FORM FC-TRS : A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO FOREIGN SHARE TRANSFERS AND COMPLIANCE IN INDIA Contributed by : Pooja Jain Cross-border share transfers are a critical component of India’s foreign investment ecosystem. To ensure transparency and compliance, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated reporting of such transactions through Form FC-TRS under the Foreign Exchange […]
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Balancing Control and Exit : Legal Risk Allocation in Private Equity Deals
Balancing Control and Exit : How Legal Drafting Allocates Financial Risk in Private Equity Deals Contributed By: P.B.V.Mahesh As part of SimplyBiz’s mission to support growing businesses through seamless transactional, legal, and governance support, this article examines how control and exit rights are balanced against financial risk in PE deals, and the legal tools practitioners […]
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – A Framework from the Perspective of Implementing Agencies
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – A Framework from the Perspective of Implementing Agencies Contributed By: Geetanjli Aggarwal Email: geetanjali@simplybiz.in The landscape of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India transformed with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, which for the first time required eligible Companies to spend on social initiatives—ushering in a new era of […]
External Commercial Borrowings (ECB): A Strategic Tool for Corporate Financing in India
External Commercial Borrowings (ECB): A Strategic Tool for Corporate Financing in India Contributed by: Poorvi Gupta poorvi@simplybiz.in As India’s growth story accelerates, businesses are looking beyond domestic markets for cheaper, faster financing. External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) have become a buzzword, allowing Indian companies to tap global funds with ease. From powering start-ups to fueling large […]
Stamp Duty on Securities A Comprehensive Guide for Companies
Stamp Duty on Securities: A Comprehensive Guide for Companies Contributed By: Karishma Mantri karishma@simplybiz.in Stamp duty is a tax on certain transactions, granting them legal recognition. Under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, it applies to corporate actions such as the issue, transfer, or allotment of securities, and must be paid […]