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What are the processes of liquidating the old Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (W...
- January 2014
- Free Access
The processes of liquidating the old WFOE in China are: Submit Termination application for approval; Carry out liquidation obligations; Deregister with all other relevant authorities.
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What are the processes of liquidating the old WFOE in China in detail?
- January 2014
- Members Access
The processes of liquidating the old WFOE in China are: Submit termination application for approval: to initiate the liquidation process, the WFOE should apply for the termination of the WFOE to the original approval authority; upon issuan...
Q&A
What is a branch office in China?
- January 2014
- Free Access
A branch office is essentially an office of a wholly foreign-owned enterprise located somewhere other than the foreign-owned enterprise’s main office location. Branches are easier to set up and be maintained, but limited in many ways, such a...
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What are the alternatives to setting up another WFOE in China?
- January 2014
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Foreign investors with an existing China WFOE that are willing to establish a presence in another destination, be it expansion or relocation, may wish to consider establishing a branch office, or another popular expansion option is the “conv...
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How do you set up a branch office in China?
- January 2014
- Members Access
The process of establishing a branch office is essentially an abbreviated WFOE setup. Establishing a branch does not require approval from the Ministry of Commerce, rather, the branch can be directly registered with the Administration of Indus...
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What can a representative office (RO) do in China?
- January 2014
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An RO is only permitted to engage in the following activities: Market surveys, product or service displays and promotional activities related to the products or services of its head office; Liaison activities in connection with produ...
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What are the two types of fapiaos in China?
- January 2014
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Fapiaos can mainly be sorted into two categories – general invoices and VAT invoices. Although the two are often used interchangeably, there are notable differences between the two that consumers should be aware of. Firstly, the latter can b...
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How to find a permanent establishment for the foreign headquarter?
- January 2014
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Under most double tax treaties between China and other countries, a permanent establishment will be constituted if: The Chinese entity receives services from foreign entities, be the service rendered in China or overseas; and The duration of the ...
podcast
Vietnam Briefing Magazine, February 2014 Issue: ?A Guide to Understanding Vietna...
- January 2014
- Free Access
This issue of Vietnam Briefing aims to clarify the entire VAT, short for value-added tax, process by taking you through an introduction as to what VAT is, liabilities that come with it, and how to pay it properly.
infographic
Profit Repatriation Procedure in China
- January 2014
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All foreign-invested enterprises in China are required to carry out annual compliance procedures as mandated by various governmental departments. Here are the steps for profit repatriation in China.
Q&A
What kind of double taxation agreements does Vietnam have?
- December 2013
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In Vietnam, double tax agreements impact both corporate and personal income taxes for residents of Vietnam or citizens of the country that Vietnam had signed double tax agreements with, or both. To be considered a resident, following conditions have ...
magazine
Revisiting China's Value-Added Tax Reform
- December 2013
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In this issue of China Briefing Magazine, we attempt to demystify some of the confusion revolving around Chinaâs recent value-added tax reform by reintroducing the basics and discussing how the reform will impact your particular business. While ...
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