Shaleen Shah

Equalisation Levy is going to create a huge problem for startups

[Source: www.forbesindia.com] Tax lawyer Nishith Desai believes the Equalisation Levy, also known as ‘Google Tax’, will have important repercussions for the Indian startup ecosystem As part of the continuing opposition from industry bodies to the ‘Equalisation Levy’ that came into effect earlier this year, the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and law firm Nishith Desai Associates, in a

Withhold TDS when purchasing property from builder

December 23, 2013
When I met my friend Ameya Joshi last weekend over coffee, he excitedly informed me that he had recently booked a four-bedroom apartment in an upcoming scheme of a reputed builder. He went on to explain how good a deal he had bagged, both from the builder and the bank

Retrospective breather needed for EOUs in Gujarat

November 26, 2013
Export-oriented units (EOUs) in Gujarat have a new problem. The development commissioner (DC), Kandla, has asked the units to return the Central Sales Tax (CST) refunded to them, on the basis of objections raised by the Central Revenue Audit (CRA) team from Ahmedabad. According to para 6.11 (c) (i) of

The tax implications for NRIs buying property in India

August 10, 2013
The falling rupee and the lull in the property market in many cities are attracting Indians settled abroad to consider property investments in India. Non-resident Indians are allowed to purchase residential or commercial property in India but not agricultural land / plantation property / farm house, says Amarpal S. Chadha,
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