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    April 29, 2011

    China Revises Foreign Investment Catalog

    Following the principles in the State Council document “Opinions on Further Improving the Work of Utilizing Foreign Investment,” China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has recently added a number of changes to the “Foreign Investment Catalog.” The proposed changes are now open to public comment until the end of April.

    April 29, 2011

    Producers in China Now Require Goods Production Certificate

    According to a new announcement by the State Administration of Taxation (SAT) any taxpayer that sells its own products and provides construction services needs to provide a goods production certificate in order to avoid double taxation by the state and local tax authorities.

    April 27, 2011

    Newer, Faster Approval Procedure for Businesses Underway

    India will soon have a system in place that will simplify the process of approval for business projects, according to a government official. It will not only encourage investors to invest in India but also young entrepreneurs to start up their own businesses.

    April 27, 2011

    New Decree Detailing Telecom Law of Vietnam

    Decree No.25/2011/ND-CP of the government which was issued on April 6, 2011 provides enterprises, including domestic and foreign owned ones, some new regulations in the lucrative field of telecom.

    April 25, 2011

    Shenzhen to Raise Fuel Surcharge for Red Taxis

    Effective from April 23, 2011, the fuel surcharge for red Shenzhen Taxis was raised from RMB 2 to RMB 3 per ride, making Shenzhen the city with the most expensive fuel surcharge in the country.

    April 20, 2011

    SAT’s New IIT Collection Measures to Focus on Foreigners

    The State Administration of Taxation (SAT) has recently announced measures to intensify the regulations on individual income tax (IIT) levied on high-income individuals who may obtain their incomes from more than one avenue.

    April 18, 2011

    India Allows 100% FDI in Several Key Sectors

    India’s Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion has released the “Consolidated FDI Policy – Circular 1 of 2011,” that will allow 100 percent FDI in the development and production of seeds and planting material, floriculture, horticulture, and cultivation of vegetables and mushrooms under controlled conditions.

    April 18, 2011

    Changes on Pricing of Convertible Instruments

    Companies are now free to lay down a formula to transform convertible instruments (like debentures, partly paid shares, preferential shares and the like) into equity in accordance with the guidelines of FEMA and SEBI.

    April 18, 2011

    India Releases Third Consolidated FDI Policy

    In an updated foreign direct investment policy, the government of India stated a simplification of joint venture norms and opened up new areas for overseas funds.

    April 18, 2011

    India Issues Tax Benefits for Garment Companies

    In the annual budget presented by the finance minister, branded garment companies can get the benefit of CENVAT (central and value added tax) credit. It means the garment companies will be taxed on inputs.

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