Research

About DVS Research Foundation

DVS Research Foundation (DRF) is the CSR initiative of DVS Advisors LLP. DRF was set up as a virtual foundation for intellectual interactions and has more than 1600 members from 20+ countries. Our members span across diverse professional backgrounds including Academicians, Chartered Accountants, Lawyers, Bankers, Business owners (across sizes), Bureaucrats and Public representatives. Since inception we have conducted more than 300 programs on topics from Constitution, Economy, Taxation, Banking, Legal, Public policy and Global finance to name a few.

Eminent Panelists

Webinars

April 12, 2020

How directors are governed under Singapore Companies Act?

Business Set up, Webinars

April 11, 2020

International Financial Service Centre: An Overview

Business Set up, Webinars

April 11, 2020

Doing Business in Canada – Part II

Business Set up, Webinars

April 11, 2020

COVID-19: Leadership Perspectives “Impact on Housing and Mortgage Finance”

Webinars, Fund Raising and Syndication

April 10, 2020

Covid-19: OECD’s Analysis of Tax Treaties and it’s Impact

Webinars

April 9, 2020

COVID-19: Global Perspectives Discussion on “Transforming Education in Middle East”

Webinars

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Publications

Articles & Write-Ups

Business Set up, Webinars, Transactions

RBI’s Financial Stability Report – December 2019

January 4, 2020

Objectives & Agenda :
The Reserve Bank of India on 27th December 2019 released the 20th issue of the Financial Stability Report (FSR). The FSR reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) on risks to financial stability, as also the resilience of the financial system. The Report also discusses issues relating to development and regulation of the financial sector. In this Webinar, we shall understand the key findings and observations made in the Report.

Webinars, Corporate Laws and Secretarial Solutions, Transactions

Appointment of Registered Valuer under the Companies Act, 2013

January 2, 2020

Objectives & Agenda :
The concept of registered valuer is introduced in Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) to regulate the practice of valuation and to standardise the practice of valuation for greater transparency and better governance. The provisions of registered valuer are enshrined under Chapter XVII of the Act read with Rules made there under. The webinar inter alia covers the circumstances in which valuation is required under the Act, eligibility, qualification and experience, examination requirements and functions of registered valuer, conditions for grant of registration and other compliance aspects.

Webinars, Income Tax

Chapter VI A – Deductions while Computing Total Income – Part I

December 31, 2019

Objectives & Agenda :
Every assessee earning more than the basic exemption are eligible to seek deduction from Gross Total Income by way of deductions allowed for investments or payments made, under Chapter VI-A of the Income Tax Act. Chapter VI-A helps an assessee to reduce the overall tax burden to the extent of investment and expenses made within the ambit of law and fulfilemt of prescribed conditions. In this Webinar, we shall be focusing on the provisions of Chapter VI-A which are essential for Individuals, HUF and Firms for the purpose of claiming deductions against their total income.

Webinars

India’s Great Slowdown: What Happened? What’s the Way Out?

December 31, 2019

Objectives & Agenda :
The Indian economy is facing a Severe Slowdown with the GDP growth falling to 4.5% in the 2nd Quarter of FY19-20. Mr. Aravind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India has termed it as The Great Slowdown. A recent Faculty Working Paper (WP) for the Center for International Development (CID) at Harvard University by Mr. Arvind Subramanian and Mr. Josh Felman provides an Analysis of the Slowdown. In this webinar, we shall understand the thesis provided on Reasons and Remedies for the Current Slowdown.

Business Set up, Webinars, Transactions

Incorporation of Company in Saif Zone Sharjah

December 31, 2019

Objectives & Agenda :
To understand the registration procedure for incorporating a company in Saif Zone Sharjah. The webinar shall touch upon the different types of free zones in Sharjah. The webinar shall also dwell upon the various advantages and limitations. The webinar shall throw some light on the estimated time and cost of incorporation.

Webinars, Indian Economy & Other Legislations

Guernsey: A Perspective for Offshore Investment and Fund Management

December 31, 2019

Objectives & Agenda :
Guernsey is one of the Channel Islands in the English Channel near the French coast, and is a self-governing British Crown dependency. It is well-known for its Financial Sector and Tax Friendly regulatory system. In this webinar, we shall look at the overview of tax and regulatory system in Guernsey. In particular, we shall understand the benefits for Fund Management activities. We shall also look at relevant statistics relating to economy and demography of the Country.

Webinars, Income Tax, Uncategorized

Tonnage Taxation Scheme

December 31, 2019

Objectives & Agenda :
In this Webinar, we shall under the Tonnage taxation scheme under Income-tax Act, 1961. It is a presumptive taxation scheme under which certain types of shipping companies (qualifying companies) operating certain types of ships (qualifying ships) are given an option to compute income in accordance with the provisions Sec 115 VA to 115 VZC. Incomes under these provisions are computed based on the Net Tonnage of the qualifying ship on a presumptive basis. The Qualifying company may opt to be charged to tax under provisions of the Tonnage Tax Scheme or under regular provisions of the Act

Webinars, FEMA, International Tax

Appeals and Adjudication: FEMA Perspective

December 31, 2019

Objectives & Agenda :
To analyse and understand the provisions of Foreign Exchange Management (Adjudication Proceedings And Appeal) Rules, 2000. We shall understand the provisions relating to imposition of penalty, the adjudicating authority, inquiry proceedings and the various aspects of appeal.