How to register Authorized Dealer (AD) code with the valid International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)?
/ How to register Authorized Dealer (AD) code with a valid Importer Exporter Code (IEC)? An application to connect Authorized Dealer (AD) code with Importer Exporter Code (IEC) needs to be made with the directorate general of foreign trade, who informs the customs to conduct the necessary change. On receipt of the Authorized Dealer (AD) […]
What is a Provisional Duty Bond (PD Bond) and what is Special Valuation Branch (SVB)?
/ What is a Provisional Duty Bond (PD Bond) and what is Special Valuation Branch (SVB)? Understanding the Importance of Special Valuation Branch (SVB) Certification and Provisional Duty Bonds for Smooth Customs Clearance in India For foreign companies importing goods into India, navigating customs regulations can be complex and challenging. One key aspect of this […]
How to regain financial control of your India business
/ How to Regain Financial Control of your India Business • Lack of business visibility and dependence on gut feeling for taking business decisions• Insufficient financial control commensurate to the size of the organization• Financial distress due to slow transactions, inflexible systems and poor communication • Lack of employee accountability for business processes Are you […]
Sales In India – Best India Market Entry Strategy
/ Sales In India – Best India Market Entry Strategy To sell foreign products successfully in India you need to choose the right India market-entry strategy. India’s markets are insatiable and sales in India are booming. The growing middle class are demanding improved quality and more choice in almost all sectors – from infrastructure to […]
Why choose India as your Outsourcing Partner
WHY CHOOSE INDIA AS YOUR OUTSOURCING PARTNER? A Comprehensive Guide to Back Office Outsourcing Back office outsourcing refers to a process where back-office services are outsourced to a third-party provider. The main reason behind this is to save money from purchasing offices and hiring employees. The back office is deemed crucial for the smooth functioning […]
If we only expect 1-2 invoices a month how can M+V Altios help us?
/ If we only expect 1-2 invoices a month how can Maier Vidorno Altios help us? Maier Vidorno Altios can help you whether you only have one shipment a year – or 50 shipments a month. We understand how to manage orders and the import process for almost all industries, and we hold import licences across the country. […]
How do I import into India? Is Import-Export in India complicated?
/ How do I import into India? / Is Import-Export in India complicated? The first import into India is usually a bit confusing no matter what industry you are in. It is not complicated, but requires certain registrations and processes – these will vary from industry to industry – and it can be a tough […]
What are the risks of having a Permanent Establishment in India and how can you avoid them?
/ What are the risks of having a Permanent Establishment in India and how can you avoid them? According to Article 5 of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and the concepts underpinning Permanent Establishment in India, any profits of an enterprise of one Contracting State are taxable in the other state, only if the enterprise […]
What factors affect the decision of own set-up v/s working with an agent?
/ What factors affect the decision of own set-up v/s working with an agent? There are pros and cons to both approaches – own set-up and agent – and most of them are to do with transparency and level of investment. Own-set up Agent Pros You stay in control of all aspects You internalise everything […]
Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS)
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has notified “Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Orders for bringing various Electronics & Information Technology products under Compulsory Registration Scheme. Bureau of Indian Standards grants licence to the manufacturers to use or apply Standard Mark with unique R-number, through registration based on self-declaration of conformity […]