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Canadian SME Gateway to India

India’s economic growth is leading to an increase in income and consumer spending which presents tremendous opportunities for Canadian companies.

Take advantage of curated information to make better decisions and avoid mistakes, deepen your understanding to enter, grow and succeed in the Indian market.

Key information for Canadian SMEs

The Indian market

Learn more about the vibrant Indian market and business opportunities across the country's many regions.

Options for establishing a business

Ecommerce in India

Learn about the main players in the e-commerce marketplace in India, marketing strategies and more

New Government procurement in India

Learn about the digital public procurement portal of the Indian government

Market entry options

Discover what business establishment options and market entry strategies are best suited for you

Negotiating a commercial agreement

Learn how to negotiate and execute a valid commercial agreement and obtain information about the Indian law on stamping and registration

Opening a bank account in India

The different types of bank accounts available for businesses and the requirements for opening one

New Project office

Eligibility and compliance in establishing a project office in India

Role of relationships and types of essential relationships in business

The importance of fostering the right business relationships to help you succeed in India

New Setting up a Liaison Office in India

Learn about the establishment of liaison offices in India and the scope of their eligible activities

Special economic zones

Learn more about geographical regions that have liberal economic laws across India and how you can leverage them

Fiscal and accounting policies

Double taxation avoidance agreements

How to avoid double taxation and the different tax relief mechanisms

New Equalization levy and goods and services tax in ecommerce transactions

Learn about the levy applicable to certain online transactions and the interplay with GST in E-Commerce transactions

New Financing and fund repatriation

Discover the different methods through which international entities can finance their subsidiary and repatriate funds

GST in India: Goods and services tax

Different rates of GST applicable to different products and information about registration

New Indian tax system for Canadian companies

Navigating the Indian tax system for foreign enterprises

Payment options in India

Find information about payment methods in International Trade

Update Tax and audit deadlines in India

Tax and audit requirements for companies doing business in India

Update Tax rates in India

Tax rates applicable to companies and individuals in India

Human resources

New Employee benefit programs

Some common employee benefits programs offered by companies in India

New Employee provident fund

Some of India's most important social security programs for workers, retirement benefits and pension schemes

New Employment contracts in India

Key components, restrictions, and types of employment contracts in India

New Employment visa for foreign employees in India

Learn about the categories, eligibility, restrictions, and documents required for the processing of an employment visa

New Human resources and technology

How technology is being used to improve HR practices and address challenges in the workplace

New Income tax and obligations of employers with respect to tax laws

Information for employers on income tax regimes and their responsibilities regarding the income tax of their employees

New Labour laws in India

Labour laws enacted and enforced at the federal and state levels

New Leave system in India

The main categories of leave employees may be entitled to

New Recruitment process in India

Learn about the steps involved in recruiting potential candidates

New Salary structure

Learn about the components and types of employee salaries in establishing a competitive pay structure in India

New Social security obligations

More information on India's social security schemes for employees and agreements for foreigners working in the country

New Termination process

Types of termination, best practices, and rules regarding termination in compliance with local labour laws

New Types of employees

Information on the categories of employees in India

Export logistics and sales

Drafting sales contracts in India

Best practices when drafting a sales contract with an Indian customer

Import requirements

Information about the steps involved in importing goods to India

Labelling and customs regulations

Information about the different labelling standards in India and what should be on your labels

Legal Metrology Act

Learn about the rules and regulations for weighing and measuring goods destined to be sold in India

Logistics and distribution

Key considerations related to logistics when exporting to India

Intellectual Property (IP) protection

Copyright registration

Procedures for copyright registration and the rights of copyright owners in India

New Data privacy legislation

Information on laws regulating digital data processing and prevent companies from transferring data across borders

Patent protection

Key considerations related to patent protection, the types of patents that exist and a step-by-step guide on registration

The benefits of IP Rights

Key considerations related to IP protection when doing business in India

Trademark registration

Why trademark registration should be part of your strategy and how to get your trademark registered

Trade secret protection

How to use trade secrets to sustain a competitive advantage in India

Additional resources

Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) network and support

Our team in India is composed of 47 trade commissioners located in 8 points of service across the country. For general trade inquiries contact: indiacommerce@international.gc.ca.

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