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What is a Certificate of Residence (COR) in Singapore?
- March 2016
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Singapore’s COR is an indicator to tax authorities – in Singapore and abroad – that a given company has established operations within the state of Singapore. Within Singapore, a COR is used to establish a company’s eligibility...
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How can firms in Singapore offset their international taxation?
- March 2016
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Currently those incorporated within Singapore and holding a Certificate of Residence (COR) will be able to choose between two methods, the credit method and the exemption method, in order to offset their international taxation. Under the credit metho...
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What is the benefit of routing investments through Singapore?
- March 2016
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Companies operating in ASEAN might find that the cost of transferring profits back to their home country has increased in the absence of up to date DTAs. By contrast, with many DTAs in place and 0 percent withholdings tax of its own on dividends, Sin...
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Can foreign companies apply for an ICP license if they want to provide services ...
- March 2016
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According to the new rules, a WFOE (Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise) is now eligible for an ICP (Internet Content Provider) license. Previously, only domestic companies or joint ventures with at least 51 percent of shares held by Chinese nationals co...
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What are some possible methods for foreign companies to sell online in China?
- March 2016
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Foreign companies can sell directly from a website hosted outside of China, however this is not recommended, since Chinese consumers will not be able to find the website and the shipping and import fees are high. Some more plausible options could be ...
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How can foreign companies sell products directly via a self-owned Chinese websit...
- March 2016
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Selling directly via a self-owned Chinese website requires a local company registration and Internet Content Provider (ICP) filing, which can be taxing. To set up an online shop, the foreign company should follow the following steps: First, set up a ...
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What are some of the different ways of selling products through cross border e-c...
- March 2016
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The first possibility is direct shipping. Under the direct sale, foreign manufacturers maintain warehouses in their home countries and send goods by international transportation after customers made orders online. Alternatively, bonded warehouses can...
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Which B2C platforms can foreign sellers choose to open a shop in China?
- March 2016
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In China, there are three large third-party e-commerce B2C platforms foreign sellers can choose from: Tmall, Jingdong Mall (JD), and Yihaodian.
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What are the entry requirements for foreign sellers to open a shop on a third pa...
- March 2016
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The entry requirements for different third party B2C platforms in China are very similar. They include having a presence in Mainland China (some platforms require 0-2 years or more) and registered capital, usually of more than RMB 10,000. They must a...
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What are some of the critical steps when profiling potential candidates?
- February 2016
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The profiling stage is a critical planning phase in the recruitment process. Effective communication from the HR representative to the hiring manager is fundamental to ensuring that the company’s current needs are met. Through an assessment of ...
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Who are the main players in Chinese online recruitment? What are the pros and c...
- February 2016
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The online recruitment market in China is dominated by two main players: 51Job.com and Zhaopin.com. Together, they represent nearly two-thirds of the entire market. These websites are ideal for attracting those candidates who are actively apply...
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What are passive candidates and what are some obstacles faced when searching for...
- February 2016
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Passive candidates are defined as those who are employed and are not searching for a new career. Due to high activity in the recruitment market in China, these candidates might be reluctant to publish their information in databases such as 51Job.com,...
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