India’s extraordinary and multifaceted current economic policies are designed to encourage significant capital inflows into India on a regular basis and to encourage technology collaborations between Indian concerns and foreign entities. Policy initiatives taken over the last decade by successive finance ministers of India have resulted into inflows of foreign investment in diverse sectors of the economy. With the world’s largest population and aspirations to investor friendly reforms, India is solidifying its position as a leading investment hub.
When businesses are established or transactions are successfully concluded in a foreign land, what happens next? Whether you are an Individual or a Business Entity, Confirming to the law of the land is the most essential part, when working on a foreign soil. Successfully executing the regulatory framework is followed by it. What happens if the law is not followed ? When expats come into picture, there are laws and regulations which individuals and the entities are not aware. And if they are aware, it is being pushed away due to procrastination in most of the cases. Why is it done so? The maximum time it is because of the lack of knowledge of foreign laws or the manner in which the laws are to be executed. It does not always lead to cost burden in the form of penalty, fine, etc. but also a social image backlash and not to mention the day-to-day stress. Therefore, it becomes essential to comply with the law and regulatory framework.
When businesses are established or transactions are successfully concluded in a foreign land, what happens next? Whether you are an Individual or a Business Entity, Confirming to the law of the land is the most essential part, when working on a foreign soil. Successfully executing the regulatory framework is followed by it. What happens if the law is not followed ?
When expats come into picture, there are laws and regulations which individuals and the entities are not aware. And if they are aware, it is being pushed away due to procrastination in most of the cases. Why is it done so?
The maximum time it is because of the lack of knowledge of foreign laws or the manner in which the laws are to be executed. It does not always lead to cost burden in the form of penalty, fine, etc. but also a social image backlash and not to mention the day-to-day stress. Therefore, it becomes essential to comply with the law and regulatory framework.
In CITR, we diagnose the following:
It is an Act to manage and regulate transactions involving Foreign Exchange. Any transactions, be it investment in India or investment outside India, be it export or import, be it giving of a guarantee to a person outside India, or investment by Foreign Institutional Investors, fall under the purview of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.
In a globalized environment where business houses are becoming smart, tax authorities are getting smarter. The Indian transfer pricing regime is incorporating global concepts like BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting), thin capitalization, and secondary adjustments, either emerging or being adopted. With newer ways of conducting business on a global scale, it is essential that all business strategies align with a well-planned taxation policy. Given the increasing volume of cross-border transactions, transfer pricing policies and solutions must be tailored to specific needs, uncomplicated, innovative, effective, forward-thinking, compliant, and practical to implement.
The DTAA is a treaty signed between countries to avoid double taxation on income. At "CITR," we review all agreements and policies, ascertain the correct tax liability, determine the maximum benefit of taxes paid, and help avoid double taxation of income. We also review benefits available under the Social Security Agreement, if applicable.
We offer expert guidance on compliance with various governing provisions, including the Foreign Trade Policy, Companies Act-2013, Assessment & Arbitration, and Trade Finance, ensuring that businesses adhere to all regulatory frameworks effectively.