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LEA Global World & Asian Conference 2016 - Shanghai Evening
- November 2016
- Free Access
This year's LEA Global World & Asian Conference 2016 gathered leading tax, audit and business experts to Shanghai. The third evening of the conference was filled with networking, dinner and entertainment as Dezan Shira & Associates hosted the attende...
Q&A
Why has the Chinese government shifted from the business tax (BT) to the value-a...
- November 2016
- Members Access
In 2016, the value-added tax (VAT) has effectively replaced the business tax (BT) as China’s only indirect tax. The transition is part of an effort by the Chinese government to create a service-oriented economy that is no longer centered ...
Q&A
As of November, 2016, what industries were recently placed under China’s value...
- November 2016
- Members Access
As of November, 2016, the construction, lifestyle, finance, and real estate industries were brought under the value-added tax (VAT) system. While under the business tax (BT), these four service sectors made up 80 percent of total BT revenue.&nb...
Q&A
What are some of the differences between China’s value-added tax (VAT) zero-ra...
- November 2016
- Members Access
Both China’s VAT zero-rates and VAT exemption rates are exempt from output VAT. However, unlike with the exemption VAT, under the zero-rated VAT the input VAT that is attributable to cross-border services can either be refunded or credite...
Q&A
What is the difference between the general fapiao and the special VAT fapiao?
- November 2016
- Free Access
General fapiao are issued after a purchase, and they are split into the categories of personal and company fapiao. These categories allow the government to know who can claim the amount indicated in the purchase. General fapiao are far si...
Q&A
What is the significance of China’s Circular 36?
- November 2016
- Free Access
Circular 36 was the final piece of China’s VAT reform, bringing all industries under the VAT, and effectively eliminating China’s business tax. The VAT reform has been rolled out nationwide, and in 2018 the government is expected to...
presentation
Post-M&A Integration of Privately Held Chinese Companies: Practical Solutions to...
- November 2016
- Members Access
In this presentation, Chet Scheltema, the regional director of Dezan Shira & Associates points out the most common financial challenges and risks companies may face in the Post-M&A Integration. Advice on how to avoid and deal with these challenges is...
infographic
China's Food & Beverage Imports by Product 2010-2014
- October 2016
- Free Access
This infographic shows the increase of food and beverage imports into China from 2010 to 2014.
infographic
A Timeline of Major Food Licenses in China
- October 2016
- Free Access
This infographic offers viewers a glance at food licenses that have been introduced in China in recent years.
infographic
Special Licenses and Certificates for Businesses in China's Food Industry
- October 2016
- Members Access
This infographic provides information concerning four special licenses and certificates in China's food industry. Some of these certificates and licenses are required, while others are strongly encouraged by the government for businesses in specific...
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China's Imported Food Trade Value 2005-2014
- October 2016
- Free Access
This infographic shows the yearly value in billions of US$ of China's food trade imports over the last decade.
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The Growth of Organic Food Sales in China 2011-2014
- October 2016
- Free Access
This infographic shows the annual increase in organic food sales in China 2011-2014
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