Equity Shares – Initial Issue, Rights & Bonus Issue

Prepared by Dipesh N Mehta Introduction  Most companies are usually started privately by their promoter(s). However, the promoters‘ capital and the borrowings from banks and financial institutions may not be sufficient for setting up or running the business over a long term, especially when the business grows and looks to expand. So, companies invite the public […]

Beneficial Ownership – Legal Framework in India

Beneficial ownership refers to the true ownership of an asset, property or company, even if the legal ownership is held by someone else. In other words, a beneficial owner is a person or entity that enjoys the benefits of owning an asset, even if the legal title or registration is held by another party. This […]

Funding Options

Funding refers to the financial resources provided to a person, organization, or project to support its activities or achieve its objectives. In business, funding may come from various sources, including venture capitalists, angel investors, government grants, bank loans, and crowdfunding platforms. The process of securing funding often involves preparing a business plan, outlining the potential […]

Family Office

A family office is a private wealth management entity that serves high net worth families. Family offices can be Single-Family Office or Multi-Family Office and provide services such as investment management, tax planning, estate planning, philanthropy, and family governance. The advantages of having a family office include customized services to fit the unique needs of the family, […]

ESG & it’s Impact

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. These three factors are used to evaluate the sustainability and ethical impact of a company’s business practices. ESG factors are becoming increasingly important in finance. Investors are recognizing the impact that a company’s sustainability and ethical practices can have on its long-term financial performance. As a result, many […]

Destination India – Incentives

India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world. The country has a diverse economy, with a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and service sectors. India is also home to a large number of small and medium-sized enterprises, which contribute significantly to the country’s economic growth. India’s business environment has improved in recent years due to […]

Claiming of Foreign Travel Expenses for the purpose of Business

Background Foreign travel expenses are costs incurred while traveling specifically for the purposes of conducting business related activities. These are among the most common business expense deductions. However, there are some restrictions placed on these expenses by various regulations. This Article evaluates the allowability and restrictions of foreign travel expenses incurred by any person of […]

Blockchain

Prepared by Dipesh N Mehta Introduction The real estate industry is approaching the subject of Blockchain with a good deal of skepticism. They should put them down so as not to play into the hands of the Internet companies. Blockchain, the technology behind Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, is currently one of the most cited developments in digital intelligence […]

Accounting for E-commerce

Prepared by Dipesh N Mehta Introduction The real estate industry is approaching the subject of Blockchain with a good deal of skepticism. They should put them down so as not to play into the hands of the Internet companies. Blockchain, the technology behind Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, is currently one of the most cited developments in digital intelligence […]