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    January 14, 2013

    Highly-Qualified Foreigners to Face Easier Visa Formalities in China

    China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MHRSS) and four other departments of the Chinese government jointly promulgated the “Circular on Issues of Facilitating Visas and Residence Permits for Highly-Qualified Foreigners’ Entry into China (MHRSS Circular [2012] No. 57, hereafter referred to as the ‘Circular’)” on September 28, 2012.

    January 14, 2013

    Guangzhou Issues FAQs Regarding VAT Reform

    At a recent press conference held in Guangzhou, several frequently asked questions (FAQs) relating to the VAT reform in the city were answered by officials from relevant government departments. Details of the answers can be found below.

    January 14, 2013

    China Law Deskbook Legal Update – September/October 2012

    Jim Zimmerman, the China managing partner of U.S. law firm Sheppard Mullin, is a good friend of China Briefing and is also both the Chairman Emeritus of Amcham China and the author of the China Law Deskbook – considered by many to be the bible of China law. Jim has recently introduced a regular update service to the China Law Deskbook and has kindly given permission for China Briefing to host it here.

    January 14, 2013

    Guangdong Province Releases Announcement on Invoice Issuance

    Guangdong’s Provincial Office of the State Administration of Taxation (SAT) released the “Announcement on Matters Concerning the Issuance of Invoices on Behalf of Taxpayers in the Pilot Collection of Value-Added Tax (VAT) in Lieu of Business Tax (Announcement [2012] No.11, hereinafter referred to as ‘Announcement’)” on October 23, 2012.

    January 14, 2013

    Vietnam Set to Lower Corporate Income Tax

    Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has announced it will be making changes to the Law on Corporate Income Tax, to be revised by the National Assembly in 2013. The ministry has also announced plans to reduce tax burdens for foreign-invested enterprises that engage in expansion projects for existing investments.

    January 14, 2013

    Vietnam Changes the Law Governing Personal Income Tax

    On November 22, 2012, the Vietnamese National Assembly promulgated Law No. 26/2012/QH13, amending and supplementing a number of articles within the Law on Personal Income Tax – including increasing personal income tax thresholds.

    January 14, 2013

    Da Nang Offers Massive Tax Incentives for Dutch Businesses

    Da Nang City is calling for foreign investment in its hi-tech park by promising attractive incentives.

    January 14, 2013

    Maintaining Statutory Registers in India

    The Companies Act (1956), which regulates setting up and running companies in India, requires all classes of companies in India (irrespective of size or capital) to maintain a list of Statutory Registers.

    January 14, 2013

    Maternity Benefits in India

    One of the primary objectives of India’s Maternity Benefit Act (1961) is to maintain the health of a pregnant female employee and her child. The act applies to every factory, mine or plantation (including those belonging to government), and to every shop or establishment wherein 10 or more people are employed.

    January 14, 2013

    India Set to Release GAAR Final Draft

    GAAR, introduced in the 2012-13 Budget with the aim to prevent tax evasion, has raised widespread concerns from foreign investors. Uncertainties in the investment environment brought up by the regulation have dampened the confidence of foreign investors in the market.

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