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What are the reasons for perceiving the Philippines as an attractive business en...
- July 2015
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In Southeast Asia, the Philippines has one of the fastest growing economies. Also, since the majority of the working and the middle classes are able to speak English, it has attracted a lot of business outsourcing globally. The country also provides ...
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What makes Indonesia?s export industry different from other countries in Asia?
- July 2015
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Since the overall population of Indonesia is 252 million, it makes the country a good target for its own domestic consumer market. This means that apart from just being an export manufacturing base, the country can also be a consumer base in its own ...
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Which industry of exports is Myanmar?s economy based on?
- July 2015
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Despite the entire under-developed and limited environment, Myanmar remains an enigmatic country in Asia. Since the country holds strong cost competitiveness, it is seen very attractive to the countries around it. Myanmar’s economy is largely b...
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Investing in Vietnam: Corporate Entities, Governance and VAT
- July 2015
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In this issue of Vietnam Briefing, we highlight the forms of corporate presence available to foreign investors in Vietnam. We take a look at the countryâs system of corporate governance, and discuss how the form of presence a company chooses aff...
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The Function of a Liaison Office in India
- July 2015
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This infographic shows the communicative function a liaison office has when set-up in India.
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The Advantages & Disadvantages of Running a Liaison Office in India
- July 2015
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This infographic outlines the several advantages and disadvantages related to running a liaison office in India.
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How to Establish a Business in India: Choosing a Low-Risk Entry Model
- June 2015
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In this issue of India Briefing Magazine, we explore market entry options that allow foreign investors to test the water before diving into the Indian market. In the first article, we examine the governmentâs new eBiz portal. This portal provide...
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How does India’s eBiz Portal work?
- June 2015
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Services on the eBiz Portal can be accessed only after registering through a two-step process. The first step requires entrepreneurs to login as individuals to receive login credentials, while the second step requires registering the business to acce...
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What is India’s eBiz Portal?
- June 2015
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In a bid to improve the ease of doing business and ultimately the competitiveness of India’s economy, the Indian government has launched the eBiz Portal to integrate several government services into a single website to facilitate faster deliver...
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What are the criteria for registering a Liaison Office (LO) in India?
- June 2015
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The Foreign Exchange Department of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will assess the application for registering an LO based on three criteria: investment route, profitability and net worth. Foreign enterprises investing in industries where they are al...
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What are the required steps following approval by the Reserve Bank of India to s...
- June 2015
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Several forms and documents are required by the Indian government officials after foreign companies have received LO approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). These are Form 44 for the Registrar of Companies, an Annual Activity Certificate (ACC)...
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What are some of the advantages of setting up a Liaison Office in India?
- June 2015
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Liaison Offices (LOs) in India function as a communication channel between the parent companies abroad and the local companies. They promote the parent companies’ brand and businesses in the local market whilst overseeing their manufacturing pr...
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