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Why pooling vendor payments in a current account can breach RBI's Payment Aggregator rules, and how escrow, nodal accounts and split payment APIs help marketplaces stay compliant.
India, the UAE and Singapore compared for startup incorporation in 2026: tax, FEMA overseas investment rules, the flip structure and where to register your intellectual property.
A 2026 playbook for Indian SaaS companies serving global customers: how GDPR, CCPA/CPRA and the DPDP Act differ and a four-step approach to harmonising compliance.
A 2026 guide to POSH Act compliance in India: who must comply, how to constitute the Internal Complaints Committee, remote work coverage, penalties and recent judicial trends.
How India's courts and labour authorities test gig and consultant arrangements on substance over form, the PF, ESI and gratuity exposure if misclassified, and how to draft a defensible agreement.
The legal risks of circular financing in technology mega-deals, including antitrust, revenue round-tripping and governance issues, and how smaller startups can structure partnerships.
How the BUDS Act 2019, IBC Section 66 and piercing of the corporate veil expose directors of insolvent companies running unregistered chit and deposit schemes in India.
How Indian exporters can handle international payment disputes: drafting strong commercial contracts, using escrow, and choosing between mediation, arbitration and court litigation.
What VDA service providers need to know about FIU-IND's 3rd Revision Circular: PMLA registration, the in-person meeting, the cyber security audit and the documents to file.
What to check before signing a partnership deed in India: key clauses, common partner disputes such as unfunded commitments, Section 69 registration and the role of arbitration.