India is becoming increasingly important as a strategic market for European companies. The upcoming free trade agreement between the EU and India opens up new business opportunities, but at the same time brings tax‑related challenges that should be addressed at an early stage when entering or expanding in the market.

India’s tax system is complex and characterised by a broad taxing approach. Withholding tax on services, permanent establishment risks and recent developments in the area of Goods and Services Tax (GST) are key issues for companies doing business in or with India. In this event, we provide a concise overview of the most relevant tax aspects and highlight practical issues to be considered in day‑to‑day operations.