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A Guide to Consumption Tax in China

Once China's value-added tax (VAT) reform is fully implemented on May 1, consumption tax will become one of only two major indirect taxes in China. In this article, we provide a brief introduction to China's consumption tax system and illustrate the tax calculation process with two examples.

Hiring Disabled Workers in China: Incentives and Challenges

The preferential policies that exist for disabled workers in China mainly revolve around tax breaks or exemptions. However, the ease with which companies can qualify for these benefits varies, with eligibility often hinging on either the size or the location of the company.

Labor Case Study: Social Insurance Contribution in China

Is it legal for an employee to voluntarily give up their social insurance premium in China? In this article, we present a case study that illustrates the social insurance contribution process, and break down the relevant labor laws and regulations in China.

Industry Spotlight: Vietnam's Growing Appetite for Education

In 2016, prevailing societal values and strong economic tailwinds combine to create promising opportunity in Vietnam’s education sector. For those capable of navigating the bureaucratic hurdles of the Vietnamese Market, timing has never been better to e

Case Study: Individual Income Tax Compliance

As part of our mission to provide business intelligence on the tax issues of doing business in China, China Briefing presents a series of case studies based on the practical experience of professionals at Dezan Shira & Associates, this time focusing on individual income tax compliance.

Accounting Records in China: Keeping up to Date with the New Regulations

China's Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the National Archives Bureau have jointly adopted a revised "Administrative Measures on Accounting Records". In effect since the beginning of the year, the new measures are significantly different to the previous 1999 legislation and are important for all enterprises with operations in China.

Vietnam News Brief: Information Security, Venture Capital Regulations, and New Tariff on Steel Imports

In this week's Vietnam Regulatory Brief we discuss the consolidation of information security legislation, analyze the impact of impending legislation pertaining to venture capital, and highlight Vietnam's new tariff on steel imports.

Outlook on Light Manufacturing in China: March 2016

Are You Qualified? Handling Internal Bookkeeping in China

China has recently released new provisions that permit accounting companies to engage in agency bookkeeping, allowing them to handle bookkeeping services entrusted by a client. However, the provisions contain strict guidelines on which entities can qualify.

Obtaining the Certificate of Chinese Tax Resident

Certifications and licenses are more important than one would imagine in China’s business market and tax system. In this article, we introduce what is known as a Certificate of Tax Residency, and provide detailed guidelines on how foreign expats and enterprises can obtain the certificate.

China Regulatory Brief: Shanghai Maternity Leave Policy and Measures to Regulate Bookkeeping Agency

In this week's China Regulatory Brief, we look into Shanghai's new local maternity leave policy, criteria for a qualified bookkeeping agency in China, policies for foreigners to enroll in China's social insurance scheme, and procedures for setting up a foreign credit inquiry institution.

China Regulatory Brief: Annual Inspection of Foreign Law Firms, 144-hour Visa-free Entry Scheme

In this week's China Regulatory Brief, we introduce China's 144-hour visa-free transit scheme applied to foreigners from 51 countries, the annual inspection of foreign law firms in Shanghai, and the VAT reform to be fully implemented in 2016.