Opportunities for UK Companies in India: A BPF Seminar

20th October 2011
The BPF Offices, London, EC2A 3JE

This one day event will provide delegates with the opportunity to learn about the Indian Plastics Industry,the legal aspects of doing business in the market, taxation and getting paid in India.

Presentations will be delivered by the leading professionals from India Briefing Centre, HSBC, Grant Thornton LLP and UK India Business Council. Thanks to the support of UK Trade & Investment, the registration fee is just £75 (plus VAT). 

CLICK HERE to download the registration form

AGENDA

• The challenges and how they can be navigated
• Opportunities for UK companies
• An overview of India’s Emerging Cities

• Indian Taxation treatment of foreign companies
• Indian with holding taxes
• Exporting from India: An overview of ’transfer pricing’
• Issues governing agents, distributors and permanent/’rep’ offices
• The importance of ‘Permanent Establishments’
• The current view of the tax authorities on foreign companies doing business in India
• Case study examples 

• The view of sustainable manufacturing in India
• Opportunities for UK firms

• Preliminary Considerations
• Intectual Property and Preotecting Your Company's Interests
• Setting Up And Doing Business In India
• Successfully structuring your business in India
• The importance of Special Economic Zones (SEZ) – where they are and what they can do for you

• Establishing Relations
• Decision Making
• Meetings and Negotiataions
• Common Problems

• Forms of Payment (letters of credit etc.)
• Overview of structuring payments, letters of credit and exchange controls

Registration: To register for this seminar please CLICK HERE and download the registration form, alternatively contact Kim Hawksworth on 0207 457 5007 or email [email protected] Venue: British Plastics Federation 6 Bath Place Rivington Street London EC2A 3JE Tel: +44(0)207 457 5000 Fax: +44(0)207 457 5045

Costs:

£75.00 (plus VAT)

SPEAKERS:

Chrisoulla Evangelou, Regional Trade & Supply Chain Manager, HSBC Bank Plc. Chrisoulla is looking after the South Region. She is a qualified banker and export specialist who has the knowledge and background to support companies who are importing or exporting. She assists importers and exporters in growing their business by providing advise, financial resources and the Bank's international network as assistance.

Julian Stretch OBE, Chairman, India Briefing Centre. Julian joined the firm’s Board in 2007. He was previously retained by the UK's Department of Trade & Industry (UK Trade & Investment) to provide UK companies with advice and assistance in entering and conducting business in India.
From 1995 to 1999 he was Director of International Operations for Vax International Ltd, a British domestic appliance manufacturer. Prior to Vax, he spent 25 years with Rank Xerox Ltd in the UK and overseas. He managed the company's operations in South Asia, Eastern Europe, Russia and the Middle East.
Julian established Xerox in India where he set up a manufacturing and marketing joint venture with the Modis. Subsequently with Vax he established a joint venture with Videocon - one of India's leading white goods manufacturers. From 1988 to 1992 he was Chairman of the then British Overseas Trade Board's area advisory group for South Asia. He was awarded the OBE for services to exports in 1992.

Manoj Ladwa, Chief Executive, MLS Chase. Manoj is the firm’s founder and chief executive. Manoj is a transactional lawyer and advises clients on their investment and strategic decisions. Manoj’s specialist areas are structuring international joint ventures and dispute resolution. He is a recognised expert on foreign direct investments in India. He is an accomplished media commentator and is frequently invited to speak at conferences. He has authored over 100 articles and publications. Manoj is also a co-founder of Saffron Chase, a leading India focussed government relations and corporate communications consultancy. Manoj is well known for his support for community causes and in 2007 established the MLS Chase Foundation.
In 2003 he established the London office of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and served as its head for three years. Manoj served on various trade promotion committees, including those of UKTI and the London Chamber of Commerce. Manoj is a graduate of the London School of Economics. He is dual qualified as an English solicitor and Indian advocate.