Asia Briefing Report: An Introduction to Doing Business in India
Asia Briefing’s new 30-page report introducing everything that a foreign investor should be familiar with when establishing and operating a business in India.
Housing for Foreigners in Vietnam
Sept. 26 – Foreigners working in Vietnam for an extended period of time must find housing outside of a hotel, generally by renting an apartment/house. In 2008, after a good deal of debate, the door was also officially opened for foreign individuals and organizations, as well as overseas Vietnamese citizens and organizations, to purchase apartments […]
Double Taxation Agreements for China Investment
Sept. 18 – Simply put, double taxation agreements (DTAs) aim to prevent the same income from being taxed by two or more states, while also eliminating tax evasion and encouraging cross-border trade efficiency. DTAs are mostly of a bilateral nature and, while DTA-signing countries are not all members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and […]
Setting Up and Operating a Company in Hong Kong
By Eunice Ku Jul. 7 – One of the key advantages that Hong Kong holds over other holding company jurisdictions is its Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Mainland China. Set up in 2002 after China’s accession to the WTO, the CEPA is essentially a free trade agreement. The most recent supplement, Supplement VIII (CEPA […]
China Branch Offices and RO-WFOE ‘Conversions’
By Dezan Shira & Associates Jun. 18 – Foreign investors with an existing China WFOE that are looking to establish a presence in another destination, be it expansion or relocation, may wish to consider establishing a branch office. A branch office is essentially an office of a WFOE located somewhere other than the WFOE’s main […]
When Expats Get Blacklisted in China
The reasons why and the implications of falling foul of Chinese regulations By Eunice Ku Apr. 6 – The State Administration of Industry and Commerce (SAIC) is the national governmental organization directly under the State Council that coordinates local Administrations of Industry and Commerce (AICs). Among the many SAIC and AIC functions and responsibilities, those […]
Asia Briefing Releases New Doing Business in Vietnam Guide
Mar. 29 – Asia Briefing has just released the inaugural edition of its regional business guide “Doing Business in Vietnam” – offering business-minded individuals an up-to-date reference source for all of the key issues concerning setting up and successfully operating a business in the country. Earlier in its development process than many countries, Vietnam is […]