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China Briefing
Understanding Mergers and Acquisitions in China – New Issue of China Briefing Magazine
06/22/2016The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, focusing on the country's M&A market and its regulatory framework, is out now and available for download in the Asia Briefing bookstore.
Vietnam Briefing
City Spotlight: Investment Opportunities in Da Nang
06/20/2016Da Nang is among Vietnam's top locations for foreign investment. Learn which industries are primed for growth and understand how to best structure your setup to tap into these opportunities.
ASEAN Briefing
The ASEAN Economic Community and What it means for Intellectual Property
05/31/2016The AEC will be a turning point for the Southeast Asian business environment, but businesses should not assume that risks to their IP assets will be immediately reduced by AEC measures – diligence and a sound protection strategy will be even more vital
China Briefing
Opening a Bank Account in China
05/20/2016As China’s banking system continues to liberalize and become more international, foreign investors have increasing flexibility over the management of funds. In this article, we lay out the steps and options foreign investors must consider when opening a Chinese bank account.
China Briefing
A Guide to Consumption Tax in China
04/27/2016Once 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.
China Briefing
Hiring Disabled Workers in China: Incentives and Challenges
04/26/2016The 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.
China Briefing
Labor Case Study: Social Insurance Contribution in China
04/22/2016Is 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.
Vietnam Briefing
Industry Spotlight: Vietnam's Growing Appetite for Education
04/21/2016In 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
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam News Brief: Information Security, Venture Capital Regulations, and New Tariff on Steel Imports
03/16/2016In 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.
China Briefing
Are You Qualified? Handling Internal Bookkeeping in China
03/03/2016China 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.
China Briefing
Obtaining the Certificate of Chinese Tax Resident
03/01/2016Certifications 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 Briefing
Overtime Payments and Regulations in China
12/16/2015In this article, we look into the overtime regulations in China, which are typically regulated under the People’s Republic of China Labor Laws and give readers a brief introduction of how to calculate overtime payments in the country.