Impact of 50% Wage Definition Rule on Gratuity Provisions in Foreign-Owned Indian Companies 2026
The 50% wage definition rule has changed how every employer in India calculates gratuity, and foreign-owned companies feel the effect most. Many were built on structures where basic pay is only 30–40% of total pay. Under the new labour codes, that structure no longer works for gratuity. If you run an Indian subsidiary, a branch […]
FLA Return (Foreign Liabilities and Assets) – First-Year Filing Best Guide for Foreign-Owned Companies 2026
If your company received FLA Return filing obligations after receiving Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) or making Overseas Direct Investment (ODI), missing this annual compliance can attract significant RBI penalties. For foreign-owned companies newly incorporated in India — whether through private limited company registration, LLP registration, or branch/liaison office setup — the FLA Return is one […]