<\/span><\/h2>\nAnother simplification was the Goods and Services Tax (GST), implemented in 2017. Businesses have benefited largely from this simplification in taxation for businesses. Under GST, the tax structure is unified and has replaced multiple indirect taxes such as VAT, excise duty, and service tax, creating a single tax regime across the country.<\/span><\/p>\nAs it is a uniform taxation module, the newly formed companies manage their tax liabilities easily. No more is the tax system different across states making filing taxes cumbersome. With GST, the process has become more streamlined.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nBefore 2016, insolvency procedures in India used to move forward at a snail\u2019s pace; this also delayed the liquidation or restructuring of struggling businesses. As the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was introduced, this problem has now been addressed by providing a time-bound process for resolving insolvency.<\/span><\/p>\nFrom the perspective of the formation of a new company in India, it reduces the risks associated with business failure. Entrepreneurs have a transparent and specific legal framework for resolving financial distress. With this, a greater amount of confidence is instilled in potential business owners. As the exit process is quicker and more efficient, both domestic and foreign investors feel more secure about launching new ventures in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Start-up India Initiative<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nIn 2016, the government launched the Start-up India initiative. This initiative aimed to foster entrepreneurship and innovation. This initiative by the government offered tax benefits, reduced regulatory burdens, and simplified procedures for obtaining licenses.<\/span><\/p>\nThe initiative sparked a new wave in the formation of new companies in India initiative, impacting the sectors such as technology and e-commerce positively. Start-ups now benefit from the exemptions from capital gains tax, easier access to funds through government schemes, and fewer regulatory hurdles.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Amendments in the Companies Act, 2013<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nThe Companies Act of 2013 has undergone several amendments in the last decade to streamline the formation of new companies in India. 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