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How is corporate income tax defined and how should such tax be paid in China?
- December 2012
- Members Access
Corporate income tax is paid by enterprises that generate income, whether it is derived from production, business operations, and other sources. Currently, it is at a rate of 25 percent currently, for both foreign and domestic enterprises. For domes...
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What requirements are in place to be eligible for tax incentive for high-tech en...
- December 2012
- Members Access
High-tech enterprises can enjoy a reduced rate of 15 percent, given they are approved by relevant tax authorities and qualified the following conditions: The enterprise possesses core intellectual property rights in China; The products or service...
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What are the Annual Financial Report Contents in Vietnam?
- December 2012
- Free Access
Annual Financial Report contents include, statement of income, statement of financial position, statement of changes in equity (if any), statement of cash flow, balance sheet and notes.
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What needs to be done for social insurance finalization at year-end in Vietnam?
- December 2012
- Members Access
As social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance are calculated and paid monthly, the only related activity that must be conducted at the end of the year is the distribution of health insurance cards to employees. Bearers of compulso...
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Why is Hong Kong holding company an attractive option for foreign investors inve...
- December 2012
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There are a number of reasons: Geographical proximity Low tax rate – only 16.5 percent for corporate income tax and 15 percent for partnerships and sole traders Territorial source principle of taxation – only income derived fro...
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How is the corporate income tax defined in India?
- December 2012
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Corporate income tax is levied on the income computed in accordance to the Income Tax Act. For domestic companies, i.e.: companies registered in India, it stands at a rate of 30 percent; for foreign companies, i.e.: companies registered outside of In...
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What is minimum alternative tax in India?
- December 2012
- Members Access
Minimum alternative tax is the tax, which is applicable to companies that assess at 18.5 percent of the adjusted book profits. The raison d’être of this tax is that to minimize the tax liability, many profitable Indian companies, who are ...
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How is value-added tax levied in India and how should the filing be prepared?
- December 2012
- Members Access
Value-added tax is only levied on goods, not services. This tax is applicable at each stage of sale and a credit mechanism keeps track paid value-added tax. Other than the tracking, there are 4 tiers of which different rates will be applicable: 1 ...
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What other tax obligations might be imposed on foreign-invested enterprises in I...
- December 2012
- Members Access
First of all, excise duty is also termed as central value-added tax, which is applicable to goods manufactured in India on the value of goods sold or the maximum retail price of the goods sold, depending on the type of goods in question. It is curren...
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What qualifies a company as a tax resident in Singapore?
- December 2012
- Free Access
A company will be a tax resident if the control and management of its business is located and exercised in Singapore. Thus, normally a foreign subsidiary would not be counted as a tax resident in Singapore. Being a tax resident in Singapore, the comp...
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What is Productivity and Innovation Credit Scheme in Singapore?
- December 2012
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It is a program that SMEs to encourage business to invest in productivity and innovation may receive the following benefits: 60 percent cash payout of up to SGD$ 100,000; or 400 percent tax deduction/ allowances of up to SGD$ 400,000, &n...
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How are goods and services tax and withholding tax levied in Singapore?
- December 2012
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Goods and services tax is levied on import of goods and supply of goods and services in Singapore. Companies are required to complete registration for this tax and collect this tax only if its turnover exceeds SGD$ 1 million in any 12 consecutive mon...
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