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Q&A
What is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise in China?
- November 2013
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It is a company established in China according to Chinese laws and is wholly owned by one or more foreign investors. WFOE is of limited liability, i.e.: shareholders will only be liable for the amount of shares that they have subscribed to. The laws ...
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How many types of wholly foreign-owned enterprises (WFOEs) are allowed by law in...
- November 2013
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There are three types that are currently allowed: Service (or consulting) WFOE; Trading WFOE (or Foreign-Invested Commercial Enterprise – FICE); and Manufacturing WFOE Despite having the same legal identity, they have significan...
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What are the sector restrictions for wholly foreign-owned enterprises under Chin...
- November 2013
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According to Guidance Catalogue for Foreign Investment (2012 Catalogue), which is jointly published by the National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Commerce, sector restriction applies to the business activities that the Wholly Fore...
magazine
Der Große Steuervergleich für Asien 2014
- November 2013
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Im Hinblick auf die geltende Steuergesetzgebung bestehen erhebliche Unterschiede zwischen den asiatischen Ländern. In dieser Ausgabe wollen wir Ihnen einen aktuellen Überblick über diejenigen Steuern liefern, die für ausländische Inves...
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The 2014 Asia Tax Comparator
- November 2013
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In this issue of Asia Briefing Magazine, we examine the different tax rates in 13 Asian jurisdictions – the 10 countries of ASEAN, plus China, India and Hong Kong. We examine the on-the-ground tax rates that each of these countries levy, includi...
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Social Insurance in China
- November 2013
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In this issue, we introduce China’s current social insurance system and provide an update on the status of foreigners’ participation in the system. We also include a comprehensive chart of average wages across China, which is used to calcul...
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Selling to China
- October 2013
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In this issue, we demystify some complexities of conducting business in China by introducing the main certification requirements for importing goods into the country; the basics of setting up a representative office; as well as the structure and cult...
podcast
The Importance of China for American Companies
- September 2013
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Dezan Shira & Associates Founder, Chris Devonshire-Ellis, answers important questions to consider for American companies when entering the Chinese market.
webinar
?Singapur and Hongkong Holdinggesellschaften? präsentiert von Fabian Knopf
- September 2013
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Herr Fabian Knopf, Senior Associate of Business Development von Dezan Shira und Associates in Shenzhen, präsentiert die Verwendung von Holdinggesellschaften in Singapur und Hongkong für Investitionen in Asien.
magazine
Arbeitsvisa und Zulassungsverfahren in Asien
- September 2013
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In dieser Ausgabe des Asia Briefing Magazins werden die spezifischen Dokumente sowie die relevanten Beantragungsprozeduren, welche für in China, Indien, Indonesien, Malaysia, Philippinen, Singapur, Thailand und Vietnam arbeitende ausländische S...
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Procedure per il Visto e il Permesso di Lavoro in Asia
- September 2013
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La domanda di cittadini stranieri qualificati resta elevata in tutto il continente asiatico, tuttavia quando si tratta di condurre affari come cittadino straniero in un altro paese, è importante essere a conoscenza delle norme relative al soggiorn...
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Work Visa and Permit Procedures Across Asia
- September 2013
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In this edition of Asia Briefing Magazine, we outline the specific documents required for foreign nationals working in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as highlight the relevant application proc...
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