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Overview of Doing Business in China
- March 2014
- Members Access
Maria Kotova, Senior Associate in Dezan Shira & Associates' Shanghai office, introduces some of the key aspects of starting a business in China.
magazine
Guide to the Shanghai Free Trade Zone
- March 2014
- Members Access
Most recently, the Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ), seen as the testing ground of Chinaâs economic reforms, has garnered a lot of attention. In this monthâs issue of China Briefing, we introduce the simplified company establishment procedure...
magazine
A Guide to Understanding Vietnam's VAT
- February 2014
- Members Access
In this issue of Vietnam Briefing, we attempt to clarify the entire VAT process by taking you through an introduction as to what VAT is, who and what is liable, and how to pay it properly. We first take you through the basics of VAT in Vietnam before...
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China Residence and Income Source Individual Income Tax Applicability Timeline
- February 2014
- Free Access
For different kinds of income, China Residence and Income Source Individual Income Tax Applicability Timelines are different.
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DPRK Business Monthly: January 2014
- February 2014
- 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...
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Taking Advantage of India's FDI Reforms
- February 2014
- Members Access
In India Briefing Magazineâs first issue of 2014, we explore important amendments to Indiaâs foreign investment policy and outline various options for business establishment, including the creation of wholly owned subsidiaries in sectors th...
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France-China: 50 years of Sino-French diplomatic ties
- February 2014
- Members Access
The diplomatic ties between France and the Peopleâs Republic of China were established on 27th January 1964 under the visionary impulse of General de Gaulle. âFrance became one of the first Western nations to appoint an ambassador in Beijin...
Q&A
Which law will prevail if domestic tax law is in conflict with the double tax ag...
- February 2014
- Free Access
If there's a conflict between the domestic tax laws and the tax provisions in a double tax agreement, those in the double tax agreement will prevail. However, domestic tax laws will prevail when the relevant tax obligations included in the double tax...
Q&A
What is the application process to invest in Indian Development Zones?
- February 2014
- Free Access
The Approval Committee at the zone level deals with approval of units in the Special Economic Zones and other related issues. Each zone is headed by a development commissioner, who is ex-officio chairperson of the approval committee. Once an Special ...
Q&A
How is deemed profit rate calculated under Chinese corporate income tax law?
- February 2014
- Members Access
According to the “Administrative Measures for the Assessment and Collection of Corporate Income Tax on Non-Resident Enterprises (Guoshuifa [2010] No.19, ‘Circular 19’),” non-resident enterprises are required to keep accurate a...
Q&A
How can foreign investors merge or acquire local entities for establishing a for...
- February 2014
- Free Access
With respect to Mergers and Acuisitions involving the acquisition of Chinese domestic companies by foreign investors, in June 2009, the Ministry of Commerce promulgated the “Provisions on Foreign Investors’ Merger with and Acquisition of ...
Q&A
How can foreign investors set up online business in China?
- February 2014
- Free Access
After opening up a physical shop in China, a foreign investor can set up an online store by creating a website through which selling is conducted. This will require the foreign investor to first set up a foreign-invested commercial enterprise (FICE) ...
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