India has taken big steps, and continues to do so, in simplifying the way taxation operates in the country. But with tax authority aggression still as prominent as ever and challenges in the characterisation of income, legal classification of investment vehicles, structure of investors, and the country’s high corporate tax rate as key issues to be aware of for those investing in India, Matthew Gilleard outlines the challenges to expect and how to navigate around them.
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