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Freihandelsabkommen in Asien wirksam nutzen

Freihandelsabkommen in Asien wirksam nutzen

In unserem aktuellen Magazin „Freihandelsabkommen in Asien wirksam nutzen“ beschäftigen wir uns mit Freihandelsabkommen in Asien. Debatten über den Abbau von Zöllen und anderen Handelsbarrieren zur Erleichterung des Handels werden oft auf mult...

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China's New Economic Silk Road: The Great Eurasian Game & The String of Pearls (...

China's New Economic Silk Road: The Great Eurasian Game & The String of Pearls (...

This unique and currently only available study into the proposed Silk Road Economic Belt examines the institutional, financial and infrastructure projects that are currently underway and in the planning stage across the entire region. Covering over ...

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Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between Indonesia and Mongolia

Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between Indonesia and Mongolia

Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between Indonesia and Mongolia

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Employment Trends in Asia in 2014-2015

Employment Trends in Asia in 2014-2015

This chart summarizes the employment trends in Asia for 2014-2015, including the predicted permanent staff levels, companies which are intending to offer bonuses this year and percentage of staff salary intended to be Awarded as Bonus.

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How is corporate income tax (CIT) calculated in Asia?

How is corporate income tax (CIT) calculated in Asia?

Corporate Income Tax (CIT) is levied on the profits of a company. The rate varies considerably for different countries - it can be anywhere between 17 and 40% and is determined by various different factors including the priorities of the government, ...

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How does indirect tax differ from corporate income and individual income tax in ...

How does indirect tax differ from corporate income and individual income tax in ...

Indirect tax adds to the price of a product which makes the consumer indirectly pay the rate of taxation. For corporate and individual income tax, a business or individual has to pay the necessary amount directly to the government. Also, the indirec...

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What is withholding tax and how is it paid in Asia?

What is withholding tax and how is it paid in Asia?

Withholding tax is kept back from an employee's salary and is subsequently paid to the government to combat tax evasion. It is divided into royalties, dividends and interest in Asia, however the amount varies depending on the country.  

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How is individual income tax (IIT) calculated in Asia?

How is individual income tax (IIT) calculated in Asia?

In Asian countries individuals are taxed according their salary. Therefore those with a higher salary will have to pay higher taxes. However, rates vary in different Asian countries and could be anywhere between 17 and 45%. Exceptions of this are Br...

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What are the current sales and service tax rates in Malaysia?

What are the current sales and service tax rates in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, service tax is currently at 6% and is calculated based on the value of taxable services provided by the individual. However, on 1st April 2015 a 6% goods and services tax (GST) will replace the current sales and service tax.   

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How do China's tax treaties affect withholding tax payments for dividends, inter...

How do China's tax treaties affect withholding tax payments for dividends, inter...

If the tax rate written in the relevant treaty is higher than 10%, the tax will be fixed at 10%. If the rate specified in the treaty is lower than 10%, the amount of tax payable will be the amount specified.  

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Investment Developments and Opportunities in Mongolia

Investment Developments and Opportunities in Mongolia

Having confirmed the world’s largest coal deposits, and second largest deposits of copper, plus massive reserves of silver, gold, uranium and many other rare earths and other minerals,

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GTI Tourism Guide

GTI Tourism Guide

Covering the areas of Heilongjiang, Inner Mongolia, Jilin and Liaoning in China, together with Ulaan Baatar, Undurkhaan and Khenti in Mongolia, this travel guide from the Greater Tumen Initiative features ski resorts in South Korea,

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