Starting with 2014, the total market value of the publishing industry reached $122 million. In 2018, the market should reach a value of $128 million. India is one of the few countries were the publishing industry is gradually increasing, for both printed and digital books. Those starting a company in India in the publishing sector should know that, according to the Federation of Indian Publishers, the…
In order to sell tobacco in India, special regulations have to be followed. Investors interested in how to form a company in India will need to comply with the regulations prescribed under The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act 2013. It is important to know that, traditionally speaking, India represents a top jurisdiction (the third at a global…
India is one of the key players for food products at a global level, ranking as the sixth economy for food and grocery products. With a high potential for development in the field, the Indian government enacted numerous regulations to attract foreign direct investments through joint ventures and other forms of foreign collaborations. Those interested in starting a company in…
A holding company in India is defined by the Company Law, which states that this business form is registered with the purpose of controlling other companies. The holding company may own another legal entity through the ownership of shares or by controlling its management. Businessmen interested in starting a company in India under this business form may find a complete definition of…
Foreign citizens, no matter their country of origin, must obtain various types of Indian residence permits upon moving here. These are issued in accordance with the reason for immigration and the duration of stay. This is why they are divided into several categories. Below, our Indian agents explain the main…
One of the main concerns of those who want to register a company in India refers to the availability of workforce, specialized in business fields necessary for conducting a certain business operation. At the level of 2016, India was the 4th fastest growing economy at a global level, offering one of the youngest workforce in the Asian region.…
Tax minimization in India is comprised of all the legal methods through which taxpayers (natural persons and legal entities) can reduce the level of taxes that must be paid with the local authorities. In India, this procedure is better known as tax planning, a method that should be used by all companies operating here. When starting a company in India,…
The Companies Act in India prescribes that a business developed in this country can change its legal form due to a set of factors. Investors who want to open a company in India also have the possibility of shutting down their business and re-register under a new business form. However, changing the company type through the procedure of conversion can only be performed…
The IT market in India is very well developed, the country being one of the leading jurisdictions for this business sector. More importantly, the projections for IT exports from India show an increase of 7-8% between 2017-2018, while by 2020, the market will double in value (reaching $ 250 billion), growing to 7,5% of the country’s gross…
The taxation system in India is applicable to both natural persons and corporate entities. Foreign investors who want to register a company in India are liable to taxation, depending on the legal entity chosen for incorporation, as well as on the business field in which the company activates. At the same time, the tax level to which a company is liable can also…