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Q&A
Who can be subjected to value-added tax (VAT) in Vietnam?
- June 2014
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Taxable persons in Vietnam are: Organizations and individuals producing or trading in VAT-liable goods and services in Vietnam, regardless of their business lines, forms and/or organizations; and Organizations and individuals importi...
Q&A
What are the value-added tax (VAT) rates for enterprises in Vietnam?
- June 2014
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Vietnam has three VAT rates: zero percent, five percent and 10 percent. 10 percent is the standard rate applied to most goods and services, unless otherwise stipulated. Zero percent tax rate The zero percent tax rate applies to exported goods and se...
magazine
E-Commerce Across Asia: Trends and Developments 2014
- May 2014
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In this issue of Asia Briefing Magazine, we provide a comprehensive overview of e-commerce trends across the Asia-Pacific region with a focus on developing markets in Southeast Asia. In addition to analyzing macro-level economic and development indic...
presentation
China & ASEAN Due Diligence & Development Issues
- May 2014
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Chris Devonshire-Ellis, Founder, presents on the development of the Association of South-east Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the due diligence practice discrepancies between ASEAN and China.
magazine
Developing Your Sourcing Strategy for Vietnam
- May 2014
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In this issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine, we attempt to clarify the decision making process involved with moving your sourcing business to Vietnam. We first take you through the important factors to consider when choosing your sourcing partner bef...
magazine
La porta dell’ASEAN:le holding di Singapore
- April 2014
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In questa economia globale Singapore si è ritagliata una nicchia competitiva, ossia, destinazione ideale per l'elezione di quartieri regionali, filiali e le società Holding. Caratterizzata da un regime giuridico-fiscale stabile e business-frien...
DTA
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between Singapore and Sri Lanka
- April 2014
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Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between Singapore and Sri Lanka
podcast
Asia Briefing Magazine, January 2014 Issue: "Payroll Processing Across Asia
- January 2014
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Sisi Xu, Senior Manager in Dezan Shira and Associates Shenzhen office, introduce payroll from a financial and legal perspective.
Q&A
What aspect should be cautioned when using holding companies for Chinese or ASEA...
- January 2014
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It must be noted that compliance with anti-avoidance tax rules from Hong Kong and Singapore is a must. The key to such compliance is to show that the holding company is a genuine business, i.e.: there must be economic substance to justify this tax...
Q&A
What are the tax incentives for Hong Kong and Singapore holding companies?
- January 2014
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Since both Hong Kong and Singapore have double taxations agreements with China and ASEAN countries, the withholding tax rate for profit repatriation to these two locations would normally be reduced. An instance would be that the Chinese withholding t...
Q&A
Why are Hong Kong and Singapore holding companies attractive to foreign investor...
- January 2014
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In terms of ease of doing business, both locations take the stance of protecting investors and facilitating cross-border trade, by providing highly transparent business environment and favorable tax regime to businesses. Also, with English being the ...
podcast
Vietnam Briefing Magazine, February 2014 Issue: ?A Guide to Understanding Vietna...
- January 2014
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This issue of Vietnam Briefing aims to clarify the entire VAT, short for value-added tax, process by taking you through an introduction as to what VAT is, liabilities that come with it, and how to pay it properly.
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