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…
India has one of the largest consumer markets at a global level and several investment industries which can offer numerous business prospects. Foreign investors interested in starting a company in India can set up their operations in the infrastructure sector, one of the leading industries for investments. Also, other investment opportunities are available in the financial services or the tourism industry. Our team…
A trademark in India refers to a word, a symbol, a name, or any combination between these, to represent the identity of a brand operating on the local market. Those who want to register a company in India and to protect the intellectual property rights associated with their company should know that trademarks are regulated under the Trade Marks Act 1999, administered by the Trade Mark…
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,…
India is one of the world’s largest exporters, being the 18th economy in this sense (at the level of 2016). Starting a company in India that performs import-export activities could be an attractive way on entering this market, especially in the top business activities carried out in this field (export of petroleum products, diamonds and jewelry). Our…
One of the main requirements when starting a company in India is to register for corporate taxation. Under the Indian Companies Act, corporate tax is defined as the tax imposed on net income of a legal entity operating in this country. The taxation of companies in India is performed depending on the residency of the respective business. At the same time, it…
One of the main procedures related to company formation in India refers to opening a bank account for the respective legal entity. The corporate bank account in India can be set up at one of the private banks operating in this country, as well as through the international banks which have set up branch offices or subsidiaries here. When opening a bank account, the company’s representatives will…
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…
India is one of the largest economies of the world and the fastest growing member state of the G-20. There are numerous reasons for starting a company in India, one of them being related to the country’s economic growth. Starting with 2014, the country’s Gross Domestic Product is above the value of 7%, a situation that…
