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The 2016/17 ASEAN Tax Comparator

The 2016/17 ASEAN Tax Comparator

In this issue of ASEAN Briefing, we examine regional taxation in ASEAN through a comparison of corporate, indirect, and withholdings taxation. We further present an overview of the compliance environments found across the region and analyze ASEAN’s...

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How is Corporate Income Tax determined for acquired companies in China?

How is Corporate Income Tax determined for acquired companies in China?

Under the PRC Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Law, which applies to both domestic enterprises as well as foreign and foreign-invested enterprises, income arising from the transfer of equity and assets (both fixed and intangible) is subject to CIT. While a...

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Navigating Complexities: An Introduction to Dezan Shira & Associates in India

Navigating Complexities: An Introduction to Dezan Shira & Associates in India

This report offers an introduction to Dezan Shira & Associates business services and information platforms for companies seeking to establish themselves in India.

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Come aprire una società commerciale in Vietnam

Come aprire una società commerciale in Vietnam

Erasmo Indolino, International Business Advisory presso l'ufficio di Hanoi di Dezan Shira & Assocates, fornisce informazioni sulla costituzione di una società commerciale in Vietnam.

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Due Diligence Considerations in India at a Glance

Due Diligence Considerations in India at a Glance

India has successfully topped China in terms of FDI investment in 2015, a unique due diligence factors have to be considered during the process.

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Which governmental bodies and general restrictions should be noted with regard t...

Which governmental bodies and general restrictions should be noted with regard t...

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) and State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) are two main governmental bodies investors have to take note of. MOF has the power to adjust tax rates  and regulate remittances, whereas SBV is in charge of regulating banking and fo...

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Prior to remitting profits, investors may be faced with withholding tax which is...

Prior to remitting profits, investors may be faced with withholding tax which is...

Currently remittances are segmented into the following four categories: dividends, interest, royalties, and technical service fees. For dividends, no tax is currently imposed unless paid to individuals, whereas interest paid to a non-resident is subj...

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What are the obligations companies have to fulfill before being able to remit pr...

What are the obligations companies have to fulfill before being able to remit pr...

Companies have to make the following taxes before being able to remit profits: CIT which now has been reduced to 20% for both local and foreign enterprises, except for some special industries; VAT which is imposed at three different rates namely 0%, ...

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What are the main restrictions when selecting and operating a foreign currency a...

What are the main restrictions when selecting and operating a foreign currency a...

Institutional selection is one of the pressing issues here since investors are limited to the selection of a single account with a bank that has been licensed by the SBV. Only banks with this license can operate a foreign currency account along with ...

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Why is it best to set up a foreign currency bank account after investors enter V...

Why is it best to set up a foreign currency bank account after investors enter V...

A foreign currency bank account has to be utilized for all foreign currency transactions carried out within the country. Further, there are a list of activities that require a foreign currency account which include receipt of charter capital up until...

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What are some of the restrictions placed on remitting profits in Vietnam?

What are some of the restrictions placed on remitting profits in Vietnam?

There are a number of restrictions enforced upon remitting profits. For example, under Vietnamese law, profits may only be remitted once per year. Furthermore, dividends may not be carried out during a year in which a company has not turned a profit....

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The Progression of Corporate Income Taxation Across ASEAN (2012-2016)

The Progression of Corporate Income Taxation Across ASEAN (2012-2016)

This infographic shows that ASEAN countries have lowered their corporate income taxes in the past decade to attract investment.

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