Part 1: A Study of the Indian Tax System Part 2: Taxation of E-commerce Transactions From the printing press to the digital revolution, humankind has been inclined to innovate first and plan later. It goes without saying that in the modern world, technology develops faster than the law. Cell- phones and…
Read moreCommercial Agency Law of Oman "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln The most prevalent form of doing business in the Gulf Co-operation Council countries (the GCC) for the foreign companies is to appoint a local agent…
Read moreGolden Visa to Europe The Golden Visa is otherwise known as the “Golden Door” to Europe. For some, the “Golden Door” is a marriage of convenience to gain easy access to Europe. As the economic crisis spreads all over the world, Europe is introducing new laws, which facilitate foreign…
Read moreUAE's Outbound Investment in India 'Foreign Investment is what keeps the whole show going.' - Patrick Barkey Think about a predicament in which a bank would charge its customers a fee amounting to two-thirds of your deposits for the purpose of handling the finances. Bizarre, some might say! However, this…
Read moreAgency Law of Russian Federation - FAQs STA continues to be in the vanguard of trade and commerce across national boundaries. As we continue to advise clients on matters of franchise and agency law within the Russian marketplace, in this issue we take a close look at the Russian law…
Read moreTrademark Infringements in India Think about a company. It has spent a lot of money. First, in making a one-of-a kind product, and then in advertising it to the world. The product becomes a hit, taking the company to greater and greater heights. It spreads like wildfire. But one day,…
Read moreOnce an entrepôt facilitating trade between the Asian subcontinent and the Middle East, today the United Arab Emirates is home to more than 2 Million Indians together with foreign residents, this expat population accounts for more than eighty percent of UAE’s total population. Inevitably the successful completion of many ambitious…
Read more€1 Company Formation in Portugal Since 2005 Portugal has been focused on increasing its competitive presence. The implementation of this so-called “technological plan” has consisted of the modernization of national laws, the improvement of efficiency in the public sector by the reducing of bureaucracy and the optimization of resource allocation.…
Read moreCompany Formation in Bahrain – the Options of a Foreign Investor The geography alone paints the picture of a holiday-maker’s paradise. As an island located off the western shores of the Persian Gulf, the mere mention of Bahrain puts us in mind of white-sand beaches, calm azure seas, palm trees,…
Read moreBuildings versus “Builts” The acquisition of land and off-plan purchases in Qatar It’s fascinating to see that in this age of consumerism people are so eager to keep abreast of the latest products that they are willing to pay for an item before so much as a picture or description…
Read moreA LOOK AT EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES IN ETHIOPIA Barren landscapes. Desert-like conditions. Extreme poverty. Owing to extensive media coverage such terms are universally called upon in the characterization of Ethiopia. But pause for one moment here and search online for images of capital city Addis Ababa Was this what…
Read moreAs STA Law Firm continues to explore, broaden and diversify its presence in newer jurisdictions, our team of attorneys continues to be committed to providing bespoke and strategic legal advice. Jennifer Leader discusses the Agency Law of Qatar and provides significant inputs for all - agents, distributors, principals, and investors…
Read moreThe new Malta Individual Investor Programme is an attractive proposition for wealthy non-EU citizens who wish to benefit from citizenship in Malta, a highly respected, stable and neutral EU Member State. EU citizenship confers a number of important rights, including the right to move freely in all 28 EU countries.…
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