India offers a manufacturing base that can integrate well with a head office in Australia or New Zealand and is attractive for several reasons relative to other Asian countries, including

• access to the high potential of a rapidly increasing domestic market with no import duties or taxes
• cost competitiveness
• a highly educated, relatively young and low cost workforce that is easy to train and significant management talent
• rule of law, political stability and transparency (the Indian legal system is founded in British common law and protects intellectual property rights)
• cultural affinity to the West through its colonial past and high levels of English proficiency (English is a national language and a unifying force in a country with hundreds of unique languages and dialects) and
• rapidly improving infrastructure with efficient shipping connections and road/rail links between the hinterland and ports to facilitate exports and improve freight costs.

Moreover, in building an operation in India, you can also take advantage of:

• tax incentives offered by the Indian government for operations in certain ‘backward’ states and districts to encourage regional development
• a treaty for the avoidance of double taxation signed between Australia and India
• a sophisticated, world class banking system
• a currency that is expected to be fully convertible within five years

Our Support

With consultants already in their own businesses, Indelligence is able to provide unique insights into the business and regulatory environment in India. Our consultants can assist in identifying the most appropriate method for establishing an operation.

Indelligence’s objective is to streamline your project by navigating the local systems and practices. We can assist you in:

• Assessing the local market to advise appropriate locations for operations
• Working through the planning and approvals processes for your business
• Advising on compliancewith local labour, product labeling and taxation laws for your business, including introduction to local legal and accounting support networks
• Liaising with government bodies to smooth project development
• Setting realistic project timelines that account for any local issues and cultural practices.

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