The Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC) is essentially the company’s record of its beneficial owners. It is a statutory requirement […]
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When talking about foreign professionals working in Singapore, the Employment Pass—or EP as most call it—comes up immediately. Issued by
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The term XBRL—short for eXtensible Business Reporting Language—may sound technical, but in Singapore it has become an everyday compliance matter.
Every company in Singapore comes face to face with the concept of an Annual General Meeting (AGM). It isn’t just
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Every company in Singapore, and now also Variable Capital Companies (VCCs), has one recurring obligation — filing the annual return
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In Singapore, every company carries a responsibility — and that responsibility includes having its financial statements and accounts reviewed by
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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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India’s startups have outgrown being a niche experiment. They’re hiring people, building products, and scaling fast. The problem was simple:
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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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Startups often face a unique challenge: they want great talent, but they don’t always have the cash to offer competitive
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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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In the first part of M2K’s Startup Series, we’re starting with the basics: how a business gets officially recognised as
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India’s automobile industry is one of the largest in the world, but it faces challenges that prevent it from reaching
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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
Taxability of Payment to Non-residents for Software as “Royalty” – Supreme Court Ruling Read More »
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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The Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) is a five-year framework issued by the Department of Commerce and Industry under the Foreign
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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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The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was presented in the Lok Sabha on 17 March 2020 as part of a larger
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The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 17 March 2020 during the Budget session. Its
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The Finance Act, 2020 received Presidential assent on 27 March 2020, giving legal effect to the proposals introduced in the
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The Finance Act, 2019 introduced sweeping changes to the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, particularly in relation to securities transactions. Until
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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) introduced the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2020, to strengthen
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Corporate restructuring through amalgamation often creates complicated intersections between company law and income tax law. A recurring issue arises when
On 20 September 2019, the Government of India announced a sweeping set of tax reforms that changed the way companies
The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019, published in the Gazette on 31 July 2019, represents a significant milestone in India’s ongoing
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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), through its notification dated 22 January 2019, introduced Form MSME-I, a mandatory filing aimed
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The concept of Significant Beneficial Ownership (SBO) was introduced to uncover the true individuals controlling companies that often hide behind
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On 11 October 2018, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) issued a notification amending Schedule III of the Companies Act,
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This blog explores the second part of the UAE’s Tax Procedures framework. If you’ve ever wondered what your rights and
Tax Procedures Part – II Read More »
On 13 June 2017, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) issued a notification granting significant relaxations and exemptions to Private
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When an Indian company pays a non-resident and wants to apply a reduced tax rate under a Double Taxation Avoidance
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When you walk into a store and pick up a packaged product, everything printed on that label — from the
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