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What kinds of special economic zones are there in India and what can a foreign e...
- November 2013
- Free Access
There are 4 of them: Special Economic Zones for Multiple Sectors – They are areas where manufacturing, trading and warehousing business may be set up within two or more sectors; Special Economic Zones for Specific Sectors – They are s...
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What are the land requirements on setting up a business in Indian special econom...
- November 2013
- Members Access
The zones are subject to the following conditions: Special Economic Zones for Multiple Sectors – Area rent out must be more than 1,000 hectares with 50% or above being industrial area; Special Economic Zones for Specific Sectors – Are...
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Is there any advice for conducting business in Indian special economic zones?
- November 2013
- Free Access
Here are a couple of advices: Indian authorities love seeking paper-work discrepancies. So, make sure all your documents and manifests are precise and correctly labeled. Hire an import-export expert if necessary. Some Zones are operated privately...
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What are the permitted foreign direct investment (FDI) activities in India?
- November 2013
- Free Access
FDI is allowed up to 100 percent for all manufacturing industries, except: • Arms and ammunition, explosives and allied items of defense equipment, aircraft and warships; • Atomic substances; • Narcotics and psychotropic substances and...
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What are the incentives to operate in Indian special economic zones?
- November 2013
- Members Access
Benefits and facilities offered in these zones are: Duty free import/ domestic procurement of goods for the development, operation and maintenance of Special Economic Zones units; 100 percent income tax exemption on export income for Special Econ...
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How many types of special economic zones are there in Vietnam?
- November 2013
- Free Access
There are 4 types of development zones in China: Industrial Zones; Economic Zones; Export-Processing Zones; and High-tech Zones.
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What are industrial zones in Vietnam?
- November 2013
- Members Access
These zones are tailored for manufacturing of goods and services supplementing thereto. In general, investment incentives, such as land rental exemptions or reductions, are offered. If the zone in question is located in “difficult socio-economi...
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What advantages are there for economic zones in Vietnam?
- November 2013
- Members Access
For economic zones that are located in “especially difficult socio-economic conditions”, the benefits and incentives that investors enjoy in economic zones are equivalent to Industrial Zones and High-Tech Zones in the same conditions. Ot...
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What are the advantages of export-processing zones in Vietnam?
- November 2013
- Free Access
Export-processing zones are industrial zones that focus on manufacturing goods for export and providing services therefor. The main advantages of export-processing zones include tax incentives, lower land rentals, exemption of import, export and valu...
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What are high-tech zones in Vietnam?
- November 2013
- Free Access
High-tech zones specialize in fields of manufacturing of biotechnology, IT and green technology. They also focus on research and development, personnel training and high-tech trade. For high-tech zones located in “especially difficult socio-eco...
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How are double tax agreements applicable to countries?
- November 2013
- Free Access
Double tax Agreements are applicable to both individual and companies of the countries or jurisdictions who are parties to agreements. Double tax treaties are a useful tool to help reduce tax liabilities when investing in Asia. They can help to redu...
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How is profit repatriation affected by double tax agreements in Asia?
- November 2013
- Members Access
Distribution of dividends may face withholding tax. Thus, if double tax agreements (DTAs) are in place, this tax might be reduced or eliminated. For example – between Hong Kong and China – there is a DTA in place where withholding tax fo...
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