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Q&A
What are the differences between a service company and a trading company for set...
- July 2014
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A service company is a Limited Liability Company (LLC) that has as its core activity the provision of services to third parties. Foreign investors involved in sourcing activities use this type of company for activities such as providing market and su...
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What are the concerns to be kept in mind when choosing the most suitable busines...
- July 2014
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When selecting the most suitable business model in Vietnam, it is important to carefully balance the capability of each option against the primary needs of the sourcing activities. For example, foreign small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) that c...
Q&A
Which structure is best for foreign companies that want to explore market possib...
- July 2014
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Many traditional buyers tend to lean towards the representative office structure, purely driven by the preference of not having to inject registered capital into Vietnam. For this reason, the RO structure is often recognized as the “safe”...
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Which limited liability company (LLC) structure is preferred for foreign busines...
- July 2014
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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
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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...
podcast
The Effects of China's New Company Law on Foreign Invested Companies
- June 2014
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Fabian Knopf, Senior Associate in Dezan Shira & Associates' Shenzhen office, discusses what has changed with China's new Company Law.
magazine
E-Commerce Across Asia: Trends and Developments 2014
- May 2014
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In this issue of Asia Briefing Magazine, we provide a comprehensive overview of e-commerce trends across the Asia-Pacific region with a focus on developing markets in Southeast Asia. In addition to analyzing macro-level economic and development indic...
magazine
Developing Your Sourcing Strategy for Vietnam
- May 2014
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In this issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine, we attempt to clarify the decision making process involved with moving your sourcing business to Vietnam. We first take you through the important factors to consider when choosing your sourcing partner bef...
Q&A
What does a China Compulsory Certification (CCC) entail?
- May 2014
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China Compulsory Certification (CCC) is a compulsory safety mark for domestically manufactured and imported products into China approved and jointly released by the General Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine (GAQSIQ)...
Q&A
What does General Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quar...
- May 2014
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General Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine (GAQSIQ) is an administrative department directly under the State Council. It is in charge of quality supervision, inspection, animal and plant quarantine, and food safety f...
Q&A
What does China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) entail?
- May 2014
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The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) is a professional certification body under the China Certification & Inspection (Group) Co., Ltd. (CCIC). The CQC’s core functions include China Compulsory Certificate (compulsory safety mark for...
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