Expatriates And Foreign Nationals Working In India May Have To Obtain Aadhaar Number By 31 July 2017

That is according to a recent tax advisory from SKP. Aadhaar is a unique identification number in India that is obtained by individuals. The government is increasingly using Aadhaar to track the economic activity of individuals and promoting its socio-economic welfare measures. The Finance Act, 2017 has made it mandatory for taxpayers to quote their Aadhaar number or the Enrolment ID of the Aadhaar application form for filing tax returns in India. Taxpayers are also required to link their Aadhaar number to their Permanent Account Number (PAN). These requirements come into effect from 1 July 2017. 
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Singapore Tops The Global Liveability Rankings For Asian Assignees For 17th Year Running

Singapore remains the most liveable location in the world for Asian expatriates, according to the latest Location Ratings for expatriate living conditions published by ECA International, the world's leading provider of knowledge, information and software for the management and assignment of employees around the world. Singapore has now secured the top spot for the 17th year running.

Hong Kong Moves Into The Global Top 30 On Global Liveability Index

Hong Kong is the Asia Pacific region’s 15th most liveable location for Asian expatriates, rising to 28th place in the global rankings. It has reduced the gap between itself and Singapore, which is ranked first globally as well as in Asia. This was one of the findings of the latest Location Ratings survey for expatriate living conditions published by ECA International, the world's leading provider of knowledge, information and software for the management and assignment of employees around the world.

Sydney Falls Out Of Global Top 30 Most Expensive Locations For Expatriates

Sydney has moved out of the global top 30 most expensive locations for expatriates according to findings from the latest Cost of Living survey by ECA International, the world's leading provider of knowledge, information and technology for the management and assignment of employees around the world. Sydney remains the most expensive city in Australia, however, it currently ranks 80th globally, down from last year’s 27th place.

New Delhi Is The Most Expensive Location In India For Expatriates

New Delhi is the most expensive location in India for expatriates according to findings from the latest Cost of Living survey by ECA International, the world's leading provider of knowledge, information and technology for the management and assignment of employees around the world. New Delhi is up 21 places to 174th position globally. From a regional perspective, New Delhi has remained steady in the regional ranking, moving up to 43rd place from 45th last year. Mumbai in 192nd position globally has risen 28 places while Chennai (211th) jumped 22 spots.
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