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Why is ASEAN region worth the investors' attention for development zones?

Why is ASEAN region worth the investors' attention for development zones?

ASEAN region is a free trade area, which consists of ten countries. They are aiming to reduce tariff between themselves to zero by 2015. Given this favorable incentive, it is tipped to be development zones within each signatory will spring up across ...

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What are the benefits to locate businesses in development zones of Asian countri...

What are the benefits to locate businesses in development zones of Asian countri...

There are a number of general benefits that businesses enjoy in development zones located in different Asian countrie: Preferential policies – Companies in development zones receive a number of benefits and regulatory privileges which aim to...

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How many different development zones are there in China?

How many different development zones are there in China?

Although many tax benefits have been dried up after the 2008 Corporate Tax Reform, it is all the more important to understand which development zone will fit best with your business and your demands. Here is the list of development zones in China: ...

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of special economic zones in China?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of special economic zones in China?

Special Economic Zones are the oldest of all, thus they have advanced infrastructures, flexible legislations and great locations. Within these zones, more specialized zones are now set up to incentivize further investments. However, preferential tax ...

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What are the pros and cons of economic and technological development zones in Ch...

What are the pros and cons of economic and technological development zones in Ch...

These zones are built for the technologically sensitive industries. They provide great locations, access to local markets, advanced infrastructure, strong talent pools and, sometimes, governmental funding or rewards for relevant projects. Nowadays, t...

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What are the differences between economic and technological development zones an...

What are the differences between economic and technological development zones an...

Indeed, both zones have a focus on technology. However, High-Tech Industrial Development Zones have a specific scope to commercialize research and development and encourage technological industries to innovate by handing out additional incentives. Al...

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What are free trade zones in China?

What are free trade zones in China?

They are areas designated for export and international trade. They generally include industrial parks, bonded warehouses and export processing zones. Furthermore, the founding of Free Trade Zones is normally based on free trade agreements signed betw...

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What are export-processing zones in China?

What are export-processing zones in China?

Export-Processing Zones are essentially smaller and simplified Free Trade Zones – generally located within a development zone for the purpose of export processing. The keys advantages for Export-Processing Zones are that companies can be exempt...

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What are the pros and cons of bonded logistics zones in China?

What are the pros and cons of bonded logistics zones in China?

Bonded Logistics Zones are areas where specific logistic activities are subject to a unique set of customs and duties. The rent of these zones, in general, stands high. They are to be used as storage, certain processing, exhibition of goods by foreig...

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What are cross-border economic zones in China?

What are cross-border economic zones in China?

They are designed to develop trade and export processing industries at China’s border areas. Usually, cooperation zones and/or joint projects with the neighboring countries are to be found. Preferential tax treatments, such as special value-add...

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Why should we utilize Indian special economic zones?

Why should we utilize Indian special economic zones?

With the Special Economic Zones Act 2005 and Special Economic Zones rules in place, the streamlined and simplified Indian Special Economic Zones provide the following advantages: Generation of additional economic activities; Promotion of export g...

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What kinds of special economic zones are there in India and what can a foreign e...

What kinds of special economic zones are there in India and what can a foreign e...

There are 4 of them: Special Economic Zones for Multiple Sectors – They are areas where manufacturing, trading and warehousing business may be set up within two or more sectors; Special Economic Zones for Specific Sectors – They are s...

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