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Founders often rush to incorporate abroad without deciding whether their Singapore or foreign company should be owned personally under LRS or through their Indian company under ODI. This article explains the differences, tax impact, FEMA compliance, and long-term implications — and helps founders choose the structure that investors prefer and regulators respect.
Indian sellers selling on Amazon.com cannot join Brand Registry with an Indian trademark. This guide explains why a U.S. trademark is mandatory, how to file it from India, timelines, costs, and how Eclectic Legal helps sellers protect their listings from hijackers and counterfeiters.
Indian founders frequently set up companies abroad but unknowingly violate FEMA when funding them through fintech platforms like Wise or Payoneer. This article explains the hidden legal risks, RBI rules, and the correct ODI/LRS process for overseas investment — and how to regularise past mistakes. A must-read for anyone incorporating in Singapore, Dubai, or Delaware and building cross-border structures from India.
Singapore has become the preferred global base for Indian founders, but incorporation alone isn’t enough. This guide explains how to open a Singapore company from India with full FEMA and RBI compliance, timelines, bank setup, visa options, and the common mistakes founders make when using fintech transfers. A practical, 2025-ready roadmap for building a legally sound international structure.
Singapore has become a preferred base for Indian startups to raise global capital, protect IP, and reduce tax exposure. A Singapore holding company enables foreign fundraising, IP ownership outside India, and compliant FDI into India. This guide explains structuring, RBI filings, tax rules, and how to avoid round-tripping risks.
A clear, practical guide to drafting a Statement of Novelty for design registration in India under the Designs Act, 2000 — includes examples, legal tips, and mistakes to avoid for startups and SMEs filing with IP India.
A complete checklist of documents required for design registration in India under the Designs Act, 2000 — including Form 1, representation sheets, statement of novelty, Power of Attorney, and ownership proof. Perfect guide for startups and SMEs filing with IP India.
Indian companies expanding to the U.S. must register their trademarks under USPTO or via the Madrid Protocol to prevent brand misuse. This detailed 2025 guide explains the step-by-step filing process, documents, timeline, cost, and how Eclectic Legal ensures your trademark is professionally managed and globally protected.
Design registration in India protects the visual appearance of products — shape, pattern, or configuration — under the Designs Act, 2000. This article explains the full registration process, fees, rights, duration, and legal remedies for infringement. It also includes examples, renewal timelines, and FAQs tailored for startups, manufacturers, and innovators. Written by Prashant Kumar, Partner at Eclectic Legal, it offers practical insights on how to protect your product’s look and brand identity through proper design registration and enforcement in India.
Setting up a company in GIFT City requires coordination with multiple regulators — the MCA, GIFT SEZ Authority, and IFSCA. This guide by Eclectic Legal explains each step, from incorporation and approvals to licensing and tax benefits for IFSC entities in India.
