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Foreign Company Registration in India: A Guide for International Businesses

 Foreign businesses looking to expand into the Indian market need to understand the legal and regulatory requirements before starting their operations. India offers several opportunities for international companies, but choosing the right business structure is an important part of the expansion process. Foreign Company Registration in India allows an overseas business to establish a presence in the country through different structures depending on its business objectives, activities, and investment plans. What Is a Foreign Company? A foreign company is an entity incorporated outside India that establishes a place of business in India and carries out business activities in the country. Foreign companies can establish their presence in India through different options. The commonly used structures include a wholly owned subsidiary, joint venture, liaison office, project office, and branch office. Each structure has its own purpose, permitted activities, and compliance requiremen...

Private Limited Company Registration in India – Everything You Need to Know

Starting a business in India requires careful planning, and selecting the right legal structure is one of the first important decisions an entrepreneur needs to make. For startups, growing businesses, and entrepreneurs who want to establish a professional business, Private Limited Company Registration is one of the preferred options. A private limited company provides a separate legal identity and a structured framework for conducting business activities. What is a Private Limited Company? A Private Limited Company is a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013. It has a separate legal identity from its shareholders and directors. Once incorporated, the company can own property, enter into contracts, open bank accounts, and conduct business in its own name. A private limited company generally requires at least two members and two directors. The maximum number of members is generally 200, subject to the provisions of the Companies Act. The structure is particularly suitable fo...

Public Limited Company​ Registration in India

A Public Limited Company under Company Act 2013 is a company that has limited liability and offers shares to the general public. Its stock can be acquired by anyone, either privately through (IPO) initial public offering or via trades on the stock market. A Public Limited Company is strictly regulated and is required to publish its true financial health to its shareholders. Characteristics of a Public Limited Company Directors As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 to start a public limited company, a minimum of 3 directors are required and there is no restriction on the maximum number of directors. Limited Liability The liability of each shareholder is limited. In simple words, a shareholder of a public limited company isn’t personally responsible for any loss or debts of the company for any amount greater than the amount invested by them; contrary to partnerships and sole proprietorships, where the partners and business owners are jointly and severally liable for the debts...

One Person Company Registration in India

A new concept has been introduced in the Company’s Act 2013, about the One Person Company (OPC). In a Private Company, a minimum of 2 Directors and 2 Members are required whereas in a Public Company, a minimum of 3 Directors and a minimum of 7 members. A single person could not incorporate a Company previously. One Person Company (OPC) is a company incorporated by a single person. Before the enforcement of the Companies Act, 2013, a single person could not establish a company. If an individual wanted to establish his business, he/she could opt only for a sole proprietorship as there had to be a minimum of two directors and two members to establish a company. As per Section 2(62) of the Company’s Act 2013, a company can be formed with just 1 Director and 1 member. It is a form of a company where the compliance requirements are lesser than that of a private company. The Companies Act, 2013 provides that an individual can form a company with one single member and one director. The dire...

FSSAI Registration in India

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Every food business operator involved in the manufacturing, processing, storage distribution and sale of food products must compulsorily obtain FSSAI Registration or License. FSSAI Registration is different from the FSSAI License in the sense that depending on the size and nature of the business, FBO should obtain the necessary registration or license. It is a 14-digit registration or a license number that is printed on all the food packages. The 14 digit registration number gives details about the assembling state, producer’s permit. This registration procedure is aimed to create more accountability on the FBO to maintain the quality of the food products. The licensing and registration procedure and requirements are regulated by Food Safety & Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Regulations, 2011. Food Business Operators (FBOs) Who Require FSSAI Registration The FBOs carrying on the following kinds of business are mandatorily required to obtain an FSSAI Regist...

ISO Certification in India

ISO refers to International Organization for Standardisation. It is an independent organisation that provides standards in terms of quality, safety, and efficiency of products and services provided by businesses. With the increasing competition among the business, it is important to deliver high quality of goods & services in order to sustain in the market. ISO certification helps to improve your business credibility as well as overall efficiency of the business. Pre-Requisite to ISO Certification Process in India Choosing the type of ISO Certification First of all, you need to choose the type of ISO certification required for your business. There are various types of ISO certification available such as : ISO 9001 2008 – Quality Management ISO 14001 – Environmental Management ISO 27001 – Information security Management ISO 22008 – Food Safety Management and so on. Choosing an ISO Certification Body It must be noted that ISO itself does not prov...

GST Advisory in India

Goods and Services Tax is one of the significant indirect tax reforms in India since Independence. It was first introduced in July 2017. Goods and services tax is a single unified tax on both the Goods and Services that is levied only on 'value-added' to goods and services at each stage in the industrial supply chain. GST has brought a broad impact on each facet of business operations in the country, such as pricing of products and services, optimizing the supply chain, IT accounting, and tax compliance systems. It overall impacts the tax incidence, tax structure, tax payment, tax computation, compliance, credit utilization, and reporting that changed the entire indirect tax system's functioning. The Government has been very active in structuring its processes and adjusting to the demands of the industry. The various clarifications or changes in law at the time of the introduction of GST were done to ensure that no businesses get affected in the future. At CAGMC, our profe...