fight black fungus. Rationalisation of late fees by capping a maximum limit and extension of due dates, ...

Significant Economic Presence Rules

The concept of Significant Economic Presence (“SEP”) was introduced by Finance Act 2018 by amplifying the Scope of Business connection in India with the pursuit of bringing income of non-resident operating in the online/digital space within the ambit of ...

Payments for Software not Taxable as Royalty

he Hon'ble Supreme Court  in the case of Engineering Analysis Centre of Excellence Private Limited v.

Tax Audit Applicability for Financial Year (FY) 2019-20 (Assessment Year 2020-21)

Tax Audit Applicability - To reduce the burden on small and medium enterprises, Finance Act 2020 brought a major amendments related to the applicability of Tax Audit for the Financial Year 2019-2020

Budget Expectation 2021

As the Covid -19 is now under control, all eyes are now set on the upcoming Budget. Covid has hit everyone’s life and the government did announce various stimulus packages to give relief to the citizens and to boost the economy. However, there is an immediate need to ...

New developments through introduction of Equalisation Levy Rules and LTC Cash Voucher Scheme

Introduction  When the world was introduced with the phenomenon of virtual reality, no one actually thought that 'virtual' will become such a reality! Technology is all pervasive in the way we shop, consume, entertain, ...

CBDT notifies the Equalisation Levy “EL” (Amendment) Rules, 2020 to give effect to EL 2.0 provisions

The Central Board of Direct Taxes have introduced new equalization levy rules w.e.f Oct 28, 2020. Some key aspects are as follows:

MCA Update: Relaxation for Minimum Residency Period-FY 2020-21 u/s 149 of Companies Act, 2013

Ministry of Corporate Affairs #MCAA) vide its General Circular No. 36/2020 dated 20th October, 2020 has clarified that non-compliance of minimum #residency in India for a period of at least 182 days in a year, by atleast one Director in every Company under Section 149 of ...

Tax collection at source on sale of goods w.e.f Oct 1, 2020

The Finance Act, 2020 has made an amendment by insertion of sub-section (1H) in section 206C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) which is effective from 01.10.2020. As a result of the said amendment, a seller who receives any amount ...

The Companies (Amendment) Act 2020: Updates

The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was introduced by the Government in the Parliament on 17th March 2020, and was passed by Lok Sabha on 19th September, 2020 and Rajya Sabha on 22nd September, 2020 which has changed certain amendments in the Companies Act 2013, primarily ...

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill 2020

The Government has introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill 2020 in the Lok Sabha on September 21, 2020 with twin objective to make the FCRA law more stringent and to streamline the provision of FCRA by strengthening the compliance mechanism, ...

POSH Compliance Mandatory Requirement in India to Prevent Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace

In order to protect the sexual harassment of Women at workplace and the right to work with dignity, the Government of India came up with “THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL (“POSH”) ACT, 2013, which mandated ...

Interest on Delayed GST Payment on Net Cash Liability

Under GST laws, interest was levied on delayed GST payment on gross liability (tax liability paid by cash and input tax credit). Due to the ongoing interest recoveries by GST department for the delayed payments, it was argued that interest must not be levied on the delayed ...

GST Registration after Authentication of Aadhar Number or Physical Verification of Place of Business

Notification No. 62/2020 – Central Tax dated 20th August 2020

Are You Intending to Incorporate Company in India? Quick Lookouts!

Important GST Updates, June 2020

1. Circular No. 140/10/2020 – GST dated June 10, 2020 issued clarification on levy of GST on director’s remuneration to put the controversy to rest. It has been clarified that payment made to Independent directors will attract GST levy and payment to director ...

New Restriction on FDI where Chinese Companies or Chinese National are Beneficial Owners

(Having impact on all the foreign investments coming into India)   The Government of India (‘GOI’) had released a Press Note dated April 17, 2020 read with the Foreign Exchange Management (‘Non-debt Instruments’) ...

Key Measures Announced Regarding Companies Act and Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code

The Government of India had already introduced Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020 to liberalize and decriminalize the strict provisions under the Companies Act, 2013. The said bill was presented with the intent to provide ease of working by taking away number of penal ...

Now Start up Companies may Issue Sweat Equity not Exceeding 50% of its Share Capital

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has brought amendments in the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 as mentioned below:

Suspension of Initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process During Lockdown

Equalization Levy Note

Globalization and expansion of Information Technology has increased the supply and procurement of digital services which had laid a significant impact on a country’s corporate income tax regimes. Profit base gets effectively eroded from the country of consumption due ...

Delhi High Court ruling allows taxpayers to avail transitional credit upto June 30, 2020

Recently in the matter of Brand Equity Treaties Ltd. Vs. Union of India {[2020] 116 taxmann.com 415 (Del)}, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court (“HC”) held that rule 117 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (“the CGST Rules”) prescribes ...

CBDT exempts B2B businesses from requirement of mandatory e-payment facility u/s. 269SU subject to c

To promote digital transactions in the economy, Government of India introduced section 269SU of the Income-tax Act. Under this section, a person having turnover exceeding Rs. 50 Crore (‘specified person’) in the immediately preceding previous year shall provide ...

Holding Annual General Meeting Through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means

Till this enforcement of this notification, Companies with financial year ending on 31st December, 2019 were allowed to hold their Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) on by 30th September, 2020. Further, certain relaxations have been provided by the Ministry to ...

Review of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy Due to Current COVID-19 Pandemic

The Government of India (GOI) released a Press Note dated 17/04/2020 revising the existing FDI policy for Eligible Investors (Para 3.1.1 of extant FDI policy as contained in Consolidated FDI Policy, 2017) as:

Taxability on Remuneration Paid to Directors Under GST

Recently in the matter of Clay Crafts India Private Limited [TS–218–AAR–2020–NT], the Rajasthan Authority for Advance Ruling (“AAR”) stated that consideration paid to directors is against the supply of services provided by them to the ...

Taxability on Remuneration Paid to Directors Under GST

Taxability on Remuneration Paid to Directors Under GSTRecently in the matter of Clay Crafts India Private Limited [TS–218–AAR–2020–NT], the Rajasthan Authority for Advance Ruling (“AAR”) stated that consideration paid to directors is ...

One Time Relaxation to Employers, Taxpayers and Business Entities

The outbreak of the Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) across many countries of the world including India has caused immense economic and business loss. Amid this difficult situation, the Government has announced below one time relaxations for Employers, Taxpayers and Business ...

MCA Allows Holding Of EGMs In Companies Through VC Or OAVM Facility

Please be informed that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has allowed the companies to hold their Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) through Video Conference (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM) along with e-Voting facility/simplified voting through registered emails, ...

MCA Update for DIN Activation and Active Filing

Big Opportunity by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to the Directors and Companies to remove their status as Deactivated/ non-compliant.

Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (CFSS-2020)

In the wake of COVID 19, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has introduced the “Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (CFSS-2020)” and revised the “LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020” which is already in vogue to provide a ...

Updates of 39th GST Council Meeting Decisions

GST council in its 39th meeting held on 14th March 2020 recommended extension of due dates of filing GSTR 9 and 9C (GST Annual return and Audit report), extended implementation date of E-invoicing and GST Simplified new returns, recommended changes of GST rates of certain ...

MCA Update: LLP settlement Scheme, 2020

MCA has introduced LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020. Through the Scheme, One-Time relaxation in additional fees has been provided to the defaulting LLPs to make their default good by filing pending documents with the ROC and to serve as a compliant LLP in future.

POST-INCORPORATION REQUIREMENTS: COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS (COB)

Upon incorporation of an Indian Company and Opening of its Bank Account, a Declaration is required to be filed by the Directors in prescribed e-form within 180 days from date of Incorporation of Company with the ROC along with a proof that every subscriber to the Memorandum ...

Amendments to Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme

The Indian Finance Minister announced the introduction of the Vivad Se Vishwas scheme during her budget speech with a view to “provide for resolution of pending tax disputes”.  The scheme was introduced after the success of “Sabka Vishwas ...

Governmeent eases Winding Up of Indian Companies.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified rules for winding up and provide an option to the small companies to shut their companies without going to the National Company Law Tribunals (NCLTs). The Companies (Winding Up) Rules, 2020, signed off on 24th ...

New Process of Incorporation of Entity in India

Stakeholders may kindly note that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has updated the process of incorporating Companies in India to encourage Ease of Doing Business (EODB) initiative. The new web Form ‘SPICe+’ for incorporating Indian Companies shall be deployed ...

Analysis of proposed amendments vide the Finance Bill, 2020 under Customs

The Finance Bill, 2020 was introduced on 1st February, 2020. A number of amendments were proposed in The Costumes Act, 1962. A summary of these amendments and the impact thereof has been discussed herein.

Analysis of proposed amendments vide the Finance Bill, 2020 under Goods and Services Tax

The Finance Bill, 2020 was presented on 1st February, 2020. A number of amendments were proposed in The Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and The Customs Act, 1962 respectively. A summary of these amendments and the impact thereof has been discussed herein.

Insertion of rule 119A, prescribing Electronic modes of accepting payments u/s 269SU

To encourage digital economy and move towards a less-cash economy, Section 269SU was introduced in Finance (No. 2) Act, 2019, whereby every person carrying on business, having a turnover of more than Rs.50 Cr. [‘specified person’] shall mandatorily provide ...

Tax & Regulatory Updates: January 2020

Section 195 of the Income-tax Act had been amended to empower CBDT to prescribe the form and manner of filing of application to Assessing officer to determine the appropriate proportion of such sum upon which tax shall be liable to be deducted u/s 195. Further, CBDT was also ...

Restriction in the availment of the Input Tax Credit (“ITC”) in terms of Rule 36(4) of the CGST Rule

With a view to ensure timely filing of return “GSTR 1” by the taxpayers, the Central Government has introduced a new Rule 36(4) which provides restriction in the availment of ITC with respect to the invoices or debit notes which have not been uploaded by the ...

Recent Updates Under GST

CBIC has issued certain notifications issued on 9th October, 2019 and various circulars on 3rd October and 11th October, 2019, inter alia, to facilitate filing of GST returns for the next six months, amendment in some of the ...

Tax & Regulatory Updates: October- 2019

Exception to monetary limits for filing appeals specified in any Circular issued under Section 268A of the Income-tax Act, 1961-reg In Circular No. 23/2019 dated 6th September 2019, CBDT has clarified regarding bogus Long-Term Capital Gain (LTCG)/Short Term ...

Clarification on Availability of MAT Credit for Companies Opting for Lower Corporate Tax Rate

CBDT has provided clarification dated 2nd October, 2019 for the domestic companies regarding the decision to switch to the lower rate of 22% from the existing rate of 30%. Board has addressed the concerns in respect of option exercised under section 115BAA of the ...

Tax & Regulatory Updates: September- 2019

In Circular No. 19/2019 dated 14th August 2019, CBDT has clarified regarding no communication shall be issued by any income tax authority relating to assessment, appeals, orders, statutory, exemptions, enquiry, investigation, verification of information, penalty, ...

E-assessment Scheme

Major Tax Reforms in India announced on 20th Sept, 2019

Indian Government has come up with the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2019 to amend the Indian corporate tax rate and provide other major relief for certain companies on 20th September 2019.

Procedure for identification and processing of cases for prosecution under Direct Tax Laws

CBDT has come up with certain initiatives to make the regime more tax friendly and to ensure that the rigorous measures should be used in certain limited cases. One such measure is extension of compounding procedures and other is restriction on initiating prosecution ...

Measures By CBDT For Tax Friendly Regime

CBDT has come up with certain initiatives to make the regime more tax friendly and to ensure that the rigorous measures should be used in certain limited cases. One such measure is extension of compounding procedures and other is restriction on initiating prosecution ...

Tax & Regulatory Updates: August -2019

In Circular No. 14 /2019 CBDT has clarified regarding taxability of income from investment made by the non –resident investor through these AIFs , outside India (off-shore investment).The Board is of the view that the investment made by category I or category II AIFs ...

Cabinet approves proposal for Review of Foreign Direct Investment ('FDI') policy on various sectors

On August 28th 2019, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi approved proposal for review of the current Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) policy on various sectors. In respect of the above, the proposed changes in the FDI policy are ...

Tax & Regulatory Updates: July 2019

In Circular No. 13/2019 , CBDT has clarified that pensions granted to members of His Majesty 's naval, military or air forces who have been invalided for naval, military or air force service on account of bodily disability attributable to or aggravated by such service ...

Tax & Regulatory Updates: June 2019

In this notification CBDT seeks to amend form 15H (To prevent TDS on your Income). This amendment seeks to clarify the filling procedure of Form 15H. Person shall accept declaration in case where his income is less than rebate available under 87A of income tax act. This ...

Updates For 35th G.S.T. Council Meeting

The GST council held its 35th meeting on 21st June 2019 and made certain decisions and recommendations relating to changes in law and procedure and tax rates on goods and services. It also involved consideration of simplified new GST Returns ...

Tax & Regulatory Updates: May 2019

In this notification, CBDT seeks to amend Form 16 (TDS certificate for salaries) and Form 24Q (quarterly TDS statement in respect of salaries). The amended forms seek more details especially about exempt allowance u/s 10. The amendments shall come into force on 12th day of ...

Updates for GST Council 32nd meeting

In the 32nd GST Council meeting, held on January 10, 2019, the council proposed various relief for MSME sector and other decisions all of which would be effective from the April 1, 2019. Key takeaways of 32st GST Council meeting are as follows:

New Compliance Of MCA Applicable On Indian Companies To Be Followed From 2019

This is to inform you that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has come up with various new compliance applicable on the Indian Companies to be followed from 2019. Accordingly, we have prepared a chart including all the deadlines (One-time or Annually) along with the necessary ...

Active Company Tagging Compliance By MCA To Be Followed By Companies Formed Before 31st Dec 2017

There has been a very important update from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide new Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules 2019 dated 21st February, 2019: Pursuant to which, every company incorporated on or before the 31st December, 2017 shall file the particulars of ...

GST Updates - 31st Meeting

The 31st meeting of Goods and Service Tax (‘GST’) Council took place at New Delhi on Saturday, 22nd December 2018. The Council while announcing several reliefs and measures for the taxpayers has slashed the GST rates on various ...

Beneficial Ownership

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified the new Section 90 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Significant Beneficial Owner) Rules, 2018.

GST Audits

GST Updates - 27th Meeting

The 27th meeting of Goods and Service Tax(‘GST’) Council took place at New Delhi on Friday, 04th May, 2018. The GST Council has recommended significant measures in order to attenuate the concerns of the taxpayers pertaining to ...

Implementation Update on E-Way Bill

CBIC has notified 1st April 2018 for implementation of e-way bills mandatory for inter-state movement of goods throughout India vide Notification no 15/2018 Central Tax on 23rd March 2018.

Updates for GST Council 23rd Meeting

The 23rd meeting of Goods and Service Tax (‘GST’) Council took place at Guwahati on Friday, 10th November 2017. The GST Council in order to alleviate the concerns of the taxpayers pertaining to return filing glitches and higher tax ...

How can a foreign entity/investor open a company in India?

A step by step guide to open a company in India. The process discusses the nuances for applying DIN, DSC, Name & filing various registration documents.

Starting Operations in India

India has become the fastest growing country in the world. With the new economic reforms with respect to ease of doing business, India is now considered as the most attractive country for business expansion. There are various options for MNC’s to route their Foreign ...

Tax & Regulatory Updates: October 2016

The CBDT has issued a notification clarifying special provision regarding the determination of the cost of acquisition of shares received in different cases which are subject matter of buy-back. Such as shares received through employee stock option or sweat equity shares, ...

New guidelines regarding establishment of Liaison Office (LO), Project Office(PO) and Branch Office

India is one of the fastest growing economy in the world. The government is making all the efforts to make it one of the best places for doing business. The latest RBI guidelines regarding establishment of Liaison Office, Branch Office, Project Office have been issued with ...

Due date for filing tax returns for Businesses extended from 30th September to 17th October

Due Date for filing income tax returns for businesses that are required to get their accounts audited under the Income Tax is 30th September.  CBDT has extended the due date of return filing (FY 15-16) from 30th September to 17th October for businesses ...