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Introduction The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is one of India's most significant indirect tax reforms. Introduced on 1 July 2017, GST brought many central and state indirect taxes under a common tax system. It simplified taxation on the supply of goods and services by replacing several earlier taxes, including service tax, central excise duty on many goods, and state VAT on most goods.

India’s income tax system has entered a new phase with the Income-tax Act, 2025, effective 1 April 2026. The new legislation replaces the Income-tax Act, 1961, with a simplified structure designed to make tax provisions easier to understand and comply with. However, taxpayers should understand that a new law does not automatically mean an entirely new tax calculation method. Taxpayers must still consider the applicable tax rates, eligible deductions, rebates, and other provisions when calculating the final tax liability.

Introduction Starting a business involves more than choosing a company name and selling products or services. Businesses also create valuable intellectual property, including brand names, logos, website content, marketing materials, photographs, software, and original designs. Protecting these assets can help prevent unauthorised use and strengthen a company's identity in the marketplace. Two important forms of intellectual property protection in India are copyright and trademark. Although both help protect business assets, they serve different purposes. Copyright generally protects original creative works, while trademark protection focuses on distinctive signs that identify the source of goods or services.

The Indian tax structure plays a crucial role in the country's economic development. From individual taxpayers and salaried employees to startups, small businesses and large corporations, taxation affects almost every part of the economy. Over the years, India has introduced several tax reforms to make taxation more transparent, organised and technology-driven. The introduction of t