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partner-publication
Asia Light Manufacturing Outlook: March 2015
- March 2015
- US $40
The March Issue of the Asia Light Manufacturing Outlook report is a 4-5 page executive-ready assessment and outlook designed to help companies anticipate labor risks and dynamics across key manufacturing countries in Asia. Countries of coverage inclu...
partner-publication
DPRK Business Monthly: February 2015
- February 2015
- Members Access
The latest issue of DPRK Business Monthly is now available as a complimentary PDF download on the Asia Briefing Bookstore. This regular publication looks at current international, domestic, and peninsular affairs concerning North Korea while also off...
infographic
Wages & GDP per Capita Across Emerging Asia
- February 2015
- Free Access
This infographic compares GDP per capita and wages from two perspectives: the average minimum wage and the overall average wage across emerging Asia.
infographic
Vietnam's Double Tax Avoidance Agreements as of March 2015
- February 2015
- Free Access
This infographic lists out all the countries that Vietnam has current double tax avoidance agreements with as of March 2015.
Q&A
Under what circumstances are new start-up companies entitled to tax exemptions i...
- February 2015
- Free Access
The start-up company must be incorporated in Singapore, be a tax resident in Singapore and have no more than 20 shareholders for the YA. The shareholders must hold the shares directly under their own names and be individuals beneficially. If they are...
Q&A
What are the two main methods by which Singapore and its treaty partners grant r...
- February 2015
- Members Access
There are two main methods which are used including the credit method and the exemption method. The credit method means that Singapore will grant a foreign tax credit to an entity that has paid taxes on business profits derived in the source state. T...
Q&A
What basic requirements need to be met to establish a holding company as a priva...
- February 2015
- Free Access
The company must have at least one shareholder, but not more than 50 and it can be a person or a legal entity. The entity also has to have at least one director and company secretary who is a Singaporean resident and the paid-up capital must be at le...
Q&A
What are the current regulations as of 2014 with regards to name registration fo...
- February 2015
- Free Access
The company name is not allowed to conflict with any existing company name on the UEN website or contain any sensitive words. It should contain the words "Private Limited" or its Malay translation "Sendirian Berhad." It should be noted that if words...
Q&A
Who can take advantage of the benefits of the double tax agreements (DTAs) in Si...
- February 2015
- Free Access
Only Singapore residents or Singapore treaty partners can benefit from the double tax agreements in Singapore. In fact, you also have to obtain a Certificate of Residence (COR) from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore before you can claim benef...
podcast
Deregistering a Representative Office (RO) in China
- February 2015
- Free Access
Kyle Freeman, International Business Advisory Associate in Dezan Shira & Associates' Beijing office, discusses the steps involved in deregistering a representative office in China.
Q&A
What are the key industries for FDI in ASEAN?
- February 2015
- Free Access
Electronics Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Textiles and Apparel Medical Devices
Q&A
What makes ASEAN attractive for FDI?
- February 2015
- Free Access
ASEAN’s demographics, growing consumer markets, treaty networks and low tax rates make it a preferred destination for FDI. ASEAN has a population of over 600 million, and currently has a “demographic dividend” – the ratio wher...
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