Month: June 2020

Further tax deadline extensions announced

In view of the continuing impact of the pandemic, and bearing in mind the additional time businesses / taxpayers will need to return to normal, the Indian tax authority has announced further extensions in deadlines (previously extended in announcements made by the authority in March 2020 / May 2020).  The extensions relevant to employers / […]

Tracking #Covid19 India regulations

Here is a ready chart to help one identify current status of the immigration, tax and social security compliance impacting international assignees / their employers in India during #Covid19.  Covid19 Visa / Work permit restrictions International commercial flights into India are banned until midnight 30 June 2020, post which further relaxations / restrictions will be […]

Universal Social Security

In the absence of a comprehensive network of Social Security Agreements (SSA) between India and other countries and even more importantly, with gaps in coverage having a deep impact on retirement planning, it may be time for the Indian Provident Fund laws to be amended to secure coverage for all Indian citizens, whether employed by […]

India opens door for business travel

The Indian Government has removed #covid19 restrictions on business visits to India. Foreign nationals can now seek fresh Business visas to arrive in India by making applications to the concerned Indian Consulates in their home country. A multiple-entry Business visa / an Electronic visa that is already held will not be treated as a valid travel document […]