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What is a parcel tax?
- February 2016
- Members Access
A parcel tax is a tax levied on products sold by foreign exporters to Chinese consumers that amount to, or exceed RMB 50. The tax also applies to imported goods bought online on cross border e-commerce platforms. The parcel tax rate split...
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What is the significance of China’s resource tax reform that was produced by t...
- February 2016
- Members Access
The resource tax reform aims to promote the conservation of China’s domestically produced natural resources such as coal and natural gas. The government-issued reform dictates that the tax rates on these resources will be based on local s...
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What factors must an overseas parent company consider when translating the finan...
- February 2016
- Members Access
Translating financial reports between an international parent company and a Chinese subsidiary can often be a fairly complex task. Each company is required to follow specific accounting standards based on the country that they reside in. ...
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What is the significance of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) for A...
- February 2016
- Members Access
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is specifically designed to counter tax evasion. In cooperation with the Chinese government, financial institutions based in China are required by law to present the US government with information ...
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Why would an employee choose restricted stock units (RSUs) over monetary bonuses...
- February 2016
- Members Access
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are convenient forms of compensation that offer an array of benefits to employees seeking long-term employment with a company. This form of company stock is disbursed to an employee based on level of performance an...
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What is the audit process for small medium enterprises in Singapore?
- February 2016
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According to World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index, annual audit and compliance in Singapore is less burdensome for investors than in many other ASEAN countries especially for small medium enterprises (SMEs). Once SMEs qualify as Exempt Pri...
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What is the one difference between Thai Financial Reporting Standards and IFRS?
- February 2016
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The industry-specific financial instrument standards are different in IFRS and the Thai Financial Reporting Standards. However, the Thai Federation has announced two additional upcoming updates, namely the adoption of IFRS one year after its effectiv...
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In Thailand, in the majority of cases, companies must be audited by an independ...
- February 2016
- Free Access
All companies, be it traded or not, must be examined and certified by an independent certified auditor. The only exception to this rule are the financial statements of a registered partnership under Thai Law, whose total capital, assets, and income a...
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What is the penalty for foreign companies who are late in submitting their audit...
- February 2016
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All foreign companies have to submit their audited financial statements within five months or 150 days of the end of the fiscal year. If one company is overdue the deadline, this failure may result in a penalty of up to THB 100,000 (US$3,000).
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What are the rules for external auditors in the Philippines?
- February 2016
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According to Securities Regulation Code (SRC) 68, all companies have to submit their financial statements along with an auditor’s report issued by an independent auditor. This external auditor has to be rotated every 5 years. In the case of an ...
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What are some possible methods for foreign companies to hire employees in India?
- February 2016
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Although India has a large labor pool, skilled workers and senior management are typically difficult to recruit. One way to source employees is by using websites such as Monster.com or Naukri.com. But the most successful way used by employers is to e...
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How can expatriates register an India employment visa?
- February 2016
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After obtaining an India visa, expatriates need to register the visa at the Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO). If the duration of the visa exceeds six months (180 days), the visa holder must register the visa within 14 days of arrival at an...
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