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Q&A
What is withholding tax and how is it paid in Asia?
- January 2015
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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?
- January 2015
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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?
- January 2015
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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...
- January 2015
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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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Corporate Taxation in China Versus ASEAN
- January 2015
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This infographic is the comparison of Corporate Income Tax (CIT) of the more developed ASEAN economies such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
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ASEAN's Free Trade Agreements
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- September 2014
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This chart shows a an overview of ASEAN member's overlapping free trade agreements (FTAs) with one another.
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Predicted Growth in ASEAN Medical Device Market
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- September 2014
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This chart displays a country by country comparison for predicted growth in the medical device industry across ASEAN.
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ASEAN Tariff Lines
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- September 2014
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This chart shows a country-by-country comparison of tariff lines for ASEAN members.
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Manufacturing Hubs Across Emerging Asia
- July 2014
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In this issue of Asia Briefing Magazine, we explore several of the regionâs most competitive and promising manufacturing locales including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Exploring a wide variety of factors such as ...
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The Importance of ASEAN for American Companies
- October 2013
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Dezan Shira & Associates Founder, Chris Devonshire-Ellis, answers important questions about ASEAN and its importance for American companies doing business in Asia.
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Key Tax Rates in Indonesia
- July 2013
- Free Access
The table showes the different tax rates in Indonesia.
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Asia Briefing Magazine, January 2013 Issue: "Are you ready for ASEAN 2015?"
- January 2013
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Chris Devonshire-Ellis, Founder of Dezan Shira & Associates, discusses the new dawn that ASEAN free trade brings to the entire region.
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