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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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has expanded the scope of dematerialisation by notifying the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of
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Indian startups that once shifted their parent companies abroad for better funding access and regulatory ease are now making their
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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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On 8th March 2024, SEBI officially notified the SM REIT (Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trusts) Regulations to bring
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The Finance Act, 2023 introduced a new clause (h) under Section 43B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, reshaping how
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This edition (#15) of the M2K Advisors Succession Planning Series explains the concept of bequest under a will—how it works,
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The scope of angel tax under Section 56(2)(viib) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 has widened significantly. With amendments introduced
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India’s GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) has emerged as a strategic international financial hub, attracting global and domestic fund
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The tax treatment of Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) and similar incentive schemes like Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Phantom Stocks, and
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After two decades, Tamil Nadu has revised its stamp duty and registration fee structure under the Registration Act, 1908. The
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The real estate industry has undergone remarkable changes over the last few decades. From individual high-rise towers to expansive townships
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India’s Gujarat International Fin-Tech City (GIFT City) is positioning itself as a serious player in the global ship leasing space.
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A recent ruling by the Madras High Court has reshaped how stamp duty applies to amalgamation orders in Tamil Nadu.
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This part of M2K’s Succession Planning Series (#29) focuses on how various landmark legal rulings have shaped the understanding of
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In Part I of the Taxation of Trust series, we explored how private trusts are taxed and how the trust’s
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Trusts are often used as estate planning tools, but when it comes to taxes, things get a bit murky. Unlike
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In this edition of M2K Advisors’ Succession Planning Series (#20), we explore four major court rulings that have helped define
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This blog, part of M2K Advisors’ Succession Planning Series (#19), takes a practical look at how wills can be contested—and
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While most people think wills are only governed by the Indian Succession Act, the truth is that several other laws
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This edition (#18) of the Succession Planning Series by M2K Advisors picks up from Part I and focuses exclusively on
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This blog is part of M2K Advisors’ Succession Planning Series (#14) and focuses on three crucial yet often misunderstood elements
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When someone passes away, it’s not always their absence that causes stress. It’s the confusion. The paperwork. The questions about
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Drafting a Will isn’t just about dividing wealth—it’s about clarity, intention, and peace of mind. This blog breaks down everything
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Let’s be honest—most people don’t want to think about Wills until it’s too late. But the truth is, having a
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Whenever someone talks about starting a business in Singapore, the first thing you hear is how “easy” it is. True,
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When a Christian passes away without a valid Will, the law doesn’t leave things to chance. The Indian Succession Act,
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When a Hindu person dies without leaving a Will, there’s a legal roadmap for who inherits what. That map is
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When a Hindu woman passes away without writing a Will, her property isn’t automatically passed down to her children or
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When a Hindu male passes away without leaving a valid Will, the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 comes into play. It
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When a Hindu man dies without leaving a Will, the law decides how his property is distributed. The Hindu Succession
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If someone dies without a Will, there’s no guessing who gets what. The law decides. For Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and
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When a person dies, one of the first questions that comes up is simple: what happens to their property? The
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Succession planning isn’t just about passing on money or assets — it’s about avoiding chaos, protecting family relationships, and ensuring
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Starting a business isn’t just about having a great product or service — it’s also about navigating the legal and
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For many entrepreneurs, the first big hurdle is not the idea, but the lack of money to prove it can
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When startups in India look to scale, they often tap into foreign capital — whether through direct investment, overseas expansion,
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When someone sells their home and makes a profit, it’s usually followed by a hefty capital gains tax. But what
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This part of the Succession Planning Series focuses entirely on discretionary trusts, a structure where beneficiaries do not have defined
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In the early stages, startups often go through long periods of losses before breaking even. Many of them raise equity
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When startups raise funding, they’re not just thinking about how much they’re getting — they’re also thinking about what they’re
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In the early stages of running a business, every rupee counts. For startups, the pressure is real — you’re balancing
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India’s textiles industry is vast and diverse, but until recently, its global competitiveness in certain high-value categories has been limited.
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The Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) is one of the most significant changes in
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For nearly two decades, one of the most debated issues in Indian international taxation was whether payments to non-residents for
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The Finance Act, 2020 brought a major change to the scope of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) by introducing sub-section
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When India went into lockdown in March 2020, the government, regulators, and the Reserve Bank of India quickly introduced a
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The sudden outbreak of COVID-19 and the nationwide lockdown in March 2020 created an immediate challenge for taxpayers across India.
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The 39th GST Council Meeting, held on 14 March 2020, brought several important changes to simplify compliance, clarify rules, and
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The Companies’ Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (CFSS-2020) was introduced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to give companies a
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