With the COVID 19 Economic Impact hitting us - Do we have a Plan B?



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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for economic resilience and a 'Plan B'. This article suggests looking back at traditional structures like the Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) business model as a potential solution. Historically, HUFs fostered wealth creation and early entrepreneurship by pooling resources and reinvesting profits, offering a cohesive business structure beyond just tax benefits.

Planning for two streams of revenue / income is a thought most of us have when we become stable with a job or a full time profession. Some of us are lucky to find a part time profession in our passion but many of us are not. I feel the answer lies in tracing our roots and culling out what is relevan
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FAQ :

A Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) is a recognised entity under Income Tax Law that can function as a cohesive business structure and a wealth creation tool, where a child becomes a member by birth.

An HUF can provide a Plan B by acting as a structured way to pool resources, reinvest profits, and grow family wealth, offering financial stability and capital for members.

Potential income-earning activities for HUFs include rent from property, interest from deposits, and dividends from stocks.

Yes, surplus from an individual's earnings can be pooled into an HUF account, which can enable wealth creation, though tax implications should be considered.

Like any business structure, HUFs have pros and cons, but these can be managed through transparent governance and a focus on growing the family business as a whole.




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CA Unnamalai Lis a Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since May 2008 along with a Bachelor degree in Commerce. She has a professional experience of more than 12 years. Working in the Industry for a decade before getting into Practice gave her the opportunity to experience the best of both worlds. ... Read more

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