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Q&A
How to find a permanent establishment for the foreign headquarter?
- January 2014
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Under most double tax treaties between China and other countries, a permanent establishment will be constituted if: The Chinese entity receives services from foreign entities, be the service rendered in China or overseas; and The duration of the ...
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How is related parties defined in terms of management under Chinese law?
- January 2014
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Related parties are found on the basis that, when the either of the following is appointed by another enterprise, or two enterprises with more than half of their senior management personnel or more than one executive director is appointed by a sam...
Q&A
Under what other conditions would parties be considered as related parties?
- January 2014
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If one of the following scenarios is met, then parties shall be considered as related parties: • When one enterprise’s production and operation activities are dependent on intangibles licensed from another enterprise (including indu...
Q&A
What aspect should be cautioned when using holding companies for Chinese or ASEA...
- January 2014
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It must be noted that compliance with anti-avoidance tax rules from Hong Kong and Singapore is a must. The key to such compliance is to show that the holding company is a genuine business, i.e.: there must be economic substance to justify this tax...
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What are the tax incentives for Hong Kong and Singapore holding companies?
- January 2014
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Since both Hong Kong and Singapore have double taxations agreements with China and ASEAN countries, the withholding tax rate for profit repatriation to these two locations would normally be reduced. An instance would be that the Chinese withholding t...
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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.
Q&A
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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