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Q&A
Which limited liability company (LLC) structure is preferred for foreign busines...

- July 2014
- Free Access
For businesses wanting a wider business scope than a representative office (RO) offers them, a trading company structure is usually preferred. This structure allows for the widest possible scope for sourcing, and since the business scope is wide, th...
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Why should companies consider Vietnam as their sourcing destination and not some...

- July 2014
- Free Access
There are a number of key advantages that make Vietnam stand out from the rest of Asia. Unlike many other countries in the region, Vietnam’s government is very stable and committed to seeing the country grow. Consumer confidence is strong and i...
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What is the importance of Vietnam?s free trade agreements (FTAs)?

- July 2014
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Vietnam has a number of FTAs, but those of particular interest to foreign companies are its FTA with ASEAN and ASEAN’s FTA with India and China. This mean that if a company is manufacturing a product in ASEAN that fits into either China or Indi...
Q&A
Che cosa L?ASEAN?

- July 2014
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L’ASEAN, Associazione delle Nazioni del Sud-est Asiatico, è stata fondata nel 1967 e riunisce dieci paesi asiatici in un blocco di scambio economico. Ne fanno parte Brunei, Cambogia, Indonesia, Laos, Malesia, Filippine, Birmania, Sing...
magazine
Adapting Your China WFOE to Service China's Consumers

- July 2014
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In this issue of China Briefing, we look at the challenges posed to manufacturers amidst Chinaâs rising labor costs and stricter environmental regulations. Many foreign investors are relocating their factories in China to other countries. Manufa...
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DPRK Business Monthly: July 2014

- July 2014
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The latest issue of DPRK Business Monthly is now available as a complimentary PDF download on the Asia Briefing Bookstore. This regular publication looks at current international, domestic, and peninsular affairs concerning North Korea while also off...
podcast
India Briefing Magazine February 2014 Issue:Taking advantage of India FDI Reform...

- July 2014
- Free Access
Gunjan Sinha, Dezan Shira alumna, discusses the recent changes in FDI regulations in India and how to benefit from them.
podcast
India Briefing Magazine, April 2014: An Introduction to India's Audit Process

- July 2014
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Gunjan Sinha, Dezan Shira alumna, discusses the annual audit process in India. She covers the auditing objectives, major types of audits, IFRS/IAS convergence, as well as how to detect fraud along with key consideration a foreign investor should take...
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DPRK Business Monthly: June 2014

- June 2014
- Members Access
The latest issue of DPRK Business Monthly is now available as a complimentary PDF download on the Asia Briefing Bookstore. This regular publication looks at current international, domestic, and peninsular affairs concerning North Korea while also off...
Q&A
Are advertising companies required to get a special license in the Shanghai Free...

- June 2014
- Free Access
On September 26, 2013, China’s State Administration of Industry and Commerce (AIC) issued Suggestions on Supporting the Construction of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone (Suggestions) which, among other things, removed certain restrictions regarding...
Q&A
What is the difference between Production Licensing and China Compulsory Certifi...

- June 2014
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The Production Licensing scheme arose out of the need to curb the influx of inferior products on to the market coming from substandard production enterprises. The License thus ensures that only enterprises possessing the basic requirements for produc...
podcast
The Effects of China's New Company Law on Foreign Invested Companies

- June 2014
- Free Access
Fabian Knopf, Senior Associate in Dezan Shira & Associates' Shenzhen office, discusses what has changed with China's new Company Law.
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