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  • What are the documents required to be maintained by a company while executing an international transaction?

    Transfer pricing documentation requirements are provided under Section 92D of the Act and Rule 10D of the Income-tax Rules, 1962 (Rules).

    The categories of documentation required are:

    • Ownership structure
    • Profile of the multinational group
    • Business description
    • Nature and terms (including prices) of international transactions
    • Description of functions performed, risks assumed and assets employed
    • Record of any financial estimates
    • Record of uncontrolled transaction with third parties and a comparability evaluation
    • Description of methods considered
    • Reasons for rejection of alternative methods
    • Details of transfer pricing adjustments
    • Any other information or data relating to the associated enterprise that may be relevant for determining the arm’s-length price

    A list of additional optional documents is provided in Rule 10D(3).

    In addition, the taxpayer is required to obtain and furnish an Accountant’s Certificate (Form 3CEB) regarding maintenance of documentation. This has to be filed irrespective of the transaction value.

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  • Does transfer pricing documentation has to be prepared annually?

    Transfer pricing documentation has to be prepared annually, as per the Indian Transfer Pricing regulations. Full transfer pricing documentation, including an update of the functional analysis and fresh economic analysis using contemporaneous data, must be maintained, in case the total value of international transaction is more than INR 10 million and/or aggregate value of specified domestic transactions exceed INR 200 million.

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  • What is the meaning of arm's length price?

    Arm's length price is the price which is applied or proposed to be applied to transactions between persons other than the Associated Enterprises in uncontrolled conditions.

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  • What is the materiality limits/threshold for preparing and maintaining transfer pricing (TP) documentation?

    The annual TP documentation is required to be maintained if the aggregate value of all international transactions during the relevant financial year exceeds INR 10 million (approximately US$156,250) and/or specified domestic transactions during the relevant financial year exceed INR 200 million (US$3,125 million).

    The economic analysis is required to be maintained to justify the arm’s length character of the international transaction, irrespective of the transaction value threshold.

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  • What are Associated Enterprises (AEs)?

    Section 92A of the Income - tax Act, 1961 specifies that two or more enterprises become associated enterprises when one of them participates, directly or indirectly, or through one or more intermediaries, in the management or control or capital of the other enterprise(s). 

    For further details, please access the following link.

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  • What are the different methods to calculate arm’s length price?

    The various methods to calculate the arm’s length price with respect to an international/specified transaction are as under:

    • Comparable uncontrolled price method (CUP)
    • Resale price method (RPM)
    • Cost plus method (CPM)
    • Profit Split Method (PSM)
    • Transactional net margin method (TNMM)
    • Other Method as prescribed by the Board (CBDT)

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  • What are the different types of methods which can be applied for computing arm's length price?

    As per Section 92C of the Income - tax Act, 1961, the following methods can be used for computing arm's length price: 
    a) Comparable Uncontrolled Price (CUP) Method 
    b) Resale Price Method (RPM) 
    c) Cost Plus Method (CPM) 
    d) Profit Split Method (PSM) 
    e) Transactional Net Margin Method (TNMM) 
    f) Any Other Method

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  • Is there a requirement for a fresh benchmarking analysis every year vs roll-forward/ update of the financials?

    A fresh benchmarking search needs to be conducted every year. According to Rule 10D(4), “The information and documents specified under [sub-rules (1), (2) and (2A)], should, as far as possible, be contemporaneous and should exist latest by the specified date referred to in clause (iv) of section 92F.”

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  • When are the taxpayers required to prepare Transfer Pricing (TP) Documentation as per Rule 10D of the Income - tax Rules, 1962?

    Taxpayers indulging in any international or specified domestic transactions are required to maintain a set of documents specified in Rule 10D of the Income - tax Rules, 1962. The transfer pricing documentation shall be required if the value of international transactions exceeds INR 1 crore and specified domestic transactions exceed INR 20 crore in a financial year.

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  • Is there a statutory deadline for submission of transfer pricing documentation?

    An accountant’s report in Form 3CEB must be furnished along with the Income Tax Return, i.e., (on or before 30 November following the end of the financial year under consideration). With respect to the transfer pricing documentation, the taxpayer is required to maintain the same before furnishing Form 3CEB. However, there is no requirement of furnishing the transfer pricing documentation along with accountant’s report/Form 3CEB at the time of filing tax return.

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  • Can a computer software be registered under the copyright act?

    Yes. Computer Software or programme can be registered as a ‘literary work’. As per Section 2 (o) of the Copyright Act, 1957 “literary work” includes computer programmes, tables and compilations, including computer databases. ‘Source Code’ and “Object Code” have also to be supplied along with the application for registration of copyright for software products.

    For more information, click here.

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  • Is it allowed to get names and titles copyrighted?

    Copyright does not ordinarily protect titles by themselves or names, short word combinations, slogans, short phrases, methods, plots or factual information. Copyright does not protect ideas or concepts. To get the protection of copyright a work must be original.

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  • If a copyright is rejected, is there any opportunity given for hearing the case?

    As per the rule 70 (12) of the Copyright Rules, 2013, an opportunity of hearing must be given. Only after hearing, it may be decided to register the work or to reject it. The applicant himself or his/her pleader may appear in the hearing.

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  • What are the guidelines regarding registration of a work under the Copyright Act 1957?

    Chapter XIII of the Copyright Rules, 2013, as amended, sets out the procedure for the registration of a work. Copies of the Act and Rules can be obtained from the Manager of Publications, Publication Branch, Civil Lines, Delhi or his authorized dealers on payment or download from the Copyright Office web-site, link.

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  • Can an individual file for registration of copyright of a work without professional assistance?

    Yes. Any individual who is an author or rights owner or assignee or legal heir can file application for copyright of a work either at the copyright office or by post or by e-filing facility from the copyright Office web-site "www.copyright.gov.in"

    For more information, click here.

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  • Can stamps. Labels, tokens, cards be considered an article for the purpose of registration of Design?

    No. Because once the alleged Design i.e., ornamentation is removed only a piece of paper, metal or like material remains and the article referred ceases to exist. Article must have its existence independent of the Designs applied to it.

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  • How does a registration of design stop other people from exploiting?

    Once a design is registered, it gives the legal right to bring an action against those persons (natural/legal entity) who infringe the design right, in the Court not lower than District Court in order to stop such exploitation and to claim any damage to which the registered proprietor is legally entitled.

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  • Whether it is possible to transfer the right of ownership for a design under The Design Act 2000?

    Yes, it is possible to transfer the right through assignment, agreement, transmission with terms and condition in writing or by operation of law. However, certain restrictive conditions not being the subject matter of protection relating to registration of design should not be included in the terms and condition of the contract/agreement etc.

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  • What is the object of registration of Designs under the Design Act?

    Object of the Design Act is to protect new or original designs so created to be applied or applicable to particular article to be manufactured by Industrial Process or means.

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  • Can the application for registration of design be filed by the applicant himself only or through a professional person under the Design Act 2000?

    The application for registration of design can be filed by the applicant himself or through a professional person (i.e. patent agent, legal practitioner). However, for the applicants not resident of India an agent residing in India has to be employed.

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  • How to get information on registration of design?

    After registration of designs the best view of the article along with other bibliographic data will be notified in the Official Journal of The Patent Office, which is being published on every Friday.

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  • What is defined as an article under the Designs Act?

    Under the Designs Act, 2000 the "article" means any article of manufacture and any substance, artificial, or partly artificial and partly natural; and includes any part of an article capable of being made and sold separately.

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  • Can the same applicant make an application for the same design again, if the prior application has been abandoned?

    Yes, the same applicant can apply again since no publication of the abandoned application is made by the Patent Office, provided the applicant does not publish the said design in the meanwhile.

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  • What is the penalty for using a registered design under the design act?

    If anyone contravenes the copyright in a design, he is liable for every offence to pay a sum not exceeding INR25,000/- to the registered proprietor subject to a maximum of INR50,000/- recoverable as contract debt in respect of any one design.

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  • What is meant by ‘Design’ under the Designs Act, 2000?

     ‘Design’ means only the features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornament or composition of lines or colour or combination thereof applied to any article whether two dimensional or three dimensional or in both forms, by any industrial process or means, whether manual, mechanical or chemical, separate or combined, which in the finished article appeal to and are judged solely by the eye, but does not include any mode or principle or construction or anything which is in substance a mere mechanical device, and does not include any trade mark.

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  • Does the Trade Marks Registry help to select a trademark agent to prepare and prosecute trademarks application?

    Yes, Trade Marks Registry had published a list of facilitators who are willing to facilitate filing trademark applications for start-ups and act as a trademark agent on their behalf. Their fees for this purpose have also been notified.

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  • What are the legal requirements to register a trademark in India?

    The legal requirements to register a trademark under the Act are:

    The selected mark should be capable of being represented graphically (that is in the paper form).

    • It should be capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one undertaking from those of others.

    • It should be used or proposed to be used mark in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services and some person have the right to use the mark with or without identity of that person.

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  • Can any correction be made in the application or the trademark register?

    Yes. However, the basic principle is that the trademark applied for should not be substantially altered affecting its identity. Subject to this, changes are permissible according to rules detailed in the subordinate legislation.

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  • When should an application for a patent be filed?

    An application for a patent can be filed at the earliest possible date and should not be delayed. An application filed with provisional specification, disclosing the essence of the nature of the invention helps to register the priority of the invention. Further, the application for patent should be filed before the publication of the invention and until then it should not be disclosed or published.

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  • Can any invention be patented after publication or display in the public exhibition?

    Generally, an invention which has been either published or publicly displayed cannot be patented as such publication or public display leads to lack of novelty. However, under certain circumstances, the Patents Act provides a grace period of 12 months for filing of patent application from the date of its publication in a journal or its public display in an exhibition organised by the Government or disclosure before any learned society or published by applicant.

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  • Does the Patent Office help to select a patent attorney or agent to make patent search or to prepare and prosecute patent application? (Under The Patents Act 1970)

    Yes, Patent Office is publishing the list of facilitators who are willing to play a role in filing patent applications for start-ups and act as a patent agent on their behalf. Their fees for this purpose have also been notified. The list of facilitators is available in IPO website www.ipindia.nic.in and has also been uploaded in the Start-up Hub in DPIIT website.

    For further details please access following link.

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  • How a patent specification is prepared?

    A patent specification can be prepared by the applicant himself or his registered and authorized agent. The patent specification generally comprises of the title of the invention indicating its technical field, prior art, draw backs in the prior art, a concise but sufficient description of the invention and its usefulness, drawings (if any) and details of best method of its working.

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  • What happens when applicant is not able to meet the requirement within the prescribed time for a patent?

    If the applicant does not file a reply within 6 months or does not take an extension of 3 months, the application is deemed to have been abandoned.

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  • What are obligations of the patentee after grant of patent?

    After grant of patent, every patentee has to maintain the patent by paying renewal fee every year as prescribed in the schedule I. for first two years, there is no renewal fee.

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  • What does provisional specification of patents include?

    Indian Patent Law follows first to file system. A provisional application is an application which can be filed if the invention is still under experimentation stage. Filing a provisional specification provides the advantage to the inventor since it helps in establishing a priority date of the invention.

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  • Does the Patent Office keep information of the invention secret?

    Yes. All the patent applications are kept secret upto 18 months from the date of filing or priority date whichever is earlier and thereafter they are published in the Official Journal of the Patent Office which is published every week and also available on the IPO website.

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  • Is patent application once filed examined automatically?

     A patent application is not examined automatically after its filing. The examination is done only after receipt of the request of examination in Form 18 either from the applicant or from third party or Form 18A for expedited examination (under conditions as prescribed in the Rules).

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  • Does Indian Patent given protection worldwide? (Under The Patents Act 1970)

    Patent protection is territorial right and therefore it is effective only within the territory of India. However, filling an application in India enables the applicant to file a corresponding application for same invention in conventional countries, within or before expiry of twelve months from filling data in India. Therefore, separate patent should be obtained in each country where the applicant requires protection of his invention in those countries. There is no patent valid worldwide.

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  • Are industrial tribunals allowed to fix higher rates under the minimum wages act?

    An Industrial Tribunal adjudicating a dispute relating to wages is not bound by the minimum rates of wages fixed under the Minimum Wages Act and it is open to it to fix wages at rates higher than the rates of minimum wages fixed under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.

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  • When happens when membership falls down after the date of application?

    Application shall not become invalid.

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  • Who is a Child under The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986?

    Child means a person who has not completed 14 years of age.

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  • How many labourers are required in any industrial establishment to frame a Works Committee?

    In an industrial establishment wherein one hundred or more workmen are employed or have been employed on any day in the preceding twelve months, the appropriate Government may by general or special order require the employer to constitute a Works Committee in the prescribed manner.

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  • Can an employee getting wages higher than the minimum wages fixed under the Act claim overtime wages under Section 20(2) of the Act?

    Where an employee gets wages higher than the minimum wages fixed under the Act, he cannot claim any benefit under the Act.


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  • What is the number of registers to be maintained by establishments exempt from furnishing return under labour laws?

    The Registers required to be maintained by establishments exempt from furnishing return are as under:

    1. registers in Form B, Form C and Form D, in the case of small establishments: and
    2. register in Form E, in the case of very small establishments

    For more information, click here. 

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  • What is the fee structure for registration application under the building and construction workers act?

    Registration fee: 

    • Up to 100 building workers: Rs. 100
    • Between 20 to 500 building workers: Rs. 500
    • Above 500 building workers: Rs. 1000

    For more information, click here. 

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  • What is retrenchment under the Industrial Dispute Act, 1947?

    Retrenchment means the termination of employee's service by the employer for any reason whatsoever, otherwise than as a punishment inflicted by way of disciplinary action.

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  • If an employer, who is not paying basic wages and cost of living allowance separately as fixed under the Act but who is paying wages more than prescribed minimum rates under the Act, committing any illegality?

    The minimum rate of wages fixed under the Act is remuneration payable to the worker as one package of fixed amount, neither the scheme of the Act nor any provision of the Act provides that the rate of minimum wages is to be split into basic wages and cost of living allowance. Therefore, where an employer is paying total sum which is higher than the minimum rate of wages fixed under the Act including cost of living allowance, the employer is not committing any illegality.


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  • Up to what number of building workers, can obtaining registration certificate be avoided?

    The maximum number of workers are Ten.

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  • What is the way in which maximum permissible non-public shareholding has been derived?

    Maximum permissible non-public shareholding is derived based on the minimum public shareholding requirement under the Securities Contracts (Regulations) Rules 1957 (SCRR). Rule 19A of SCRR requires all listed companies (other than public sector companies) to maintain public shareholding of at least 25% of share capital of the company. Thus, by deduction, the maximum number of shares which can be held by promoters i.e. maximum permissible non-public shareholding in a listed company (other than public sector companies) is 75% of the share capital.

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  • What does the term combination mean under mergers and acquisitions?

    Any Merger or Amalgamation that meets the below threshold limits is considered as combination:

    1. Enterprise Level
      1. India : Assets > Rs 2,000 cr. Or Turnover > Rs. 6,000 Cr
      2. Worldwide (India component) : Assets > $ 1Bn with Rs. 1000 cr in India Or Turnover > $ 3Bn with Rs. 3,000 Cr in India
    2. Group Level
      1. India: Assets > Rs 8,000 cr. Or Turnover > Rs. 24,000 Cr
      2. Worldwide (India Component): Assets > $ 4Bn with Rs. 1000 cr in India Or Turnover > $ 12Bn with Rs. 3,000 Cr in India

                For more information, click here.  

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  • What is the meaning of a voluntary open offer?

    A voluntary open offer under Regulation 6, is an offer made by a person who himself or through persons acting in concert, if any, holds 25% or more shares or voting rights in the target company but less than the maximum permissible non-public shareholding limit.

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  • Does one need to notify CCI in case they are acquiring less than 25% of equity shares of a listed company from a secondary market?

    The acquisition of up to 25% shares where the acquirer does not acquire control and the acquisition is solely as an investment or in ordinary course of business, need not normally be notified to the CCI for prior approval.

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  • Do all acquisitions of shares in excess of the prescribed limits and/or control lead to an open offer?

    No, in respect of certain acquisitions, SAST Regulations, 2011 provide exemption from the requirements of making an open offer, subject to certain conditions being fulfilled. For example, acquisition pursuant to inter- se transfer of shares between certain categories of shareholders, acquisition in the ordinary course of business by entities like underwriter registered with SEBI, stock brokers, merchant bankers acting as stabilizing agent, Scheduled Commercial Bank (SCB), acting as an escrow agent, etc.

    For further details please access following link. 

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  • What are the applicable competition laws/rules/regulations in respect of merger, amalgamations and acquisition transactions?

    Following statutory provisions apply to mergers, amalgamations and acquisitions from competition law perspective:
    1) Competition Act, 2002.
    2) The Competition Commission of India (Procedure in regard to the transaction of business relating to combinations) Regulations, 2011.
    3) The Competition Commission of India (General) Regulations, 2009:
    i) Notification No. S.O. 93(E) dated January 8, 2013
    ii) Notification No. S.O. 673(E) dated March 4, 2016
    iii) Notification No. S.O. 674(E) dated March 4, 2016
    iv) Notification No. S.O. 675(E) dated March 4, 2016
    v) Notification No. S.O. 988(E) dated March 29, 2017
    vi) Notification No. S.O. 2039(E) dated June 29, 2017
    For further details please access following link.

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  • What is the validity of an open offer?

    Ten days

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  • What are the important regulations pertaining to mergers and acquisitions in India?

    The key laws governing M&A in India are:

    • Companies Act, 1956 and 2013
    • Income Tax Act, 1961
    • Competition Act, 2002
    • Foreign Exchange Management Act.

    The key regulations governing M&A in India are:

    • Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
    • Takeover code of SEBI.
    • Reserve Bank of India.
    • Competition Commission of India.

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  • What does the minimum level of acceptance mean under Sebi takeover code?

    'Minimum level of acceptance’ implies minimum number of shares which the acquirer desires under the said conditional offer. If the number of shares validly tendered in the conditional offer are less than the minimum level of acceptance stipulated by the acquirer, then the acquirer is not bound to accept any shares under the offer.

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  • What is an open offer under the SAST Regulations, 2011, Under which situations is an open offer required to be made by an acquirer?

    An open offer is an offer made by the acquirer to the shareholders of the target company inviting them to tender their shares in the target company at a particular price. The primary purpose of an open offer is to provide an exit option to the shareholders of the target company on account of the change in control or Substantial acquisition of shares, occurring in the target company.
    If an acquirer has agreed to acquire or acquired control over a target company or shares or voting rights in a target company which would be in excess of the threshold limits, then the acquirer is required to make an open offer to shareholders of the target company.

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  • How are exports treated under GST?

    All exports are deemed as inter-state supplies. Exports of goods and services are treated as zero rated supplies. The exporter has the option either to export under bond/Letter of Undertaking without payment of tax and claim refund of ITC or pay Integrated Tax by utilizing ITC or in cash at the time of export and claim refund of Integrated Tax paid.

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  • Do I need to take any precautions while filling the tax payment challan?

    Following caution can be taken while filling-up the tax payment challan:

    Clearly mention the following:

    • Type of payment
    • Assessment year
    • Permanent Account Number
    • mode of payment of the tax
    • the head of payment

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  • Will stamp duty be charged on off-market transfer of securities without consideration such on gift, legacy transfer etc?

    No, Section 21 of the Amended Indian Stamp Act read with sub-section 16B of Section 2 clearly indicates that stamp duty is to be collected on market value which is based on price or consideration involved.

    For more information on Indian Stamp Act, 1899, click here. For more details about the amendments, refer here.

     

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  • Is possession of a Permanent Account Number (PAN) mandatory for obtaining a Registration?

    Yes, every person shall have a Permanent Account Number issued under the Income Tax Act, 1961 in order to be eligible for grant of registration under GST Law. However, as per PAN is not mandatory for a non-resident taxable person who may be granted registration based on any other document as may be prescribed. 

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  • What does Goods and Service Tax (GST) entail?

    GST is a destination-based tax that replaces the earlier Central taxes and duties such as Excise Duty, Service Tax, Counter Vailing Duty (CVD), Special Additional Duty of Customs (SAD), central charges and cesses and local state taxes, i.e., Value Added Tax (VAT), Central Sales Tax (CST), Octroi, Entry Tax, Purchase Tax, Luxury Tax, Taxes on lottery, betting and gambling, state cesses and surcharges and Entertainment tax (other than the tax levied by the local bodies).

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  • What are the consequential tax implications where an assignee attains an ordinary resident tax status in India during the relevant tax year?

    The global income of such ordinary resident would become taxable in India. Additionally, such resident would be required to report moveable and immoveable assets held overseas along with any other financial interest or signing authority abroad and trusteeship in offshore trusts in his/her tax return.

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  • What are the expected key benefits of amendments in the Indian Stamp Act, 1899?

    The amendments in the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 and Rules made thereunder will facilitate ease of doing business and will bring in uniformity and affordability of the stamp duty on securities across States and thereby build a pan-India securities market. Further, cost of collection would be minimised while revenue productivity is enhanced. Further, this system will help develop equity markets and equity culture across the length and breadth of the country, ushering in balanced regional development.

    For more information on Indian Stamp Act, 1899, click here. For more details about the amendments, refer here.

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  • What is the meaning of presumptive taxation scheme?

    As per sections 44AA of the Income-tax Act, 1961, a person engaged in business is required to maintain regular books of account under certain circumstances. To give relief to small taxpayers from this tedious work, the Income-tax Act has framed the presumptive taxation scheme under sections 44AD, sections 44ADA and sections 44AE.

    A person adopting the presumptive taxation scheme can declare income at a prescribed rate and, in turn, is relieved from tedious job of maintenance of books of account.

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  • What are the due dates for filing a tax return in India?

    For corporate taxpayers who are required to furnish the Transfer Pricing Certificate for reporting international transactions and specified domestic transactions: 30 November of the subsequent year

    Other corporate taxpayers: 30 September of the subsequent year

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  • What are the major advantages of IGST model?

    The major advantages of IGST model are

    • Maintenance of uninterrupted ITC chain on inter-State transactions
    • No upfront payment of tax or substantial blockage of funds for the inter-state supplier or recipient
    • No refund claim in exporting State, as ITC is used up while paying the tax
    • Self-monitoring model
    • Model takes ‘Business to Business’ as well as ‘Business to Consumer’ transactions into account

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  • What are the different kinds of duties of custom levied on imported goods?

    Different kinds of duties of customs levied on imported goods are

    (i) Basic Customs Duty

    (ii) Additional levies like Countervailing duty, Anti dumping duty, safe guard duty etc.

    In addition, cess duty is leviable on certain goods.

    Section 12 of the Customs Act, 1962 authorises the Customs Officers to levy and collect these duties.

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  • Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is mandatory in which cases?

    Any bona fide person/ company starting a venture for International trade or any foreign transfers on account of business, IEC number is mandatory.

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  • What is the validity of an import authorization?

    Validity period of Import / Export Authorisations varies from 12 months to 24 months, depending on type or authorisation and Items. However, DGFT may decide to issue specific authorisation/ class of authorisations for a longer/shorter validity period. For details you may refer para 2.16 of the document : Link

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  • We have exported in a foreign currency which does not appear in the list of customs. How can we calculate the foreign exchange received for discharging our export obligation?

    In such cases, total realised value in rupee as mentioned by bank in the eBRC should be converted into $ by using the $ or INR exchange rate prevailing on the date of realisation as published by customs through notification.

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  • What is the validity of IEC?

    An IEC allotted to an applicant shall have permanent validity unless cancelled by the competent authority. The IEC will cover all branches / divisions / units / factories of the applicant.

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  • What is custom duty and its different types ?

    Customs duty is the duty charged on goods on their importation into India or exportation out of India.

    There are two types of rates of duty of Customs:

    1. Ad valorem rate i.e., the duty is charged on the basis of value.

    2. Specific rate i.e., on the basis of quantity/number/ volume

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  • What does IEC stand for?

    IEC Stands for Importer Exporter Code.

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  • How do I find HS Code for my product?

    If you want to know the HS Code, Click on ‘ITC HS Based Policy’ on the website of DGFT. A new window will open as ITC(HS) Query Form. Insert the name of the product in the description option to know the HS Code of your product. Similarly, if you want to know the product and are already aware of the HS Code, enter the ITC(HS) Code (e.g. 0324) option to know the product.

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  • What is the procedure for import under Government to Government agreement?

    Import of goods under Government to Government agreement may be allowed without an Authorisation or CCP on production of necessary evidence to satisfaction of Custom Authorities.

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  • What documents does a foreign national need to provide for obtaining Import Export Code?

    Non-resident Indians (NRI) have to follow the normal application procedure while applying for IEC. In addition, permission from RBI/ FIPB is needed in some cases.

    Further the following documents are also required for IEC code:

    •    Board Resolution

    •    Memorandum of Association

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  • What is meant by “specific permissions from the respective Head of Department”?

    The permission for every surprise inspection or inspection based on complaints must be taken from the officer who heads the Department within the State/UT.

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  • What should be the notification process for an investor who has applied for multiple approvals?

    In case where an investor has applied for multiple permits/ NOCs/ approvals, the investor shall be notified as and when each approval is accorded, without waiting for other approvals.

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  • Are the States allowed to relax criteria for hiring of BOE?

    No.

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  • Will multiple site visits which are a part of a single inspection be considered a violation of the reform criteria with respect to The Boilers Act 1923?

    Inspection for a boiler which requires more than one visit can be considered as one inspection and the same inspector can carry out the stages of inspections (in case of power boiler which requires thorough examination and Hydro testing on two different days, must be considered as one inspection). For subsequent inspections the State Government may advise/educate the boiler owner to approach Private Component Persons for carrying out the inspections of Boilers so that the system proposed in BRAP 2019 can be effectively implemented.

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  • What does “service wise approvals may be granted” refer to in subpoint (v) of the reform?

    This refers to the case where different approvals are granted in accordance with different timelines. The applicant should receive approvals in the Single Window System as and when they are given by the Department / Agency responsible.

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  • Is there a requirement of empanelment of Boiler Operation Engineer?

    No, there is no requirement of empanelment of BOE.

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  • If the provision for renewal of a License is no longer valid for State, how will State be evaluated for this point?

    If the renewal of license is no longer valid in the State, the State must provide appropriate evidence for the same. If another provision has been introduced, such as payment of periodic fee for retention of old license, the State must ensure the process is completely online. Evidence for the same must be provided as well.

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  • What is the limit (number of years) for the digitization of land transaction deed?

    The Reform aims at bringing ease of buying and registering property. The limitation law requires that records up to 30 years are available to the person to verify the title and encumbrances. In the current year, only 10 years of the same is proposed to be covered. Going slow on this reform will keep registering property a cumbersome process for many years. Therefore, the number of years are expected to be 15, 20 and 30 years in next 3 years.

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  • .Introduction of “Minimum 5 years of experience in the field related to boilers for BOE” in contradiction to Rule 31 of the BOE Rules, 2011 relating to age, qualifications and experience for BOE?

    Rule 31 of the BOE Rules, 2011 provides for minimum eligibility criteria i.e. age, qualifications and experience for obtaining a certificate of proficiency and operate a boiler as a Boiler Operation Engineer. The said criteria is Stated for both, Diploma and Degree Holders.

    However, under BRAP 2019, distinction form the qualifications under Rule 31 of the BOE Rules, 2011 has been made in relation to third-party certification. For the purpose of issuing/granting third-party certification, only a BOE who holds a degree/is a graduate in Mechanical/ Production/ Power Plant/ Metallurgical engineering from a recognised institution and has minimum 5 years of experience in the field related to boilers is eligible. The said reform excludes diploma holders to grant third-party certificate.

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  • What should be reflected in metadata Record of Rights (ROR) at all Revenue Department offices online in public domain for all areas of the State/UT?

    The metadata shall reflect ownership details and history of ownership of land.

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