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Setting up a Representative Office in China

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By Eunice Ku Oct. 29 – When a foreign company decides to try and sell to the Chinese market, there are several options – working through an agency or distributor, or registering a representative office (RO). Whereas an agent or distributor may have limited loyalty or little interest in end-user satisfaction, an RO is an […]


Visa Application and Registration in India

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Oct. 16 – When applying for a long-term visa in India, there are a number of procedures and legal frameworks that must be understood. In this article, we discuss the documents necessary for a foreigner to work in India. Visa Application India provides two kinds of work-related visas: a business visa, also called a B […]


Setting Up a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in China

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By Eunice Ku Sept. 13 – A wholly foreign-owned enterprise (WFOE) is a company established in China according to Chinese laws and wholly owned by one or more foreign investors. A WFOE is a limited liability company, meaning that the liability of the shareholders is limited to the assets they brought to the business. Unlike […]


New Issue of Asia Briefing: Work Visa and Permit Procedures Across Asia

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In this edition of Asia Briefing Magazine, we outline the specific documents required for foreign nationals working in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as highlight the relevant application processes in each of these countries. Attention is also given to the role of the sponsoring company and the regulations they must adhere to.


Designing a Labor Contract in China

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Aug. 29 – Once a conclusion has been reached concerning the issue of what kind of contract a company wishes to enter into for a particular employee role (direct employment, secondment or outsourcing), the next step will be the drafting of the contract. Normally, employment agencies and outsourcing companies will have their own template for […]


China Issues Guidelines to Accelerate SME Development

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Aug. 23 – China’s State Council released the “Opinions on Financial Support to the Development of Small and Micro-sized Enterprises (guobanfa [2013] No.87, hereinafter referred to as ‘Opinions’)” on August 8, which put forward eight specific financial measures to support the development of small and micro-sized enterprises in the country. Detailed information can be found […]


Vietnam Cracks Down on Securities Fraud

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Aug. 21 – In an effort to enact protection mechanisms to lower the risk investors may be exposed to with regard to securities-related crimes, the Vietnamese government promulgated Circular No. 10, which comes into effect today and contains new regulatory guidelines regarding: Intentional disclosure of false information; Insider trading; and Manipulation of securities prices. The […]


China Strengthens Enforcement of 24-hour Registration Rule for Foreigners

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Aug. 21 – China’s new Exit and Entry Law, which came into effect on July 1, 2013, requires all foreigners to register with their local public security bureau within 24 hours of arrival in the country, and failure to do so will result in a maximum fine of RMB2,000. The new Exit and Entry Law […]


Vietnam and Indonesia Enter Strategic Partnership, Sign MoUs

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Jul. 9 – Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang and a delegation of high-level officials visited Indonesia last month in a diplomatic trip to strengthen economic and political ties between the two countries. During the meeting, Vietnam signed the following Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on bilateral trade and energy investment with Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono […]


Singapore’s Bilateral Investment Treaties

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Singapore continues to utilize bilateral investment treaties (BITs), especially for it smaller trading partners and particularly so for investors from emerging nations with relatively immature tax laws and regulatory environments.


 

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