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Govt lists financial services in IFSCs: includes bookkeeping, taxation, and compliance

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Notification 24 Jan 2024 06:20 PM IST moneycontrol

The government has classified bookkeeping, accounting, taxation, and financial crime compliance services as financial services under the International Financial Services Centres Authority Act of 2019. According to a notification dated January 18, these services qualify as financial services when offered by units in an International Financial Service Centre regulated by IFSCA to non-residents, provided that the businesses are not formed through the restructuring of an existing business in India. Additionally, these units should not provide financial services by transferring or receiving contracts from their group entities in India. Financial crime compliance services, as mentioned in the notification, encompass activities related to adhering to Anti-Money Laundering norms, Countering the Financing of Terrorism measures, and Financial Action Task Force recommendations.