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What are the reasons for perceiving the Philippines as an attractive business en...

What are the reasons for perceiving the Philippines as an attractive business en...

In Southeast Asia, the Philippines has one of the fastest growing economies. Also, since the majority of the working and the middle classes are able to speak English, it has attracted a lot of business outsourcing globally. The country also provides ...

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What makes Indonesia?s export industry different from other countries in Asia?

What makes Indonesia?s export industry different from other countries in Asia?

Since the overall population of Indonesia is 252 million, it makes the country a good target for its own domestic consumer market. This means that apart from just being an export manufacturing base, the country can also be a consumer base in its own ...

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Which industry of exports is Myanmar?s economy based on?

Which industry of exports is Myanmar?s economy based on?

Despite the entire under-developed and limited environment, Myanmar remains an enigmatic country in Asia. Since the country holds strong cost competitiveness, it is seen very attractive to the countries around it. Myanmar’s economy is largely b...

magazine

Investing in Vietnam: Corporate Entities, Governance and VAT

Investing in Vietnam: Corporate Entities, Governance and VAT

In this issue of Vietnam Briefing, we highlight the forms of corporate presence available to foreign investors in Vietnam. We take a look at the country’s system of corporate governance, and discuss how the form of presence a company chooses aff...

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What is the corporate governance structure of foreign-invested multi-member limi...

What is the corporate governance structure of foreign-invested multi-member limi...

Multi-member limited liability companies (LLCs), among the most popular foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam, are managed by a Member’s Council which directs major strategy changes and annual business plans. The Member Council Chairman, a po...

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What three forms may joint ventures (JVs) between domestic and foreign investors...

What three forms may joint ventures (JVs) between domestic and foreign investors...

The three forms joint ventures (JVs) between domestic and foreign investors in Vietnam may take are limited liability companies (LLCs), joint stock companies (JSCs), and partnerships. LLCs are offer limited liability ownership yet cannot issue shares...

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Besides joint ventures (JVs) with local partners, what other options do foreign ...

Besides joint ventures (JVs) with local partners, what other options do foreign ...

Foreign businesses wanting to do business in yet not enter into a joint venture (JV) with a local partner have three options – branches, representative offices (ROs), and business cooperation contracts (BCCs). Foreign entities can establish bra...

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What is a ?red invoice,? and what is their significance to commercial operations...

What is a ?red invoice,? and what is their significance to commercial operations...

Simply put, a “red invoice” is the nickname given to Vietnam’s Value Added Tax (VAT) invoices. Such invoices are mandated to undertake commercial activities such as the sale of goods and services, imports of foreign goods, and expor...

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How many types of Value Added Tax (VAT) invoices exist in Vietnam, and what are ...

How many types of Value Added Tax (VAT) invoices exist in Vietnam, and what are ...

In Vietnam, the tax system supports self-printed Value Added Tax (VAT) invoices, e-invoices, ordered invoices, and invoices purchased from the local Municipal Taxation Department. Enterprises within hi-tech parks and economic development zones, along...

report

Payroll in Asia 2015

Payroll in Asia 2015

Payroll covers all aspects of paying a company’s employees. This includes making sure that salaries are paid in the correct amount and on time, that income tax is withheld, and that social security contributions are made. With a region as fast-p...

DTA

Agreement Between The Government Of The Republic Of Singapore And The Government...

Agreement Between The Government Of The Republic Of Singapore And The Government...

Agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income between Singapore and Latvia.

DTA

Agreement Between The Republic Of Singapore And The Principality Of Liechtenstei...

Agreement Between The Republic Of Singapore And The Principality Of Liechtenstei...

Agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income between Singapore and Liechtenstein.

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