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Great news for startups as India moves to abolish angel tax

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
Great news for startups as India moves to abolish angel tax
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Presenting the Union Budget 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed to abolish the angel tax, meeting one of the longstanding demands of Indian startups. The angel tax, widely considered detrimental to the startup ecosystem, mandated around a 30% tax on investments from external investors, also known as angel investors. Through its budget for 2023-24, the government had proposed to include foreign investment under the ambit of the angel tax. The government had said the excess premium would be considered as “income from sources” and face taxes up to over 30%. Though it had exempted Startups registered with the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). “To bolster the India startup ecosystem, to boost entrepreneurial spirit and support innovation I propose abolishing angel tax for all classes of investors,” Sitharaman said while presenting the Budget 2024-25. Earlier this month, the buzz around the angel tax picked up momentum with the Commerce Ministry recommending the abolishment of the 12-year-old law. Unsurprisingly, the startup community, including entrepreneurs, investors, and VCs, have welcomed the proposal to abolish the tax. “Finally, it’s Good to see #angeltax abolished .#BudgetSession . Long overdue. So much harassment, headache , unwanted anguish for startup founders , angel investors. Very welcome . One less Tax terrorism avenue,” said K Ganesh, a serial entrepreneur who promoted and invested in several unicorns and startups via growthStory. India implemented angel tax in 2012 to help tackle unaccounted money raised through capital received from resident investors in a closely held company in an excess of the fair market value. Besides providing huge relief to investors, the move is likely to get interest from new investors as the taxation has now been eased out. “This will give a fillip to early-stage startup investment in the country. With removal of angel tax, entrepreneurs will be able to attract money from new asset classes, majorly residing in smaller cities,” said one of the prolific angel investors who also runs a micro-VC firm. Titan Capital co-founder and angel investor Kunal Bahl, All In Capital founder Kushal Bhagia, Capital Mind founder Deepak Shenoy and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram also took to X to express support for the removal of angel tax.

Key highlights of the Union Budget impacting the new-age economy

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
Key highlights of the Union Budget impacting the new-age economy
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday tabled the Union Budget 2024-25, which includes provisions for MSMEs, startups, ease of doing business, FDI, and long/short-term gains, among other areas. Here are the key highlights from the budget that will have a significant impact on Indian startups, founders, employees, and MSMEs. ➤ To boost the Indian startup ecosystem and entrepreneurial spirit, the government has abolished the angel tax for all classes of investors with the effect from April 1, 2024. ➤ To facilitate employment, skilling, and other opportunities-focused on MSMEs, the government passed a central outlay of Rs 2 lakh crore. ➤ To enhance the ease of doing business, the government plans to simplify the rules and regulations for FDI and overseas investments. Additionally, the establishment of the IBC has been a great success that led to the resolution of over 1,000 companies, resulting in a direct recovery of more than Rs 3.3 lakh crore. Moreover, The Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit (C-PACE) will extend its services to facilitate the voluntary closure of LLPs, reducing the closure time. ➤ For the development of the space economy, the government has plans to expand it 5-fold in the next 10 years and set up a Rs 1,000 crore venture capital for the same. ➤ The budget includes the development of climate finance for enhancing the availability of capital for climate adoption and mitigation which will support the achievement of the country’s climate commitments and green transition. ➤ The 2025 budget has raised the long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on both financial and non-financial assets to 12.5%, up from the current rate of 10%. Additionally, the short-term capital gains tax (STCG) on certain assets has been increased to 20%. ➤ To attract foreign capital for development needs, the corporate tax on foreign companies has been reduced to 35% from 40% in the budget 2024. ➤ As per the existing provision, Indian professionals working in multinational companies often receive ESOPs and invest in foreign assets, and non-reporting these small foreign assets can lead to penalties under the Black Money Act. The new budget suggests that non-reporting of movable assets up to Rs 20 lakh will no longer be penalized. ➤ The new budget introduces significant changes to the buyback process. It proposes that income from share buybacks by companies be taxed as dividends for the recipient investor, instead of the current regime where the company pays additional income tax. The new provision will be applicable from 01st October 2024.

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