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How wages are paid in India and how do they vary in India?

- December 2013
- Members Access
Wages vary considerably, depending on industry, company size and region. The national minimum wage of India is currently at INR115 (US$2.24) per day (effective from April 1, 2011); though this varies by state. Companies use both time and piece...
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What kinds of taxes exist in Vietnam and what are their rates?

- November 2013
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The main taxes in Vietnam are: Corporate income tax - On June 19, 2013 the National Assembly approved CIT reduction from 25 to 22 percent, which will be further reduced to 20 percent by 2016; Value-added tax standard rate is ten percent. But depe...
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How are allowances taxed in India?

- November 2013
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In Indian taxation law, allowances are generally not taxable, given that they match certain specification and do not exceed certain amount. They can be given for house rent, transport, medical care, meal coupons, leave-time travel and education.
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Guida fiscale per l'Asia per il 2014

- November 2013
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Le opportunità di vendita ai consumatori asiatici non sono mai state più marcate di quanto lo siano oggi, e tali opportunità continueranno a crescere e svilupparsi nel corso dei tre decenni a venire. La chiave per la comprensione e lâac...
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The 2014 Asia Tax Comparator

- November 2013
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In this issue of Asia Briefing Magazine, we examine the different tax rates in 13 Asian jurisdictions â the 10 countries of ASEAN, plus China, India and Hong Kong. We examine the on-the-ground tax rates that each of these countries levy, includi...
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Social Insurance in China

- November 2013
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In this issue, we introduce Chinaâs current social insurance system and provide an update on the status of foreignersâ participation in the system. We also include a comprehensive chart of average wages across China, which is used to calcul...
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?Singapur and Hongkong Holdinggesellschaften? prsentiert von Fabian Knopf

- September 2013
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Herr Fabian Knopf, Senior Associate of Business Development von Dezan Shira und Associates in Shenzhen, präsentiert die Verwendung von Holdinggesellschaften in Singapur und Hongkong für Investitionen in Asien.
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Key Tax Rates in Cambodia

- July 2013
- Free Access
The table shows the different tax rates in Cambodia.
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Key Tax Rates in the Philippines

- July 2013
- Free Access
A table showing the different tax rates in the Philippines.
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An Introduction to Tax Treaties Throughout Asia

- July 2013
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In this issue of Asia Briefing Magazine, we look at the various types of trade and tax treaties that exist between Asian nations. These include bilateral investment treaties - which are somewhat unfashionable, yet still the major focal point of bilat...
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An Overview of Permanent Establishment in China presented by Daisy Huang

- June 2013
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Ms. Daisy Huang, head of audit and compliance for Dezan Shira and Associates in Guangzhou, discusses how permanent establishment effects companies in China and emerging Asia.
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Introduction to ASEAN Briefing presented by Chris Devonshire-Ellis

- May 2013
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Chris Devonshire-Ellis, Founder of Dezan Shira & Associates, introduces the ASEAN Briefing website. This new website is dedicated to the various and increasing number of trade treaties and agreements throughout the ASEAN region.
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