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For foreign retailers selling to Russian consumers, what are the benefits of sel...
- November 2016
- Members Access
For foreign retailers selling products online, selling goods directly to Russian distributors is an effective method of handing off the complex process involved in navigating the Russian e-commerce environment. Russian distributors follow the t...
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Why has the Chinese government shifted from the business tax (BT) to the value-a...
- November 2016
- Members Access
In 2016, the value-added tax (VAT) has effectively replaced the business tax (BT) as China’s only indirect tax. The transition is part of an effort by the Chinese government to create a service-oriented economy that is no longer centered ...
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As of November, 2016, what industries were recently placed under China’s value...
- November 2016
- Members Access
As of November, 2016, the construction, lifestyle, finance, and real estate industries were brought under the value-added tax (VAT) system. While under the business tax (BT), these four service sectors made up 80 percent of total BT revenue.&nb...
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What are some of the differences between China’s value-added tax (VAT) zero-ra...
- November 2016
- Members Access
Both China’s VAT zero-rates and VAT exemption rates are exempt from output VAT. However, unlike with the exemption VAT, under the zero-rated VAT the input VAT that is attributable to cross-border services can either be refunded or credite...
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What is the difference between the general fapiao and the special VAT fapiao?
- November 2016
- Free Access
General fapiao are issued after a purchase, and they are split into the categories of personal and company fapiao. These categories allow the government to know who can claim the amount indicated in the purchase. General fapiao are far si...
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What is the significance of China’s Circular 36?
- November 2016
- Free Access
Circular 36 was the final piece of China’s VAT reform, bringing all industries under the VAT, and effectively eliminating China’s business tax. The VAT reform has been rolled out nationwide, and in 2018 the government is expected to...
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What was one of the likely causes of Indonesia’s inability to meet its growth ...
- October 2016
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During the 1980s and 90s, Indonesia’s manufacturing sector saw significant growth. However, in the early 2000s, the government began to focus on commodity exports to meet growing Chinese demand for resources. In doing so, the nation...
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What is a potential downside of investing in Indonesian Special Economic Zones (...
- October 2016
- Free Access
Indonesia’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) offer investors preferential regulatory infrastructure and tax policies. Indonesia currently has nine SEZs in place, and President Joko Widodo’s government plans for a total of twenty-five b...
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In 2016, what percentage of Indonesia’s GDP came from the nation’s manufactu...
- October 2016
- Members Access
In 2016, Indonesia’s manufacturing sector was valued at USD112.8 billion, and made up 23.7% of the nation’s total GDP. Indonesia’s manufacturing sector has seen a slowdown due to a decrease in Chinese demand for commodities.&n...
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What are the benefits of establishing a Limited Liability Company with Foreign D...
- October 2016
- Members Access
Companies looking to establish themselves in an Indonesian market have four options available to them. They can establish a Representative Office (KPPA), or a Representative Office for Trading (K3PA), which allow for foreign ownership, but do n...
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As of 2016, what Corporate Income Tax incentives did Jokowi’s government offer...
- October 2016
- Members Access
For investors willing to invest IDR 1 trillion (about 76.75 million USD) into an Indonesian SEZ, Jokowi’s government offers 20-100% tax reductions for up to 25 years. 20-100% tax reductions are also available for those looking to invest I...
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How will Indonesia’s demographics affect its potential for economic growth in ...
- October 2016
- Free Access
Indonesia is home to more than 255 million people, making it the fourth most populous nation on earth. Of these 255 million, half are under the age of 30. This generation of Indonesians is the largest that the nation has ever seen, and is...
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