Article by Varsha Chamakura, Edited by Adhip Ray. Subsequent Revisions made by independent authors to keep the article up-to-date. The concept of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) has attracted the corporate sphere all over the world. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in India is no different. M&A culture in India increased over the years, after the […]
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In today’s fast-paced digital world, software development has become a crucial aspect of business operations. A well-drafted software development agreement can ensure that both the developer and the client are on the same page, mitigating potential conflicts and fostering a successful working relationship. Under Indian law, software development agreements are primarily governed by the Information
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While most countries around the globe are trying to get a one-up in digitizing their economy and bringing in a digital version of their currency in the monetary circulation, India seems to be a country leading this venture, with the recent launch of its digital rupee as a pilot project in select cities. However this
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The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) is a comprehensive legislation in India that governs foreign exchange transactions, external trade, and payments. Important sections of FEMA at a glance! Principles in FEMA that businesses must watch out for include: FEMA Sections Explained Penalties under FEMA that Businesses Need to Watch Out For!
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Note: This article is not specifically on US Law, but is for an internationally wide audience. For the US version relating to purely a US legal system, visit our article on stock purchase agreement. What is a Share Purchase Agreement A share purchase agreement (SPA) is a contract between the seller and buyer of shares
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Incorporating a private company in India can seem like a daunting task due to the multitude of legal processes and forms involved. However, with a comprehensive understanding of the steps and their importance, it becomes manageable. Incorporation gives your company a legal identity, protects your personal assets, and boosts your credibility among customers and investors.
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A Trademark is a visual symbol, a distinctive sign or indicator in the form of text or pictorial representation that sets a product apart from other products. It helps customers identify products which are manufactured or services that are provided by a certain person or business. The main function of a trademark is to exclusively
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As an entrepreneur, managing your business single-handedly means that your business could be considered either as a sole proprietorship or as a one-person company (OPC). Though both of these terms sound alike and have major similarities there are also a few very important differences which you need to be aware of in order to take
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If you want to get a patent in India, the specification of the patent is arguably one of the most important things you need to keep in mind, other than the claims. Getting a patent application done right, involves ensuring that the claim that you put forward in your application is well-supported by the patent
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The provisions relating to buy-back of shares in India are governed by Section 68 to Section 70 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014. Buy-back of Shares of Indian Companies – The Conditions However, no buy-back of any kind of shares can be made out of the proceeds
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