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How to Register a Company in USA from India (Legal Guide 2026)A growing number of Indian entrepreneurs are exploring company registration in the USA from India to expand globally. Establishing a US entity not only boosts customer trust but also makes cross-border transactions smoother. Here’s the big question: Can Indian citizens legally register a company in the USA without relocating? The answer is YES. You do […]Read the article CFO Services In India: Everything You Need To Know About CFO ServicesThe abbreviation of the term CFO is a chief financial officer. Every company has a CFO who is responsible for managing the economic actions and decisions of a company. Financial activities include the preparation of a financial plan and analyzing the prepared project. The CFO is the one who advises the company on all financial […]Read the article India-Qatar Trade Pact: Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Economic CooperationIndia and Qatar are set to finalize the framework for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) in early October 2025. This move comes as both nations aim to bolster their economic ties and mitigate the impact of recent U.S. tariffs on Indian exports. The FTA is expected to enhance trade relations, expand investment opportunities, and […]Read the article IRS non-discrimination testing for the 401(k) planSteering through the intricate terrain of IRS non-discrimination testing for IRS 401(k) plans needs precision and foresight. Annually, these tests serve as the litmus test for equitable distribution of benefits and adherence to 401k contribution limits for highly compensated employee (HCEs), safeguarding against disproportionate advantages for HCEs. Timely completion, typically following year-end, is imperative to […]Read the article Mandatory Filing of Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR) by Reporting companies under the new legislation of Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)With the new year, on January 1, 2024, the gavel struck, ushering in the next era in American corporate governance by implementing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This legislation coupled with the new FinCEN rules emerge from the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020. They aim to act as a bulwark against the shadows of financial […]Read the article New vs Old Tax Regime- A Guide for FY 2023-24 Income Tax FilersWith the introduction of the new tax regime and its divergence from the familiar old tax regime, Indian taxpayers can find themselves at crossroads regarding the old vs new tax slab. As we conclude the financial year 2023-24 and prepare for the tax filing season, grasping the comparison between new vs old tax regime becomes […]Read the article Unlock Tax Benefits and High Returns with a Gift City Fund for HNIs: A Professional Investment VehicleThe Gift City Fund is a special purpose vehicle (SPV) set up under the Indian Companies Act 2013 that enables HNIs to invest in overseas markets and enjoy the benefits of global exposure. This fund is managed by a professional fund manager and is subject to Indian regulations. The fund is registered with the Reserve […]Read the article The Conundrum of PFIC ReportingA Passive Foreign Investment Company, or a PFIC, is a corporation that is located overseas and satisfies one of the following two criteria: What is a PFIC? At least 75% of the corporation’s gross income is passive i.e. not from regular business activities At least 50% of the company’s assets are investments, which produce income […]Read the article Tax Relief on income from FRAThe rise of the Silicon Valley in the US saw a lot of Indians move base in search of a better and brighter future. After securing their and their family’s future, these individuals are now repatriating back to their homeland after retirement. Generally, Indian residents are taxed on worldwide income. An individual who is an […]Read the article Insights into reporting foreign assets in your ITRIn 2016, the Panama Papers took the world by storm. The Panama papers were essentially leaked documents that contained names and financial information of celebrities, business people, government officials, etc. who had offshore entities for the purpose of evading taxes. And out of the thousands of names released, 500 were Indians. These 500 Indians were […]Read the article The EB-5 and LRS combination for IndiansEB-5 is an Immigrant Investor program (employment-based fifth preference visa) created in 1990 that provides a legal path for immigrants to become lawful permanent residents i.e. Green Card holders. Under this program, the individual needs to invest in a commercial enterprise / for-profit activity that also creates or preserves 10 full-time permanent jobs in […]Read the article What is an EIN and how to apply for it?Every firm should obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN). You can keep your personal and business finances separate with these nine-digit ID numbers. It may seem like a waste of effort to acquire an EIN for a single proprietor, but its advantages far exceed the time it takes to get one. To identify a business, […]Read the article Filing 2021 returns – US expat editionAmerican citizens and Green card holders living overseas need to file their tax returns just like other Americans would. It does not matter where they draw their income from, the taxes must be filed! Here is what such expats should pay heed to while filing their 2021 returns in 2022. Whom do these apply to? […]Read the article A short lexicon of Taxes to keep in mind during RetirementIt is said that an hour of planning can save you 10 hours of doing. Just like tax planning is crucial every year, it is also important that one plans for one’s retirement. It is never too soon or too late to do your retirement planning. It is a continuous process that will reap its […]Read the article The tax benefits a baby brings.Every time a baby is born, friends, family, and close ones rush to buy gifts – clothes, essentials, toys and whatnot. But what is the biggest gift that new parents can get? Tax benefits. Yes, with all the joys and the sleepless nights, new parents also get to save some money! This is particularly beneficial […]Read the article