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Equalisation Levy is going to create a huge problem for startups

January 2, 2017
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[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 white paper released on Tuesday, said the measure would hurt Indian startups. “The short point that we’re making is that it is going to create a huge problem for startups,

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