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Land Required For Setting up Data Centers

We have the below requirements for setting up Data Centres in the locations mentioned below

  1. Minimum and maximum Land size in terms of acres: Min 4-5 acres ( 4 acres in Mumbai Suburban, 5 acres min in other micro markets / max 10 acres)
  2. Minimum road width and frontage of the property: 30 ft and 120 mts ( if single entry need two gates 80 mts apart)
  3. Maximum budget for acquisition of a land parcel depending on location and city: as per market
  4. Will JD be okay or only outright options are open..? Outright
  5. Factors determining the suitability of a land parcel for Data Center projects: Preferred location will be in the range of 5-6 kms of existing DCs in all the locations.
  6. For Mumbai – we understand preferred location is: Chandivali, Airoli, Ghansholi, Rabale to Kharghar
  7. For Hyderabad, we understand preferred location is:Madhapur or Gachibowli / Hitech city
  8. Please share the preferred locations for Chennai – Ambattur, Noida, Gurgaon- NA and Bangalore- Whitefield

For further details and discussion, please email the details to sudheendra@intellexconsulting.com or WhatsApp on 91-98200-88394

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What is the GST Amnesty Scheme – Who can apply, how to apply and what is the last date

Who can apply for the scheme

  1. Taxpayer who could not file appeal against demand order passed on or before 31.3.23,

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Those taxpayers who’s earlier appeal was rejected solely on the ground that appeal was filed after deadline was over can apply for this scheme.

  1. This means that appeal under GST amnesty scheme cannot be filed against GST orders issued under different sections like refund rejection, cancellation of GST registration etc.

How to Apply

  1. Appeal under GST amnesty scheme against the GST demand order must be filed electronically in Form APL-01.
  2. An enhanced pre deposit of 12.5% of the demand is required to be paid prior to filing appeal out of which atleast 20% of such pre-deposit of 12.5% is required to be paid in cash. Balance 80% can be paid through credit.

Last date to apply
Last date to apply for the GST amnesty scheme is 31.1.2024.

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5 New Income Tax Rules that will impact you in 2024

  1. Revised Tax Slab: To make the new tax regime more attractive, adjustments were made to the income tax slabs within this framework.
  • No tax on income up to ₹3 Lakhs
  • 5% for income between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹6 Lakhs
  • 10% for income from ₹6 Lakhs to ₹9 Lakhs
  • 15% for income from ₹9 Lakhs to ₹12 Lakhs
  • 20% for income from ₹12 Lakhs to ₹15 Lakhs
  • 30% for income exceeding ₹15 Lakhs
  1. Tax exemption limit in the new tax regime: The tax exemption limit has been increased in the new tax regime. People adopting the new tax system will get tax exemption on income of up to ₹3 Lakhs, which until now was available only up to ₹2.5 Lakhs. That means tax exemption on additional ₹50,000 will be available from this year.
  2. New tax regime becomes default: The new tax regime has been made the default regime. That is, while filing an ITR, it will by default show the new tax regime. If you want to go with the old tax system, you will have to select it manually.
  3. Increase in Tax Rebate: Under Section 87A of the Income Tax Act, the Rebate limit has been increased from ₹12,500 to ₹25,000 in the new tax regime.
  4. Standard deduction of ₹50,000: Till last year, employees and pensioners paying income tax used to get tax deductions of ₹50,000 only under the old tax system. From this year, employees and pensioners who choose the new tax regime will also get a standard deduction of ₹50,000.

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Startup and Growth Stage Equity Funding in India and most of the Countries outside India.

We Help Startups In Raising Funds By Connecting Them With Angel Investors, Seed Funds, Venture Capital Funds, Private Equity Funds, HNIs and Family Offices in India and outside India in most of the Countries.

We also arrange Venture Debt , Business Loans, Invoice Discounting etc

Only well managed Companies with good Founding Team will be considered.

As an expert startup consulting team, we work with startups and scaleups to design a comprehensive investment strategy and an engaging investment proposition. We then introduce them to relevant investors to execute successful funding campaigns.

We work with founders to help them raise funding for seed stage, Series A, and beyond , including Growth Stage and Pre-IPO Stages by designing a comprehensive investment strategy, introducing relevant investors, and executing successful funding campaigns.

We also take up assignments like Mentoring and Virtual CFO for startups on Payment basis or Sweat Equity basis

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10 Lessons from The Five Rules for Successful Stock Investing by Pat Dorsey and Joe Mansueto:

  1. Invest for Fun, Not Just Money: Embrace the joy of investing and the thrill of uncovering hidden gems. Don’t let the pursuit of profit overshadow the enjoyment of the journey.
  2. Fear is Kryptonite to Joy: Don’t let fear dictate your investment decisions. Understand market cycles and manage your emotions for rational and long-term success.
  3. Focus on the Big Moats: Seek companies with sustainable competitive advantages, like strong brands, switching costs, or network effects, providing long-term growth potential.
  4. Pick Stocks, Not the Market: Don’t rely on passive index funds. Actively research and choose individual stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential.
  5. Look for the Untouchables: Identify companies with resilient businesses and strong management, poised to thrive regardless of market conditions.
  6. Understand the Drivers of Growth: Look beyond financial metrics and delve into the qualitative factors driving a company’s success, like its culture, innovation, and customer loyalty.
  7. Know Your Circle of Competence: Invest in what you understand. Stick to industries and companies where you have expertise or a strong interest to make informed decisions.
  8. Be a Patient Investor: Successful investing takes time and discipline. Don’t expect overnight riches, but stay committed to your long-term strategies.
  9. Control What You Can Control: Focus on your investment decisions and risk management, not trying to predict the market’s unpredictable movements.
  10. Continuous Learning is Key: Never stop learning and adapting. Stay updated on market trends, research new companies, and refine your investment strategies over time.

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ONLY SUCCESSOR CAN CLAIM SHARES OR DEBENTURES, AND NOT NOMINEE, RULES SC

The claim over financial instruments such as share and debenture certificates should be with the successor by law or by will of the original owner, and not with the nominee, the Supreme Court has ruled.

As per a judgment on December 14, even if a person is a nominee in a share/debenture certificate, he is not entitled to inherit it by default. The inheritance or the succession of these instruments will be determined by the contents of the deceased’s will or as per the succession laws. Succession in India is determined either by a will written by the owner or by laws such as the Hindu Succession Act or the Indian Succession Act.

The judgment was passed in a family dispute where the patriarch of the family gave the inheritance of shares and debentures to one of his two sons. The other son, who was the nominee in the instruments, objected to this. The nominee had claimed that he was the beneficial owner of the shares by virtue of being the nominee.

The issue reached the Bombay High Court where a division bench held that nominees are appointed to ensure that the instruments are protected, until the legal heirs or legal representatives of the deceased take appropriate steps to claim their rights over it. The HC concluded that the provisions relating to nomination do not have precedence over the law in relation to testamentary or intestate (succession without will).

The issue ultimately reached the Supreme Court in 2017, and a decision in the case was passed by a two-judge bench comprising Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Sanjay Karol.

It was contended in the court that none of the laws contemplate for a ‘third mode of succession’ wherein a person inherits financial instruments merely by being named as a successor. It was also contended that the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and 2013 the intention of having a nominee in the share/debenture certificate is to only aid the process of transfer of shares and not be made a successor.

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6 Key Changes in New Income Tax Returns forms for FY 2022-23 / AY 2023-24:

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1) Separate schedule for Crypto/VDA income

If you made any income from crypto and other virtual digital assets in FY 2022-23 then you will have to report such income in a separate schedule

Tax provisions for taxation of VDAs was introduced from FY 2022-23

2) Intraday Trading Disclosure

There is now an option to disclose turnover and income from intra-day trading in the trading accounts.

3) Old vs New tax regime

A new questionnaire in ITR 3 and ITR 4 has been added to determine if the taxpayer has opted out of the New Tax Regime in previous years.

4) Foreign Institutional Investor Disclosure

Foreign institutional investors (FII/FPI) must provide their SEBI registration number as an additional disclosure measure.

5) Balance Sheet Reporting

Advances received from individuals specified in Sec 40A(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act and others must be reported under the ‘Advances’ heading in Source of Funds

6) No common return form

The tax department has not yet made the expected announcement of a common ITR form proposed in the Union Budget 2023-24.

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Registrar of Companies raids popular Audit Firm in Chennai and find 1500 Fraud Companies registered.

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Racket behind Incorporation of over 1500 fraud Companies in Chennai busted!

The Registrar of Companies, RoC, in a search and seizure operation conducted in the registered office of a popular Audit and legal firm in Chennai, “Kanakkupillai.com” registered as Govche India Pvt.Ltd busted a racket involved in forgery and creation of fake documents for incorporating over 1500 companies all over India including the infamous Aarudhra Gold and their group of Companies.

Registrar of Companies, the regulatory arm of Ministry of Corporate Affairs is empowered to conduct search and seizure operations under Section 209 of Companies Act 2013.

The RoC and his team of officers from the Indian Corporate Law Service, ICLS, from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs conducted the search and seizure operations at the same time in the registered office of Kanakkupillai.com at West Karikalan street, Adambakkam and in the residence of the Chartered Accountant, Smt. K. Kiruthiga at Velachery, who is now found to have ‘signed and certified’ the fake incorporation forms used for registration of over 1500 Companies via a webportal Kanakkupillai.com.

The officials conducted the operation based on the documents filed and scrutinized at Central Registration Centre (CRC) which is now the centralised centre for incorporations of companies and LLPs all over India. It was revealed that kanakkupillai.com in connivance with CA Kiruthiga, the certifying professional created fake address proofs and fabricated bank statements for getting the company incorporated with the ROC. It is seen that she has used the same address for incorporating multiple number of companies by creating various forged documents. The same professional was also appointed as the Statutory auditor for Aarudhra gold and its group companies which was recently in the news for defrauding the public an amount of over 2100 crore rupees.

She is also appointed as the Statutory auditor in more than 300 Companies.
During the raids, ROC has seized physical documents and various electronic gadgets, computers etc which were used for the creation of fabricated and forged Documents. About 50 employees associated with the portal kanakkupillai.com is also under the lens of the authorities.

It is further learnt that the office of ROC is stepping up its watch on the Chartered Accountants and Audit firms filing such fake documents with MCA and stringent action against these kind of malpractices shall follow in the light of increasing economic offences in the state. Fake companies incorporated are being rampantly abused by the promoters and directors for money laundering and other serious financial crimes after luring the public to invest/deposit in these fraud entities. Public are also advised to be cautious while investing their money in various schemes which promise unrealistic returns.

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Important things from GST Aspect to remember this March 2023 ending

1) Billing Series: New billing series for FY 23-24 w.e.f. 1st April 2023 should be started.

2) E-Invoicing: Businesses with an annual aggregate turnover of more than Rs.10 crore, as calculated in any preceding financial year from 2017-18 up to 2022-23, must begin generating e-invoices from 1st April 2023. 

3) Letter of Undertaking (LUT): All the exporters or who supplies goods or services to SEZ without payment of GST should apply for LUT in form GST RFD 11 for FY 2023-24.

4) Composition Scheme: Small taxpayer having turnover less than 1.5 crore should calculate tax liability under composition scheme and normal option, and accordingly may opt for the option which is beneficial to them considering all the conditions.

5) Quarterly Return Monthly Payment (QRMP) Scheme: Taxpayers having Turnover below Rs 5 Crores shall have an option to select the frequency of GST return i.e., QRMP Scheme filing for FY 2023-24 till 30th April 2023.

6) Reconciliation of turnover between GSTR1 and GSTR 3B and books: Prepare and reconcile the turnover as reported in GSTR 1/GSTR 3B with books of accounts for FY 2022-23.

7) Reconciliation of Outward liability between GSTR 1 and GSTR 3B and books: Compile and reconcile the amount of taxes paid in GSTR 1 and GSTR 3B filed during the FY 2022-23 with books of accounts and pay the tax if there is any shortfall vide filing DRC 03 to avoid the litigation and penalty.

8) Reconciliation of ITC between books and GSTR 3B and GSTR 2B: Prepare the yearly reconciliation of ITC accounted in books and ITC availed in GSTR 3B during the FY 2022-23 and reconcile the same with GSTR 2B. If transactions are not populated in GSTR 2B, the taxpayer should follow up with suppliers to furnish/report transactions in their GSTR 1 with payment of taxes in GSTR 3B. Further if ITC has been availed and the transactions not reflected in GSTR 2B then ITC should be reversed.
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9) Reversal of ineligible ITC: Identify the ineligible ITC u/r 42,43, etc. (Blocked credit/ ITC on exempt supplies) already availed in GSTR 3B of the FY 2022-23 and reverse/pay the same along with interest thereon to avoid the litigation and demand of interest & penalty in future. Further, note that no interest leviable on reversal of wrongly availed credit but not utilized.

10) Reversal of ITC if Payment not done to suppliers within 180  days: Prepare and Review that any payment to suppliers is not pending beyond 180 days from the date of issuance of supplier’s invoice to avoid reversal of ITC u/s 16(2).

11) Payment of RCM: Taxpayer should check and rework RCM liability as per books of accounts with RCM paid in GSTR 3B. Further, RCM as per GSTR 2B should be checked.

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