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In 2016, what percentage of Indonesia’s GDP came from the nation’s manufactu...
- October 2016
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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Under what circumstances are new start-up companies entitled to tax exemptions i...
- February 2015
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The start-up company must be incorporated in Singapore, be a tax resident in Singapore and have no more than 20 shareholders for the YA. The shareholders must hold the shares directly under their own names and be individuals beneficially. If they are...
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What are the two main methods by which Singapore and its treaty partners grant r...
- February 2015
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There are two main methods which are used including the credit method and the exemption method. The credit method means that Singapore will grant a foreign tax credit to an entity that has paid taxes on business profits derived in the source state. T...
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What basic requirements need to be met to establish a holding company as a priva...
- February 2015
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The company must have at least one shareholder, but not more than 50 and it can be a person or a legal entity. The entity also has to have at least one director and company secretary who is a Singaporean resident and the paid-up capital must be at le...
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What are the current regulations as of 2014 with regards to name registration fo...
- February 2015
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The company name is not allowed to conflict with any existing company name on the UEN website or contain any sensitive words. It should contain the words "Private Limited" or its Malay translation "Sendirian Berhad." It should be noted that if words...
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Who can take advantage of the benefits of the double tax agreements (DTAs) in Si...
- February 2015
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Only Singapore residents or Singapore treaty partners can benefit from the double tax agreements in Singapore. In fact, you also have to obtain a Certificate of Residence (COR) from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore before you can claim benef...
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What are the key industries for FDI in ASEAN?
- February 2015
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Electronics Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Textiles and Apparel Medical Devices
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What makes ASEAN attractive for FDI?
- February 2015
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ASEAN’s demographics, growing consumer markets, treaty networks and low tax rates make it a preferred destination for FDI. ASEAN has a population of over 600 million, and currently has a “demographic dividend” – the ratio wher...
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