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Escrow Mechanism
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed AD Category – I Banks (AD Banks) to permit assurance of shares of an Indian company seized by non-residents subject to under the following situation:
China Expats, Employers to Get Hit With Social Welfare Costs
On June 10, 2011, China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security released two measures to the public for solicitation of opinions. The two draft measures were formulated based on the Social Insurance Law, which is set to take effect on July 1, 2011. The respective draft measures are discussed here.
Hong Kong to Return 75% of Salaries Tax to 1.5 Million Taxpayers
The Hong Kong Legislative Council passed the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (No.3) Bill on June 8, confirming that individual taxpayers in Hong Kong will see a 75 percent deduction in salaries tax and tax under personal assessment payable for the year of assessment 2010/2011. The total reduction of each case will be subject to HK$6,000.
15% Preferential CIT Rate Applies to Offshore Income of High and New Technology Enterprises in China
On May 31, 2011, the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation jointly issued the Circular on the Applicable Tax Rate and the Tax Deduction and Exemption for the Offshore Income of High and New Technology Enterprises (Caishui [2011] No. 47).
Guangzhou Encourages Better Utilization of Foreign Capital
South China’s economic hub, Guangzhou, recently issued a new official document emphasizing that the government will give more incentives to foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction. The document pushes Guangzhou to have more sectors open to FDI, offer more fiscal support as well as regulatory convenience, and build up better infrastructure.