Changes in Form 3CD wef 01.04.2017

[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY, PART-II, SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION (ii)] GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES) NOTIFICATION  [Notification No.  88 /2016, F.No.133/23/2015-TPL] New Delhi, the 29th  September, 2016 INCOME-TAX [Notification No.  88 /2016, F.No.133/23/2015-TPL]   S.O. 3080(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred … Read more

Audit by department: Justified or not?

Introduction “Audit” – One of the most dreaded consequence of getting registered with the service tax department. Nobody wants to get strangled in the vicious circles of departmental audit and yet, sooner or later, you have to face the dungeon of audit. Times and now, questions have been raised on the qualifications and eligibility of … Read more

Clarifications on the Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2016

Circular No.33 of 2016 F.No.142/11/2016-TPL Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Direct Taxes (TPL Division) *** Dated: 12th September, 2016 Clarifications on the Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2016 The Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2016 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Scheme’) incorporated as Chapter X of the Finance … Read more

The Government of Maharashtra has increased the VAT rates from 17th September 2016

Maharashtra Notification Amends Schedule C, D, & E Enhance tax rate to 6% and 13.5% w.e.f. 17-9-2016 Notification No. VAT. 1516/CR-123/Taxation-1- Dated 16th September, 2016 In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 9 of the Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act, 2002 (Mah. IX of 2005), the Government of Maharashtra hereby, with … Read more

Registration under MSME as Small/ Medium Scale Industries

The Government of India has enacted the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006. MSME stands for micro, small and medium enterprises and any enterprise that falls under any of these three categories. MSME enterprises are the backbone of any economy and are an engine of economic growth, promoting equitable development for all. … Read more

FIIs/RFPIs can now invest up to 100 per cent under PIS in M/s Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited

The Reserve Bank of India has today notified that Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs)/Registered Foreign Portfolios Investors (RFPIs) can now invest up to 100 per cent of the paid up capital of M/s Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited under the Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS). The Reserve Bank has stated that the company has passed resolutions at … Read more

Purchase of immovable property outside India by Resident Individuals

Part I. Purchase of immovable property outside India by Resident Individuals These FAQs attempt to put in place the common queries that users have on the subject in easy to understand language. However, for conducting a transaction, the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) and the regulations made or directions issued thereunder may be referred … Read more