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Q&A
How does investing in Vietnam help targeting the emerging ASEAN region?
- November 2013
- Free Access
Vietnam's export to the rest of ASEAN nations have reached US$ 13.6 billion in 2011 and accounted for about ten percent of the country's total GDP in 2012 (US$ 138.1 billion). With tariffs reduced on over 4,000 different products, average tariff rate...
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What are Vietnam's major ASEAN exports?
- November 2013
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Three Vietnamese commodities had the significant turnover increase compared to 2012: Phone and mobile production, of which total turnover has reached US$ 334.7 million, accounting for 6.5 percent of Vietnam's total turnover; Crude oil with turnov...
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Why is ASEAN region worth the investors' attention for development zones?
- November 2013
- Free Access
ASEAN region is a free trade area, which consists of ten countries. They are aiming to reduce tariff between themselves to zero by 2015. Given this favorable incentive, it is tipped to be development zones within each signatory will spring up across ...
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How do general anti-avoidance rules work in Asia?
- November 2013
- Free Access
General Anti-Avoidance Rules function according to the “substance over form” principle. The rules give relevant tax authorities the right to withhold or to deny tax benefits that transactions might expect to enjoy, if it is clear that the...
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How is annual return filed under Singaporean law?
- November 2013
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Singaporean companies must file an annual return with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority within 1 month of the holding of the company’s annual general meeting. Annual return can be filed by engaging the services of a professiona...
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What documents are needed to dissolve a company in Vietnam?
- November 2013
- Free Access
The owner of the company will need to issue a statement of the decision of dissolution, which must include: Company name; Head office address; Business registration number; Reason(s) for dissolution; Deadlines and procedures to work out the li...
magazine
Der Große Steuervergleich für Asien 2014
- November 2013
- Members Access
Im Hinblick auf die geltende Steuergesetzgebung bestehen erhebliche Unterschiede zwischen den asiatischen Ländern. In dieser Ausgabe wollen wir Ihnen einen aktuellen Ãberblick 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 â 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...
podcast
The Importance of India for American Companies
- October 2013
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Dezan Shira & Associates Founder, Chris Devonshire-Ellis, answers important questions regarding American investment into India.
podcast
The Importance of Singapore for American Companies
- October 2013
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Dezan Shira & Associates Founder, Chris Devonshire-Ellis, answers important questions about the Singaporean business environment for American companies.
podcast
The Importance of ASEAN for American Companies
- October 2013
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Dezan Shira & Associates Founder, Chris Devonshire-Ellis, answers important questions about ASEAN and its importance for American companies doing business in Asia.
magazine
Manufacturing in Vietnam to Sell to ASEAN and China
- September 2013
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In this issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine, we introduce our readers to manufacturing in Vietnam as a key part of their business strategy within the ASEAN region and beyond. Specifically, we explain the new ASEAN Free Trade Area, outline what foreign...
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