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infographic
Key Tax Rates in Singapore
- July 2013
- Free Access
The table showes the different tax rates in Singapore.
magazine
An Introduction to Tax Treaties Throughout Asia
- July 2013
- Members Access
In this issue of Asia Briefing Magazine, we look at the various types of trade and tax treaties that exist between Asian nations. These include bilateral investment treaties - which are somewhat unfashionable, yet still the major focal point of bilat...
webinar
A Comparative Look at Singapore and Hong Kong Holding Companies presented by Fab...
- June 2013
- Free Access
Mr. Fabian Knopf, Senior Associate of Business Development for Dezan Shira and Associates in Shenzhen, discusses the use of Singapore and Hong Kong holding companies for investments in Asia.
podcast
"Erweiterung Ihres China- Geschfts nach Indien und Vietnam" prsentiert vom Ger...
- May 2013
- Free Access
In diesem Podcast von Asia Briefing, diskutieren wir warum China nicht mehr länger die einzige Lösung für exportgetriebene Geschäfte ist und wie die Entwicklung des Asienhandels Standorte wie Vietnam und Indien als wettbewerbsfähige Alternativen...
podcast
?Weshalb ist ASEAN fr Ihre Geschftsstrategie in Asien wichtig?? prsentiert vo...
- May 2013
- Free Access
Der German Desk beschäftigt sich mit dem Thema ASEAN und warum diese Region zunehmend an Bedeutung für die Geschäftsstrategie in Asien gewinnt.
Q&A
What are the advantages of using Hong Kong or Singapore as a holding company?
- March 2013
- Free Access
Given the number of tax treaties that Hong Kong and Singapore signed with the neighbouring emerging economies, they are ideal location for setting up a holding company because of: • Minimal exposure to corporate income tax • Options for f...
Q&A
Why is Singapore a better place for reaching out into Asia?
- March 2013
- Free Access
Since Singapore is a member of the ASEAN countries, a foreign-owned domestic company will automatically qualify for the duty free treatments across ASEAN countries. Also, Singapore has double tax agreements with India and China, this provides the ext...
podcast
Asia Briefing Magazine, January 2013 Issue: "Are you ready for ASEAN 2015?"
- January 2013
- Free Access
Chris Devonshire-Ellis, Founder of Dezan Shira & Associates, discusses the new dawn that ASEAN free trade brings to the entire region.
Q&A
Why is Singapore a good base for Asia expansion?
- January 2013
- Free Access
There are mainly three reasons: Singaporean companies enjoy a low tax rate of 17 percent. There will be no tax payable on dividends earned externally from its borders. It is also possible to operate a Singaporean company as a “shelf” ...
Q&A
What are the requirements for foreign persons to set up companies in Singapore?
- January 2013
- Free Access
Since Singapore does not allow foreign persons to register directly for a company, a professional service firm must be engaged to register on behalf of companies with non-Singapore National Registration Identity Card holders, non-Employment Pass hold...
Q&A
Are there any tax incentive programs in Singapore?
- January 2013
- Free Access
There are a number of these programs, such as Global Trader Program, HQ Program and incentives under Productivity and Innovation Credit Scheme. These are all programs aiming to draw in or encourage investment in Singapore.
Q&A
How does the tax incentive program operate in Singapore?
- January 2013
- Free Access
Take one example, the incentives under Productivity and Innovation Credit Scheme – businesses can get cash payout or a 400 percent tax deduction or allowance on expenditure of up to SG$ 400,000 on each of the following six activities: Purcha...
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