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"Erweiterung Ihres China- Geschäfts nach Indien und Vietnam" präsentiert vom Ger...
- May 2013
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In diesem Podcast von Asia Briefing, diskutieren wir warum China nicht mehr länger die einzige Lösung für exportgetriebene Geschäfte ist und wie die Entwicklung des Asienhandels Standorte wie Vietnam und Indien als wettbewerbsfähige Alternativen...
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?Weshalb ist ASEAN für Ihre Geschäftsstrategie in Asien wichtig?? präsentiert vo...
- May 2013
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Der German Desk beschäftigt sich mit dem Thema ASEAN und warum diese Region zunehmend an Bedeutung für die Geschäftsstrategie in Asien gewinnt.
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What are the advantages of using Hong Kong or Singapore as a holding company?
- March 2013
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Given the number of tax treaties that Hong Kong and Singapore signed with the neighbouring emerging economies, they are ideal location for setting up a holding company because of: • Minimal exposure to corporate income tax • Options for f...
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Why is Singapore a better place for reaching out into Asia?
- March 2013
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Since Singapore is a member of the ASEAN countries, a foreign-owned domestic company will automatically qualify for the duty free treatments across ASEAN countries. Also, Singapore has double tax agreements with India and China, this provides the ext...
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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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Why is Singapore a good base for Asia expansion?
- January 2013
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There are mainly three reasons: Singaporean companies enjoy a low tax rate of 17 percent. There will be no tax payable on dividends earned externally from its borders. It is also possible to operate a Singaporean company as a “shelf” ...
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What are the requirements for foreign persons to set up companies in Singapore?
- January 2013
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Since Singapore does not allow foreign persons to register directly for a company, a professional service firm must be engaged to register on behalf of companies with non-Singapore National Registration Identity Card holders, non-Employment Pass hold...
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Are there any tax incentive programs in Singapore?
- January 2013
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There are a number of these programs, such as Global Trader Program, HQ Program and incentives under Productivity and Innovation Credit Scheme. These are all programs aiming to draw in or encourage investment in Singapore.
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How does the tax incentive program operate in Singapore?
- January 2013
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Take one example, the incentives under Productivity and Innovation Credit Scheme – businesses can get cash payout or a 400 percent tax deduction or allowance on expenditure of up to SG$ 400,000 on each of the following six activities: Purcha...
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Is share capital required under Singaporean law?
- January 2013
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The minimum paid-up capital (equivalent to share capital) is S$1 and the amount of this capital can be increased anytime after the incorporation of the company.
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What is a registered address for setting Singaporean company?
- January 2013
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A physical address in Singapore (be that residential or commercial) must be provided as the registered address of the company. All premises must be approved for business use by the Urban Redevelopment Authority. However, a P.O. box cannot be used as ...
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How long does it take to register a company in Singapore?
- January 2013
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Given that company registration can also be done through the online platform with Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, it normallyt takes 1 to 2 days. If the application for registration shall be subject to reviews and approvals by other de...
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