India update: New Direct Tax Code 2009 and the dual GST impact on your business in India

Oct 08 2009

The Padang Room, Singapore Cricket Club

Following up on what he mentioned during the 2009 Budget speech, the Indian Finance Minister unveiled the new draft Tax Code in August 2009 for public consultation. While it proposes a reduction in the corporate tax rate, it encompasses many new issues which may have a significant bearing on doing business in India. This is a very significant fiscal policy initiative of the new Government and once the public has given its feedback, the Code taking shape of an Act should be well underway.

An equally important policy reform in the indirect tax area is the proposed introduction of the dual Goods and Services Tax (GST) with effect from April 2010. The dual GST will profoundly impact the way business is done in India and has implications on supply chains, product pricing, top line growth and profitability.

PricewaterhouseCoopers invites you to a breakfast briefing on the new Indian Tax Code and the GST which will cover the following:

Direct Tax Code

  • What does the Code mean in terms of doing business in India?
  • What are the changes it proposes to bring about?
  • How will these changes affect you?

GST

  • What are the challenges and opportunities arising from the dual GST?
  • What changes in business models and processes and procedures should businesses consider, in order to optimise on GST?
  • What are the recommended next steps for the GST?

Who should attend
CEOs, CFOs, financial controllers, bankers, investors, accountants, consultants, tax professionals and other business representatives who are planning to or are already doing business in India.

Date & time
8 October 2009, Thursday
8.00 – 11.00 am

Fee
S$35 - Clients/alumni of PricewaterhouseCoopers
S$40 - Public 

* Fee includes breakfast, handouts & 7% GST


Presentation by: Tax Partners from PwC India and PwC Singapore

 

More information about the seminar, including details on how to register, is available in the flyer >