Reliefs – Part I
UAE UAE Knowledge SeriesWhen it comes to corporate tax, relief provisions can be real game changers—especially for businesses navigating losses, internal restructuring, or […]
Reliefs – Part II
UAE UAE Knowledge SeriesIf your company is going through a merger, restructuring, or winding down a division, you’ll want to know how tax
TN Stamp Duty on Amalgamation
Direct Tax India Tax UpdatesA recent ruling by the Madras High Court has reshaped how stamp duty applies to amalgamation orders in Tamil Nadu.
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Levy of Corporate Tax
UAE UAE Knowledge SeriesThis blog breaks down the recently introduced Corporate Tax regime in the UAE—why it was introduced, who it applies to,
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Taxation of Non-Residents – State Sourced Income
UAE UAE Knowledge SeriesIf you’re a non-resident doing business with the UAE — maybe you’re selling to clients, providing services remotely, or investing
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Permanent Establishment
UAE UAE Knowledge SeriesThis blog dives deep into the concept of Permanent Establishment (PE) under UAE Corporate Tax Law. If you’re a foreign
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Exempt Persons and Exempt Income
UAE UAE Knowledge SeriesThis blog explores the concept of Exempt Persons and Exempt Income under the UAE Corporate Tax regime. If you’re a
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Taxation of Trust – Part 5
India Succession Planning SeriesThis part of M2K’s Succession Planning Series (#29) focuses on how various landmark legal rulings have shaped the understanding of
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Taxation of Trust – Part 2
India Succession Planning SeriesIn Part I of the Taxation of Trust series, we explored how private trusts are taxed and how the trust’s
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Taxation of Trust – Part I
India Succession Planning SeriesTrusts are often used as estate planning tools, but when it comes to taxes, things get a bit murky. Unlike
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Landmark decisions on the Validity of the Will
India Succession Planning SeriesIn this edition of M2K Advisors’ Succession Planning Series (#20), we explore four major court rulings that have helped define
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Contesting a Will and Safeguard Measures
India Succession Planning SeriesThis blog, part of M2K Advisors’ Succession Planning Series (#19), takes a practical look at how wills can be contested—and
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laws relating to Wills – Part I
India Succession Planning SeriesWhile most people think wills are only governed by the Indian Succession Act, the truth is that several other laws
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Laws relating to Wills – Part II
India Succession Planning SeriesThis edition (#18) of the Succession Planning Series by M2K Advisors picks up from Part I and focuses exclusively on
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Legacy under a Will
Tax UpdatesThis edition (#16) of the M2K Advisors Succession Planning Series unpacks a crucial piece of will-related planning: legacies. Specifically, it
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Attestation, Alteration and Revocation of Wills
India Succession Planning SeriesThis blog is part of M2K Advisors’ Succession Planning Series (#14) and focuses on three crucial yet often misunderstood elements
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REGISTRATION OF A WILL, PROBATE AND LETTER OF ADMINISTRATION – WILLS
India Succession Planning SeriesWhen 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 of a Will
India Succession Planning SeriesDrafting 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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Introduction to Will under Indian Succession Act
India Succession Planning SeriesLet’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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Doing Business Guide
India Tax UpdatesWhenever someone talks about starting a business in Singapore, the first thing you hear is how “easy” it is. True,
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Rules of Intestate Succession for Christians
India Succession Planning SeriesWhen a Christian passes away without a valid Will, the law doesn’t leave things to chance. The Indian Succession Act,
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Key Aspects in Hindu Succession Act, 1956
India Succession Planning SeriesWhen a Hindu person dies without leaving a Will, there’s a legal roadmap for who inherits what. That map is
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Guide for the FinTech Industry
Singapore Singapore Knowledge SeriesFinTech isn’t a passing buzzword anymore—it’s the machinery under much of today’s financial system. But here’s the catch: while the
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Intestate Succession for Hindu Female
India Succession Planning SeriesWhen a Hindu woman passes away without writing a Will, her property isn’t automatically passed down to her children or
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Illustrations on Intestate Succession for Hindu Male
India Succession Planning SeriesWhen a Hindu male passes away without leaving a valid Will, the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 comes into play. It
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Rules for Intestate Succession for Hindu Male – Part 2
India Succession Planning SeriesWhen a Hindu man dies without leaving a Will, the law decides how his property is distributed. The Hindu Succession
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Rules for Intestate Succession for Male – Part 1
Tax UpdatesWhen a Hindu male dies without a Will, the law doesn’t leave anything to guesswork. The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
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An Introduction to Hindu Succession Act, 1956
India Succession Planning SeriesIf someone dies without a Will, there’s no guessing who gets what. The law decides. For Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and
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Types of Succession in India
India Succession Planning SeriesWhen a person dies, one of the first questions that comes up is simple: what happens to their property? The
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Overhaul of ODI Regime
Tax UpdatesAfter almost two decades, the Central Government has pressed reset on the overseas investment framework. In August 2022, the Foreign
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An Introduction to Succession Planning
India Succession Planning SeriesSuccession planning isn’t just about passing on money or assets — it’s about avoiding chaos, protecting family relationships, and ensuring
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Withholding Tax
Singapore Singapore Knowledge SeriesWithholding tax, often shortened to WHT, is really about the government collecting tax at the point of payment rather than
Input Tax Credit (Basics)
Singapore Singapore Knowledge SeriesIn Singapore’s GST framework, “input tax” refers to the GST your business pays on purchases — whether that’s buying goods
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Blocked Input Tax Credits
Singapore Singapore Knowledge SeriesIf you’re GST-registered in Singapore, the general idea is simple: you can claim the GST you’ve paid on business purchases
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AIS Filing
Singapore Singapore Knowledge SeriesThe Auto Inclusion Scheme, or AIS as it is more commonly called, was introduced to simplify the way employment income
GST Registration
Singapore Singapore Knowledge SeriesGST in Singapore is, in simple terms, a consumption tax. It sits on most goods and services sold locally and
GST Filing Requirements
Singapore Singapore Knowledge SeriesEvery business that registers for GST in Singapore steps into a firm obligation — quarterly filing of returns with IRAS.
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Basic Invoicing Rules
Singapore Singapore Knowledge SeriesTax Invoice If you’re GST-registered in Singapore, there’s no getting around it — when you sell to another GST-registered business,
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Record Keeping
Singapore Singapore Knowledge SeriesLet’s be honest — in Singapore, keeping proper records isn’t just “good business practice.” It’s mandatory. And not in a
Implications of Late GST Filing
Singapore Singapore Knowledge Series Tax UpdatesFiling GST returns is not optional. It’s a hard deadline, and once that date slips, the problems begin. When a
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Strike off Company in Singapore
Singapore Singapore Knowledge SeriesWhen a business stops running in Singapore, owners often ask — what next? Keeping the company alive on paper costs
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Taxability of Individuals in Singapore
Singapore Singapore Knowledge SeriesTaxation for individuals in Singapore begins with a key question: are you a resident or not? The answer depends on
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Taxability of Corporates
Singapore Singapore Knowledge SeriesIn Singapore, not every business structure is seen as a company for tax purposes. Sole proprietorships and partnerships fall outside
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Certificate of Residence (COR)
Singapore Singapore Knowledge SeriesThe Certificate of Residence, usually called COR, is a letter that IRAS issues to confirm that a company or individual
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Dormant Company
Singapore Singapore Knowledge SeriesA dormant company, in simple terms, is one that has stopped carrying on business activity. That means no trading, no
Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI)
Singapore Singapore Knowledge SeriesEstimated Chargeable Income, or ECI, is basically an early estimate of a company’s taxable profits for a given Year of
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Tax Return Requirements
Singapore Singapore Knowledge SeriesEvery company that has been set up in Singapore has to deal with tax filings — it is not optional,
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Incorporation of Company
Singapore Singapore Knowledge SeriesStarting a business in Singapore is not just about having an idea or funds; the law requires that every person
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Allotment of Shares in Singapore
Singapore Singapore Knowledge SeriesIf you’re running a company in Singapore, issuing new shares isn’t just a matter of internal agreement. The law has
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Issuance of Share Certificates
Singapore Singapore Knowledge SeriesA share certificate is not just paper; it’s the official confirmation that someone owns shares in a company. Think of
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