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Why are Hong Kong and Singapore holding companies attractive to foreign investor...
- January 2014
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In terms of ease of doing business, both locations take the stance of protecting investors and facilitating cross-border trade, by providing highly transparent business environment and favorable tax regime to businesses. Also, with English being the ...
magazine
Payroll Processing Across Asia
- January 2014
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In Asia Briefing Magazineâs first issue of 2014, we provide a country-by-country introduction to how payroll and social insurance systems work in China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, India and Singapore. We also compare three distinct models companies use...
podcast
Vietnam Briefing Magazine, February 2014 Issue: ?A Guide to Understanding Vietna...
- January 2014
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This issue of Vietnam Briefing aims to clarify the entire VAT, short for value-added tax, process by taking you through an introduction as to what VAT is, liabilities that come with it, and how to pay it properly.
infographic
Profit Repatriation Procedure in China
- January 2014
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All foreign-invested enterprises in China are required to carry out annual compliance procedures as mandated by various governmental departments. Here are the steps for profit repatriation in China.
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What would be an ideal location for offshore company to trade with India and wha...
- December 2013
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Singapore provides a procedurally easy and inexpensive option. Also, the tax rates are kept relatively low, comparing to other Asian countries and that it only taxes on profits made within Singapore, i.e.: if you make a profit in India, it is not sub...
DTA
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between Singapore and San Marino
- December 2013
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Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between Singapore and San Marino
Q&A
What types of social insurances do Indian social security schemes cover?
- December 2013
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Generally, India's social security schemes cover the following types of social insurances: Pension Health Insurance and Medical Maternity Gratuity Disability
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What are main types of pension offered in India?
- December 2013
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Four main types of pension (all monthly) are offered: Pension upon superannuation or disability; Widows' pension for death while in service; Children' s pension; and Orphan' s pension. In addition, there...
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What is the Employees' Provident Fund Organization?
- December 2013
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The Employees' Provident Fund Organization under the Ministry of Labor and Employment, ensures superannuation pension, and family pension in case of death during service. It comprises private sector workers, civil servants, military personnel ...
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What are the schemes the Employees' Provident Fund Organization uses and to whom...
- December 2013
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The schemes under the Employees' Provident Fund Organization apply to businesses with at least 20 employees. Contributions to the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme are obligatory for both employer and employee when the employee is earning u...
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What is the compensation to employees or their families in cases of employment r...
- December 2013
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The Workmen's Compensation Act requires the employer to pay compensation to employees or their families in cases of employment related injuries resulting in death or disability. Compensation calculation depends on the situation of occupati...
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How long is the maternity period in India and what is the compensation on it?
- December 2013
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The Maternity Benefit Act requires an employer to offer maximum of 12 weeks of average daily wages during maternity (including the day of her delivery and six weeks immediately following that day) as well as paid leave in certain other connected c...
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