Doing Business in India

​An Introduction to India: Key facts and figures.- Why India matters and where India is going.- A Brief History of India: Ancient India.- Independence through present day.- Political structure.-  Indian Business Etiquette and Culture: Making appointments and greetings.-Religions and holidays.- Negotiating a deal and entertaining clients.- Food, travel and safety.- Communication challenges.-  Key Sectors for FDI: Investing in Indian public-private partnerships.- Investment Policy and Procedure:  FDI trends.- Government initiatives to promote FDI.- FDI policy and regulations.- Establishing legal entities: liaison office, project offices, branch offices, private limited companies.- Tax considerations.- Trademark and patent applications.- Special economic and development zones.- Labor laws and labor costs.- Demographic and Geographic Overview of India: State and Union Territory overviews.- India and China Compared: China vs. India, the next 20 years.- Bilateral trade.- Establishing business in China vs. India.- Corporate income taxes compared.- Directory.