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Transfer of Food License in India

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  Introduction Food licensing is an extremely important part of the food industry as it confirms that the products you provide to your customers are of the best quality. License required by law. Passage of safety and sanitation laws is necessary to provide healthy food to the people. Before opening a food business, a food business in India must complete the food license registration process. In this article, we will discuss the transfer of food licenses under the 2006 Food Safety and Standards Act. What is FSSAI (Food Standards and Safety Authority of India)? FSSAI stands for Food Standards and Safety Authority of India, which is the apex agency for regulating and monitoring food safety. FSSAI simple registration is required for all businesses in the food industry. You will need to register and provide information about your company type, manufacturing scale, product category or formulation etc. Food Business Operators (FBOs) are required to inform the Food Safety and Standard...

All you need to know about LLC Reinstatement

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  Introduction An LLC that has been revoked or administratively dissolved must be granted active status in order to be reinstated. Incorporating an LLC (Limited Liability Company) is recommended if the company has a large client base or important intellectual property. A state can administratively dissolve or revoke a company’s license if it has a long record of poor standing. The complete information in this article will help you learn more about LLC reinstatement. What is an LLC? A limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure that combines the liability protection of a corporation with the tax flexibility of a partnership. LLCs have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their ease of formation and flexibility in management. What is LLC Reinstatement? The term “reinstatement” refers to restoring an LLC or company to good standing with the state in which it was formed or registered to do business. A business entity may be administratively dissolved or suspen...

Process to add Co-Founder in a Private Limited Company

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  Introduction There are many different types of business entities, and the term “company” refers to a group that has acquired the distinction of being a separate legal entity. The founder of a company has an important role in the development of the company. The idea of starting or starting a business doesn’t always come from a single founder. Sometimes a founder needs additional help from a co-founder, who is a separate person from the company. The co-founder is the company’s first employee and helps with planning, financing, employee onboarding, product development, and mentoring. Who is the founder? The person who establishes the business is called the founder. The founder conducts all the preliminary research and builds his business. The founder usually works on everything when starting a business, be it financing, production, research or distribution. The founder of a start-up company is called an entrepreneur. Who is the founding partner? A person who starts a firm or other b...

Differences Between Trademark Assignment & Trademark Licensing

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  Introduction A key difference between trademark assignment and trademark licensing is that the assignment of a registered trademark is a change in ownership. Trademark licensing, on the other hand, is the transfer of certain rights (in a limited way) to a registered trademark while retaining ownership of the trademark. First let’s go, “What are trademark assignments and trademark licenses?” Let’s take a look at the benefits of trademark licensing and trademark assignment, and then move on to the differences. What is Trademark Assignment? According to the Trade Marks Act, 1999, a person entered in the Trademark Register as the owner of a trademark has the power to assign the trademark and to give effective receipt for any consideration for such assignment. Assignment is the complete transfer of ownership from the trademark owner to a third party. Trademark assignment is classified into two types: Assignment without Good Faith  — The assignor restricts the assignee from using ...

Reverse Charge Mechanism v/s Forward Charge Mechanism

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  Introduction Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) and Forward Charge Mechanism (FCM) are two different methods of levying tax on goods and services. RCM is a system in which the recipient of goods or services is liable to pay tax to the government instead of the supplier. On the other hand, FCM is a system in which the supplier of goods or services is responsible for collecting and paying taxes to the government. What is reverse-charge mechanism? The reverse-charge mechanism is a tax collection method where the responsibility for paying and reporting tax is transferred from the supplier of goods or services to the recipient (buyer or receiver of services), which is mostly used in B2B transactions and in certain services to prevent tax evasion. What are the advantages of reverse-charge mechanism? RCM has both advantages and disadvantages. One of the advantages of the reverse-charge mechanism is that it helps prevent tax evasion. When the recipient is responsible for paying the tax, the ...

All you need to know about Section 194F of the Income Tax Act

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  Introduction The Income Tax Act of India governs the taxation of income earned by individuals, companies and other entities. Section 194F is one of the sections of the Act, which deals with tax deduction (TDS) on payments made for lottery, crossword puzzle, card game or other game-related profits. This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Section 194F and its implications for taxpayers. What is Section 194F of the Income Tax Act, 1961? Section 194F was inserted in the Income Tax Act of 1961 to ensure taxation of profits from games of chance. It mandates deduction of TDS on any payment made for winnings from lotteries, crossword puzzles, card games and other games of chance. The rate of TDS under section 194F is 30% of the total winnings. If the profit is Rs. 10,000, the payer is bound to deduct TDS and remit it to the Income Tax Department. This section applies to anyone paying for winnings from games of chance. This includes companies, individuals and any oth...