Advantages of Starting a Business in India for Foreign Investors

By Burgeon Law / Setting Up a Company / April 24, 2024 April 24, 2024

What makes India an irresistible investment opportunity for foreign investors amidst its thriving economy and progressive business reforms? In the global business environment, India stands out as a powerhouse of opportunity, with a thriving startup ecosystem and a government committed to attracting foreign investment through various incentives. The advantages of starting a business in India …

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Legal Requirements To Start A Business In India

By Burgeon Law / Setting Up a Company / April 23, 2024 April 23, 2024

What are the legal requirements for starting a business in India? Launching a business in India presents a thrilling opportunity for entrepreneurs around the globe, including for overseas companies and foreign nationals as India offers a vibrant market teeming with potential due to its diverse consumer base and robust economic growth. However, entrepreneurs must navigate …

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Private Limited Company in India

By Burgeon Law / Setting Up a Company / April 23, 2024 April 23, 2024

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a Private Limited Company in India? A Private Limited Company is a business structure governed under the Companies Act, 2013, where ownership is restricted to a small group of people and not open to public investment. This setup is particularly appealing in the Indian market due to its …

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Venture Capital Laws & Regulations in India

By Burgeon Law / Funds / April 10, 2024 April 10, 2024

Have you considered the critical importance of comprehending laws related to venture capital investments, startups, entrepreneurs and investors in India, a country that stands as the third-largest startup ecosystem globally, with over 50,000 startups as of 2020?[1] The Indian venture capital landscape is governed by a complex set of laws and regulations, framed and enforced …

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I4C’s Role in Enforcing Intermediary Liability

By Burgeon Law / Data Privacy / April 6, 2024 April 6, 2024

DID YOU KNOW? The Ministry of Home Affairs (“MHA”), in exercise of its powers under section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act 2000 (“IT Act”), has designated the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (“I4C”), to be the agency of MHA, to perform the function of notifying intermediaries regarding the instances of information, data or communication …

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Revised thresholds for notifying ‘Combinations’ with the CCI

By Burgeon Law / Corporate and Commercial / April 5, 2024 April 6, 2024

In a significant move aimed towards ease of doing business in India, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued two notifications on March 7, 2024 by way of which it has increased: (i) the jurisdictional thresholds under the Competition Act, 2002 (“Act”) (which determine the notifiability of a transaction to the Competition Commission of India …

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Supreme Court Clarifies Director’s Liability under NI Act

By Burgeon Law / Corporate and Commercial / April 5, 2024 April 6, 2024

In a recent judgment delivered on March 15, 2024, in the matter of Susela Padmavathy Amma. vs. M/S Bharti Airtel Ltd.,(2024 INSC 206), the Hon’ble Supreme Court (the “Court”), while quashing a criminal complaint filed against one of the directors of a company in connection with the offence punishable under Section 138 read with Section …

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Recent Court Rulings: Arbitration Appointment Limits in India

By Burgeon Law / Mediation and Conciliation / April 5, 2024 April 10, 2024

Introduction: In the realm of dispute resolution, arbitration offers a streamlined alternative to court litigation and has emerged as a preferred mode of resolving commercial disputes globally as well as in India. In India, the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“Arbitration Act”), regulates the laws in relation to arbitration proceedings. Through the passage of time, …

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Liability Clarifications for Company Officers

By Burgeon Law / Corporate and Commercial / April 5, 2024 April 6, 2024

In the event that violations are committed by companies under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (“Act”), in addition to the concerned company, proceedings can also be initiated against the “officer in default” under various provisions of the Act. The term “officer in default” is defined under the Act to include whole-time directors (“WTD”), …

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Mergers and Acquisitions Laws & Regulations in India

By Burgeon Law / Corporate and Commercial / April 3, 2024 April 4, 2024

What laws may restrict or regulate certain mergers and acquisitions in India, if any? This question marks the commencement of an exploration into the mergers and acquisitions laws and regulations within India. The Indian legal landscape governing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is complex and comprises various legislative acts, regulatory bodies and judicial precedents. These laws …

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