In recent times, India Inc. has witnessed a paradigm shift in the conduct of business. With the Insolvency and Bankruptcy regime (IBC) kicking in, companies are becoming exceedingly wary of any defaults in repaying creditors and banks, fearing that creditors/ lender banks may drag them to the NCLT for resolution.
The Finance Act, 2017 has introduced two important sections in the Income tax Act, 1961, with the intent of curbing perceived tax abuse: section 56(2)(x) and section 50CA. While the existing anti-abuse section, i.e., section 56(2)(vii) was applicable only in case of individuals, HUF, firms and unlisted companies; section 56(2) (x) has been incorporated to […]
We see many big business houses run by second or third generation families with different ideologies or intending to diversify their businesses. Occasionally, it leads to separation of business and to family disputes. While most settle the issues amongst themselves, some families drag them to court.
This article summarises the amendment brought in Section 10(38) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, the exemptions provided under the section through notification issued by the central government and discusses few situations where exemption may not be available.
The article discusses the need for business to be conducted through LLP, the need to migrate from LLP to Company structure, various ways for migration from LLP to Company structure and issues revolving around it.
