Find below my presentation on ” Tax Considerations before Starting a Franchisee” at the Franchise India Conference held in Chennai on 30th Jan, 2011.
Extract of the discussion:
1. Debt funds form a good part of the Capital Structure if leveraged properly. Borrow only at rates below the Return on Capital Employed.
2. There is no best fitting Legal Entity. ( My mothers Tip on Choosing the right business entity )
3. A few Tax Authorities have to be informed before starting up.