Asia Briefing’s Most Popular Content on China and Emerging Asia

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Our most requested recent titles, including complimentary downloads

Oct. 26 – Increasingly at Asia Briefing we are receiving mass requests for information about our most recent publications concerning doing business in China and other destinations in emerging Asia, as many foreign investors now look at expanding their business into the region. Here is a quick run-down of some of our most recent and most popular publications, all of which are written in conjunction with our parent company Dezan Shira & Associates. Readers can browse the full Asia Briefing Bookstore by clicking here.

Most Requested China Briefing Publications
Our China Briefing daily business news and regulatory content can be found here.

An Introduction to Doing Business in China (Complimentary Download)
Asia Briefing, in cooperation with its parent firm Dezan Shira & Associates, has just released this 40-page report introducing everything that a foreign investor should be familiar with when establishing and operating a business in China.

Social Insurance and Payroll (Complimentary Download until end of October)
In this issue, we take a “back to basics” approach to China’s mandatory benefits. Where, exactly, is that extra 35-40 percent on top of an employee’s salary going? What are social insurance contribution rates, base amounts, and tax exemptions? How does all of this figure into the payroll process? We next look at mandatory benefits as a piece of the larger payroll puzzle, with highlights on two very China-specific pieces: FESCOs and hukou, China’s “domestic passport.”

Relocating or Expanding your China Business
This issue deals with mergers of companies that subsequently result in all or part of their operations having to be relocated within China. It also covers the establishment of branch and other offices, in addition to the liquidation issues that can occur when restructuring a business in China.

Hong Kong and Singapore Holding Companies
In this issue of China Briefing Magazine, we take a closer look at the benefits of both Hong Kong and Singapore holding companies, how to establish and maintain a company in each of these jurisdictions, and the relevant double tax agreements.

The China Manager’s Handbook
Stories of expats having their name added to the Administration of Industry and Commerce “blacklist,” or being “trapped in China” for company legal proceedings, encourage a careful consideration of key positions in an FIE. This issue of China Briefing Magazine aims to shed a little light on this topic.

Most Requested India Briefing Publications
Our India Briefing daily business news and regulatory content can be found here.

An Introduction to Doing Business in India (Complimentary Download)
Asia Briefing, in cooperation with its parent firm Dezan Shira & Associates, has just released this report introducing everything that a foreign investor should be familiar with when establishing and operating a business in India.

Pre and Post-Incorporation Compliance for FIEs in India (Complimentary Download for Limited Time)
Compliance requirements vary by foreign-invested entity type. In this issue of India Briefing Magazine, we discuss compliance for foreign representation entities and wholly owned subsidiaries.

Payroll Processing in India
In this issue of India Briefing Magazine, we aim to help expatriate managers and business owners grasp the overall picture of how payroll works in India. We also discuss how outsourcing payroll can benefit all types of companies, particularly those of small and medium-size.

Tax and Financial Management
In this issue, we take a look at the Indian tax environment generally, including types of taxes, fees and key dates, and continue on to focus specifically on requirements for foreign companies. Next, we look closer at the generous tax benefits available in Special Economic Zones, contingent on sector and operating dates, and finally expand our focus to India’s international trade agreements.

An Expatriate Manager’s Introduction to India
In this issue of India Briefing, we provide an expatriate manager’s introduction to India. From key country facts and figures to the country to cultural etiquette and communication issues, we take a look at one of the fastest growing destinations for foreign investment

Most Requested Vietnam Briefing Publications
Our Vietnam Briefing daily business news and regulatory content can be found here.

An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam
Asia Briefing, in cooperation with its parent firm Dezan Shira & Associates, has just released this 32-page report introducing everything that a foreign investor should be familiar with when establishing and operating a business in Vietnam.

Human Resources for Foreigners in Vietnam (Complimentary Download for Limited Time)
In this issue of Vietnam Briefing, we take a look at foreign workers in Vietnam: how to hire, the legal obligations a company bears (including withholding and paying personal income tax and social insurance), and finally a common dilemma – the housing situation.

Vietnam’s Provinces, Regions, and Key Economic Zones
In this issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine, we discuss the industries and economy of Vietnam’s three levels of geographic divisions from the perspective of a potential foreign investor.

100% FOEs, JVs and the Promotion of Supporting Industries
This issue offers a clear snapshot of up-to-date regulations and specific changes to expect in 2012, as well as a useful summary of tax incentives and exemptions. Also, a roadmap and timeline for licensing procedures take the guesswork out of this initial step in establishing a business in Vietnam.

Most Requested Russia Briefing Publications
Our Russia Briefing daily business news and regulatory content can be found here.

Payroll and Employment Law (Complimentary Download)
As Russia has joined the WTO, increasing numbers of foreign investors are interested in this consumer market as it begins to open up. This issue concentrates on Russia’s myriad of employment laws and the contributions employers are expected to make in Russia. Includes salary rates, tax and welfare payments.

Russia’s Accounting Revolution (Complimentary Download)
In this issue of Russia Briefing, we look at Russia’s accounting “revolution.” The new Law on Accounting that passed the parliament in December 2011 and comes into force January 2013 is nothing short of revolutionary. Combined with the dramatic changes in accounting already underway in Russia, including the introduction of obligatory provision calculations in 2011 and automatic document exchange in 2012, the new law can be considered a breakthrough for further improvement in accounting in Russia.

Russian Market Entry – the Business Outlook and Your Options
In this issue of Russia Briefing, we discuss why you should consider investment in Russia and how to make the first major decision in this process: what form of entry establishment to use. Should you stick with a representative office, the fallback choice for many investors? A branch? A subsidiary? Considerations such as whether the entity will conduct commercial activity, the extent of legal liability the parent company wishes to take on, establishing a tax presence, and the ability to apply for the simplified “Highly Qualified Specialist” work permit all come into play.

Most Requested Emerging Asia Publications
Our Asia Briefing daily business news and regulatory content can be found here.

The Asia Tax Comparator
Asia Briefing devotes this issue of China Briefing to providing a practical comparison of taxation throughout Asia. In particular, this issue takes a look at the taxes most applicable to foreign businesses and individuals in Asia, i.e., corporate income tax, value-added tax, goods and service tax, standard tax on dividends and individual income tax.

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore (Complimentary Download)
Asia Briefing, in cooperation with its parent firm Dezan Shira & Associates, has just released this 25-page report introducing everything that a foreign investor should be familiar with when establishing and operating a business in Singapore.

An Introduction to Doing Business in Myanmar (Complimentary Download)
It seems Myanmar is finally opening its doors to the rest of the world. A few months ago, the military-led government pushed political and economic reforms, attracting the attention of potential investors worldwide. This guide covers everything you need to know about the current state of the country with regards to foreign investment.

Developing Your Business from China to India and Vietnam (Complimentary Download)
Our complimentary 25-page PDF report detailing cost analysis, labor and factory overheads comparisons between Dongguan, Chennai and Ho Chi Minh City, as well as an overview of other emerging Asian markets such as Cambodia and Laos. It includes full factory cost analysis, descriptions of the legal establishment differences and options, the tax implications in these markets, as well as business and cultural differences. This is a must read for all executives interested in expanding into Asia.

Investment Opportunities and Developments in Mongolia (Complimentary Download)
This 12-page introduction features the very latest developments in Mongolia in terms of foreign investment in the country. With contents derived from speeches made by, and interviews with the Mongolian president, prime minister, finance minister and Resources Ministry, this report outlines both the opportunities and development risks in the country.

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Asia Briefing publications are produced in association with Dezan Shira & Associates – a specialist foreign direct investment practice providing corporate establishment, business advisory, tax advisory and compliance, accounting, payroll, due diligence and financial review services to multinationals investing in emerging Asia. Since its establishment in 1992, Dezan Shira & Associates has grown into one of Asia’s most versatile full-service consultancies with operational offices across China, Hong Kong, India, Singapore and Vietnam as well as liaison offices in Italy and the United States.

To contact Dezan Shira & Associates, please email asia@dezshira.com or visit the firm’s website at www.dezshira.com.

China Briefing was established in 1999 and was among the first English-language China legal, tax and business publications to be made available throughout mainland China. It then became one of the first China legal and tax commentary websites with free access in 2001. The title has since been expanded to include products related to India, Vietnam and emerging Asia and is now part of the Asia Briefing stable of business titles, owned by the Dezan Shira Group. The China Briefing book titles (not shown in this article) are distributed worldwide by Springer AG, the world’s largest distributor of academic publications. The Springer editions of China Briefing’s full range of legal and tax books may be viewed here.