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Using India's Free Trade & Double Tax Agreements
- February 2015
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In this issue of India Briefing magazine, we take a look at the bilateral and multilateral trade agreements that India currently has in place and highlight the deals that are still in negotiation. We analyze the countryâs double tax agreements, ...
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What are Double Tax Agreements (DTAs) and how might foreign investors in India b...
- February 2015
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Double Tax Agreements (DTAs) are bilateral agreements under which two states formalize tax rates (for taxes ranging from corporate to withholding tax) for individuals and corporate entities. India has over 90 such arrangements with other countries. F...
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Why is Singapore such an important source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) int...
- February 2015
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Singapore accounted for almost 25% of India’s total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2013-14. This large share is explained by a provision of Singapore Double Tax Agreement (DTA) with India – the Limitation of Benefit (LoB). The LoB pro...
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What effect has the ASEAN- China Free Trade area had on China and ASEAN as a who...
- February 2015
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The ASEAN–China Free Trade Area is the world’s largest free trade area in terms of population and third largest in terms of nominal GDP after the European Union and NAFTA. The original FTA reduced tariffs on nearly 8,000 product categorie...
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What are China's regulations on granting Double Taxation Avoidance?
- February 2015
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Before it will grant DTA (Double Taxation Avoidance) relief from Withholding Tax on dividends, interest or royalties, the SAT (State Administration on Taxation) must be satisfied that the applicant company in a DTA partner jurisdiction is indeed the ...
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When is withholding tax charged in China?
- February 2015
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Withholding Tax (WT) is charged on an array of service fees billed by a company in its home jurisdiction to a company (either a client or subsidiary) in China for services provided by the former to the latter. As corporate income tax (CIT) cannot be ...
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Why is the significance of permanent establishment in DTAs?
- February 2015
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Permanent establishment (PE) – defined as a fixed place at which the business of an enterprise is carried out in a given country. If a non-resident enterprise (in terms of China) is a tax resident of a jurisdiction that has a DTA in place with ...
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What is the methods of applying for DTA benefits in China?
- February 2015
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For foreign investors doing business in China, securing DTA benefits is an important measure for reducing the tax burden as stipulated by Chinese tax law and thereby maximizing profit. In addition to satisfying the specific requirements of the releva...
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How are individuals taxed in Hong Kong, and who must file annual tax returns in ...
- February 2015
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Individuals are taxed at a progressive rates on their net chargeable income (i.e assessable income after deductions and allowances) starting at 2% and ending at 17% or at a standard rate of 15% on net income (i.e. income after deductions), depending ...
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How are employer tax compliance requirements different in India than any other A...
- February 2015
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Employers are required to withhold tax on various payments including rent, interest, dividend, royalty, and service income. In this sense, the compliance requirements for employers are more complex in India than in any other countries explored. Busin...
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What is the significance of PAN to employers in India?
- February 2015
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In addition to witholding individual income tax monthly, businesses must issue an annual certificate within two months from the end of the tax year to employees regarding the amount of tax deducted at the source of income. All employees must be...
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What aspects of Personal Income Tax (PIT) are Vietnamese employers responsible f...
- February 2015
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Employers are required to collect taxes on employee income for both foreign and local Vietnamese employees. Employers must withhold the require percentage of their employees personal income, and deposit the monthly amount with the state treasury no l...
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