Questions about startups in India or startups doing business with Indian entities.
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Legal consultation in India
I just started working in India and the firm,I am working for, faces some small legal issues frequently. Small things like boundary dispute, customers check bounce etc. Since we have offices at ...
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software development project leads and sub-sourcing [closed]
We are just starting up and are into microsoft based software development services running from India. we are looking for some US/UK/Europe based software development firms which can ...
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Working on Startup for Indian market from outside India
I am working on a Software application designed for Indian market from outside India. I have a partner (in India) who knows the Indian market and knows the domain of the application inside-out (15 ...
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What would be the right strategy to promote a startup in India?
We have a rating based social blogging platform. The webiste got launched about a month ago and is in its beta stage now. Being established in India, where the domain of users of the site, the readers ...
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Shipping goods from India to Texas
I am starting a clothing business and have a manufacturer in Mumbai, India. Do I pay and Indian tax and/or a US tax for importing/exporting?
THANKS
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What legal documents should I receive after incorporation of a private company?
Few months ago, I started to incorporate a private company in India. Due to legal process overheads, I outsourced the task to a reputed law company.
Now, whole process is almost finished. I want to ...
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Is there any licence to build online business where the admin can buy the products from wholesellers and sell through online
I had an idea of online business where the buyer can buy their products from the online store, called as e commerce website. In this the website owners will buy the goods from the wholesellers and ...
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Is it necessary for non-Indian company to obtain a PAN number to sell to Indian companies?
Is it necessary for a company based outside India to obtain a PAN number to sell software to Indian companies?
It appears not from here http://india.gov.in/howdo/otherservice_details.php?service=15 ...
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starting a small research company in india vs abroad
I am an engineering student with pretty good ideas and a good team of innovators.
I wish to start a small company to build prototypes.. and then think about large scale manufacturing. What is the ...
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MD based LLC, outsourced technical expertise to India
I have a LLC based out of MD. I got a contract for a US based company, but a portion of it is outsourced to India. Can I pay them with funds in India, or should I transfer from a US based bank, once ...
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How to set up an LLC company in USA and a bank account for operating the LLC [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to register LLC in USA or LTD in UK and bank account, for foreigner?
Please help me out to form an LLC company in USA along with a bank account to operate it. I am ...
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What is the legal and tax implication of a US company (Texas C Corp) hiring employees directly in India
I am the co-founder/shareholder of a US based software startup (Texas C Corp). Due to some personal reasons I have had to move to India and to make the most of it, I am planning on hiring a few ...
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Registering a company in India with multiple activities
I am from Chennai, India. I'm planning to start a few different websites in sectors like recruitment, social networking, health care, IT solutions, matrimony, real estate, promotion of products, ...
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Are workers in Philippines an effective option for outsourcing? [closed]
The Replacemyself.com folks have a very believable story on why outsourcing to the Philippines is so much better than India, etc. But their marketing is so slick that I'm dubious.
Are these claims ...
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How to accept payments from companies in India?
Our business accepts payments via credit cards (Google Checkout + PayPal) and also via PayPal directly. We've had several requests from companies in India, stating that they cannot pay with a credit ...
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What is the difference between incorporation, private ltd and limited?
I'm an IT student from India. I want to start a new IT company in India with the name for example "Simplesoft Incorporation". I want to know, what is the difference between using incorporation and ...
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Whats next step? Am starting a Dropshipping company in India. I'll start with say 200 to 1000 shirts
I believe this will work here in India since there are more and more people willing to earn extra sitting right at their home. This gives a scope for future in dropshipping business. As am being in ...
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What is the difference between company name, brand and trademark?
I have some ideas that I plans to execute later. But for the moment, I want to "secure" the name, logo etc. of the business. I for one cannot seem to figure out the difference between the company ...
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Legal requirements to start a ecommerce website in India
I would like to start a ecommerce website in India, could you please help me with the legal requirements and any guidance for this. My intent is to sell merchandise through internet. Do I need to ...
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Can I start a company in India while working in the USA on an H1B?
Can I start an internet-based company in India, while working in the USA on an H1B visa? Will I be able to incorporate in India and pay taxes? Is it allowed? What are my options?
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What is the most economical way to pay people and companies in India from the US?
For the past several years we have used Paypal to pay freelancers and outsourcing companies in India. But as of March 1, 2011, it appears that Indian banking laws have changed and we can no longer use ...
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Planning for venture funding in India and the road ahead
I worked for few government organizations on contractual basis for four years. They were my premium customers for custom software applications. After freelancing for these many years and learning from ...
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How much time will it take to get a company registered?
In India, how much time would it take to register a company legally taking into account all the worst case scenarios?
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Can US LLC own Indian Pvt Ltd
Does anyone know if a USS LLC can wholly own an Indian Pvt Ltd company?
I know that many countries consider LLCs to be sole proprietorships and therefore do not allow them to own Pvt Ltds. Does ...
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What bases are to be covered when opening an online store in India?
What are the things one has to consider when opening an online store in India besides the website itself ?
Where all one has to register ?
Registrations Fee ?
Which state/city is most friendly for an ...
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Options for hiring Indian workers directly
My core aim is to hire people directly in India (Delhi) and spend a lot of time there myself (I am a British person with a British passport).
I am interested in knowing what are the best options for ...
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Are there any grants for starting IT business in India?
I have a unique and viable idea but no seed money. I also have low qualification (no college education) so no chance of funding by VCs.
I am aware of many programs by US and other governments. Are ...
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Thoughts invited on unconventional ways of raising money
As I learn, fundraising is always a nightmare. It drains a considerable amount of energy. No matter how promising the pitch you make, it's not sure to entice an Angel or a VC. Even if they agree, it ...
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What's the legal framework for a US company (Delaware LLC) to hire a full-time remote developer (e.g. India, Sri Lanka)?
We don't need a one-shot collaboration (see elance.com, odesk.com) but a long-term remote developer.
We don't know, legally speaking, how to proceed and which are the needed steps.
Thank you
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Web Design Startup India — Feel Alone & Depressed
I just started a new web design & SEO company in India.
For now we are targeting US, UK clients only.. so no personal meeting only email marketing stuff.
Most often I feel very alone and some ...
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Different ways to market my consulting firm in India
I am just into consulting (IT/ITES). Here the consulting means narrow downing the bridge between Job seekers and the Employers. The business is to get profile from the employer and find the equivalent ...
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Placement and training business
I am planning to start a business which is primarily based on talent search, recruitment and training. While the talent search and recruitment will be for Executive to Manager level, the training ...
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How to start restaurant reservation startup in India?
I am in the process of starting a restaurant reservation service which will book tables in real time and on weekends. It will add users' names to the guest list which will reduce the wait time of the ...
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Accounting software for a startup in India? [closed]
I was looking into the accounting software market on the big G, and was able to find many solutions for the US market but minimal suggestions/reviews appropriate for businesses in India.
What do you ...
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SAAS based app and payment system
We are building a SAAS based web app in India.
I want to know how can i get the payment from US, Europe or other countries.
What are the legal formalities?
How to handle refunds.
How to charge ...
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How to take your business worldwide?
I have a small scale industry in India. We are manufacturing construction-related steel items. I want to expand my business to other countries, but I'm not able to fetch good potential customers. Can ...
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Insurance solutions for online lending libraries?
We have started an online lending library for Children's books in India.
As with any lending library we send books to our members home. As with lent any items they can get damaged, lost in shipment ...
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Registering a software startup
I want to know what type of registration process is required for a software startup, specially in India. My startup specializes in LAMP and .NET. Is Microsoft Empower partner program worth subscribing ...
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How to open a graphics and animation company in India?
I am gathering information on how to set-up and run a graphics and animation company in India for mostly overseas clients. What is the overall procedure? What permits and licenses are required by law? ...
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Registering with STPI (software technology parks of India )
I would like to know what are the criteria and formalities required to register your company with STPI. Can anyone share their experience of the process and/or point me to some useful resources in ...
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Is LLP a good option for software start-up in India?
It's now possible to form an LLP in India. But is it a good option for a startup in India? Is it the right option when one partner may be from outside India?
