Advantages of Forming a Company Over Proprietorship
One of the most critical decisions you will face as a business owner is whether to incorporate (i.e. form a private limited company) or to operate your small business as a proprietor. You should consider three aspects before answering this question: Number of stakeholders. At what stage is your business? What are your long term […]
Executive Compensation: Best Practice Standards
The spectacular rise in executive compensation in recent years has not just drawn shareholder attention; it has drawn attention even from the common folk who often blame corporate greed and mismanagement for economic slowdowns. Executive Compensation Financial payment and non monetary benefits awarded to a firm’s executives including company presidents, chief executive officers (CEOs), chief financial officers (CFOs), vice presidents, directors, and other […]
FCPA Compliance – Challenges for U.S. Companies doing business in India
The past few years have seen a spate of FCPA enforcement actions against US Corporations with imposition of unprecedented fines and penalties. In 2008, Siemens paid the highest penalty to date – $800 million[i]. U.S. enforcement agencies have also imposed significant penalties against other companies such as Baker Hughes Inc. ($44 million)[ii], ABB Ltd. ($10.5 […]