Delaware Flip vs Reverse Flip: The Tax Math Nobody Does
Key Takeaways A Delaware Flip moves the parent company to the US. A Reverse Flip moves it back to India. The Delaware Flip triggers Indian capital gains tax at an effective rate of about 14.95…
FEMA Compounding Penalties: What Indian Startup Founders Need to Know
Key Takeaways FEMA penalties can be up to 3x the contravention amount for ongoing violations. RBI's compounding facility lets you self-report and settle penalties before enforcement action. The compounding fee depends on the contravention amount,…
5 Things That Go Wrong When Indian Startups Expand Abroad
Expanding abroad is exciting. But for most Indian startups, it also comes with a compliance minefield that nobody warns you about. We put together a visual guide covering the 5 most common things that go…
How to Structure a US Subsidiary from India (Without Getting FEMA Wrong)
Every week, at least one founder asks me: "I want to set up a US entity. How do I do it?" The answer is not "just incorporate in Delaware." The answer starts with understanding which…
FEMA Year-End Compliance: What APR and FLA Filings Mean for Your Startup
March 31 is four days away. If your startup has foreign investors on its cap table, or if you have set up a subsidiary overseas, there are two RBI filings you cannot afford to miss:…
RBI FEMA ODI Compliance Made Easy
Want to take your Indian business global—build a subsidiary in Singapore, or invest in a hot Dubai startup? Hold up! Before you transfer a cent overseas, you NEED to get the Reserve Bank of India’s…
Unlocking Global Opportunities: UAE Free Trade Zone Entry
? Unlocking Global Opportunities: UAE Free Trade Zone Entry With the UAE positioning itself as a global hub for trade, finance, and innovation, Free Trade Zones (FTZs) present lucrative opportunities for Indian entrepreneurs and corporates…