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TDS on Cross-Border Payments: What Changes from 1 April 2026 Under ITA 2025

India

If your business remits money to non-residents – royalties, technical or professional service fees, interest, dividends, or management charges – […]

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TDS & TCS: FY 2025-26 vs. FY 2026-27 – A Complete Comparative Guide

India

India’s tax landscape undergoes a significant structural shift from 1 April 2026, when the Income-tax Act, 2025 (ITA 2025) replaces

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Key changes proposed in Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026

India

Background The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (“the Bill”) has been introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 23, 2026,

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Singapore GST InvoiceNow Requirement: What Businesses Must Know

Singapore

Singapore is raising the bar on tax compliance and the clock is ticking. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)

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Delaware Franchise tax – How your Share Structure Can Cost You Up to $200K in taxes

USA Tax Updates

Most startup founders choose Delaware for its business-friendly laws, specialized Court of Chancery, and investor preference. But one critical decision

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Overview of New Income Tax Act 2025

India Direct Tax

After more than six decades, India has replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 (“Old Act”) with the Income-tax Act, 2025 (“New

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How to Set Up a Company in Singapore in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide

Singapore Singapore Knowledge Series

Singapore makes it easier to start a business than almost anywhere else in the world. Low taxes, zero red tape,

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Compliance Is Basic. Wealth Architecture Is Strategic: Why International Tax Advisors in India Matter More Than Ever

India Singapore UAE USA

Summary Most individuals and businesses approach International tax advisors in India for tax compliance, return filing, and refunds. But in

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Double Tax Deduction for Internationalization (DTDI) Scheme

Singapore Singapore Knowledge Series

The scheme runs from 1 April 2012 through 31 December 2030. Companies can benefit either through the automatic route—where some

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Free Zone Persons: QFZP Conditions – Alert #3

UAE UAE Knowledge Series

In Alert #2, the focus was on the foundational QFZP conditions — presence in the Free Zone, substance requirements, and

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Free Zone Persons: QFZP Conditions – Alert #4

UAE UAE Knowledge Series

Summary In the fourth part of M2K’s UAE Corporate Tax Series, this alert continues to unpack the conditions required for

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Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme – July 2025

Direct Tax India Tax Updates

To boost employment and improve workforce benefits in India, the Union Cabinet has approved the Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, effective

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Dematerialisation of Securities for Private Companies

Direct Tax India Tax Updates

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has expanded the scope of dematerialisation by notifying the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of

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Free Zone Persons: QFZP Conditions #2

UAE UAE Knowledge Series

The UAE’s Corporate Tax regime introduces a new layer of compliance for Free Zone businesses, with strict rules around qualifying

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Sales Tax on Software and SaaS

US Sales Tax Series USA

Sales tax rules in the U.S. are complicated enough — but throw software and SaaS into the mix, and it

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Free Zone Persons: QFZP Conditions #1

UAE

With the rollout of Corporate Tax in the UAE effective for fiscal years starting on or after July 1, 2023,

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M2K – USA Sales Tax Series #8 – Sales and Use tax in Alabama

US Sales Tax Series USA

This alert explains how Alabama approaches sales and use tax, beginning with the basic structure of state and local taxation

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US Sales Tax Alert #1 – Introduction to Sales and Use Tax

USA

Sales and use tax compliance in the United States presents a unique set of challenges for businesses. Unlike countries that

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Voluntary Disclosure Agreement

US Sales Tax Series USA

When a business realizes it may owe sales or use tax in a U.S. state where it wasn’t registered, things

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Registration & Compliances

USA US Sales Tax Series

Once a business establishes nexus in a state, registration for sales tax is usually required. This applies whether nexus arises

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Determining Nexus

USA US Sales Tax Series

Nexus is the legal link between a business and a state that determines whether the business must register, collect, and

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Sales Tax Exemptions

USA US Sales Tax Series

Sales tax exemptions are an important but often misunderstood part of US sales and use tax compliance. They allow businesses

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Situs of Sales

USA US Sales Tax Series

Sales and use tax in the United States is complicated because each state and locality sets its own rules, rates,

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Reverse Flip from Singapore to India

India Tax Updates

Indian startups that once shifted their parent companies abroad for better funding access and regulatory ease are now making their

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Shopify Partners – Tax & Regulatory Landscape in India from Start to Exit

India Tax Updates

This blog is a practical guide for Shopify Partners in India, walking through the complete tax and regulatory journey—from setting

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Taxation in Kentucky

USA US State Tax Series

Kentucky has a well-defined tax system for corporations and pass-through entities, ensuring that all businesses operating in the state comply

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Taxation in Washington

USA US State Tax Series

Washington stands apart from most states in the U.S. because it does not impose a personal or corporate income tax.

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Taxation in West Virginia

USA US State Tax Series

West Virginia has a structured taxation system that applies differently to corporations and pass-through entities. C corporations are taxed directly

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Taxation in Wisconsin

USA US State Tax Series

Wisconsin imposes both corporate income and franchise taxes, alongside requirements for S corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and LLPs. The system ensures

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Taxation in Wyoming

USA US State Tax Series

Wyoming is one of the most tax-friendly states in the U.S. because it does not impose a corporate income tax,

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Taxation in Tennessee

USA US State Tax Series

Understanding taxation in Tennessee is critical for businesses that operate within the state or have a substantial nexus here. Tennessee’s

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Taxation in Texas

USA US State Tax Series

Texas, known for its business-friendly environment, takes a different approach to taxation compared to many other states. While Texas does

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Taxation in Utah

USA US State Tax Series

Utah has a structured approach to business taxation that applies differently depending on the type of entity. Corporations, partnerships, and

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Taxation in Vermont

USA US State Tax Series

Vermont has a structured taxation system that applies to both corporations and business entities like S corporations, partnerships, and LLCs.

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Taxation in Virginia

USA US State Tax Series

Virginia’s tax system has a clear framework for both corporations and pass-through entities. Corporations with income connected to Virginia must

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Taxation in Rhode Island

Tax Updates

Rhode Island has a structured tax framework that applies to C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and LLPs conducting business

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Taxation in South Carolina

USA US State Tax Series

South Carolina’s tax framework applies to a range of entities including C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and LLPs. C

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SM REIT Regulations – Updated

India Direct Tax Tax Updates

On 8th March 2024, SEBI officially notified the SM REIT (Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trusts) Regulations to bring

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Taxation in South Dakota

Tax Updates

South Dakota stands out among U.S. states for its simple and business-friendly tax structure. Unlike most states, South Dakota does

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Taxation in North Dakota

USA Tax Updates US State Tax Series

North Dakota has a structured system of taxation that applies to corporations, S corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and LLPs operating in

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Taxation in Ohio

USA US State Tax Series

Ohio takes a unique approach to business taxation. Unlike most states, it does not impose a corporate income tax or

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Taxation in Oklahoma

Tax Updates

Oklahoma imposes several layers of taxation on businesses depending on their structure and operations. Corporations must pay franchise tax based

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Taxation in Oregon

USA US State Tax Series

Oregon’s taxation system is distinct from many other states, combining the Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) with traditional corporate excise and

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Taxation in Pennsylvania

USA US State Tax Series

Pennsylvania’s tax system imposes specific obligations on corporations and pass-through entities. C corporations are required to file a PA Corporate

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Section 43B(h) Disallowance for Payments to MSMEs

India Direct Tax

The Finance Act, 2023 introduced a new clause (h) under Section 43B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, reshaping how

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Taxation in New York

USA US State Tax Series

New York State has one of the most complex tax structures in the United States, particularly for businesses operating as

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Taxation in North Carolina

USA US State Tax Series

North Carolina’s tax system creates clear rules for corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and LLCs operating in the state. At its

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Taxation in New Mexico

USA US State Tax Series

Corporate Income & Franchise Tax New Mexico doesn’t let corporations slip under the radar. If you’re incorporated in the state,

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Taxation in New Hampshire

USA US State Tax Series

New Hampshire does not levy a general sales tax or personal income tax, but it does impose business taxes on

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Taxation in Nevada

USA US State Tax Series

Nevada is one of the few states without corporate income tax, franchise tax, or personal income tax. However, businesses in

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