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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
China’s Resource Tax Reform Presents New Opportunities and Restrictions in the Mining Sector
05/27/2016China's national resource tax reform will comprehensively come into effect on July 1, meaning that the resource tax will be levied based on each resource's price instead of its quantity. In this article, we discuss the upcoming nationwide resource tax reform and its impact on foreign mining companies in China.
China Briefing
China Regulatory Brief: Preferential Policies for Coal Enterprises and the Abolishment of Unnecessary Certificates
05/23/2016In this week's China Regulatory Brief, we discuss the adjusting time of the minimum wage standard in China, the preferential policies for steel & iron companies, the abolishment of unnecessary certificates, as well as the country's airport construction plan.
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
China Investment Roadmap: the Elderly Care Industry – New Issue of China Briefing Magazine
05/19/2016The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, focusing on foreign investment in China's elderly care industry, is out now and available for download in the Asia Briefing bookstore.
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
China Briefing
Case Study: Individual Income Tax Compliance
03/30/2016As 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.
China Briefing
Accounting Records in China: Keeping up to Date with the New Regulations
03/22/2016China'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 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.