Asia remains an attractive destination for many businesses. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) – the world's largest trade deal – will take effect in January 2022 ...

This checklist identifies key factors for companies to consider when planning their international business expansion into Asia-Pacific

Hiring employees on the ground in China is a key step for companies that want to tap into the Chinese market. Hawksford details the key human resources considerations...

Singapore and Australia first signed the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) in 2003 to strengthen trade and commerce ties between the two countries.

What makes the United Kingdom (UK) such an ideal location to incorporate your business.

China is, without any doubt, a global economic hub and an investors' paradise. Starting with its economic reforms of the 70s, the country has been experiencing exponential growth that makes it the...

Foreigners who work in China need to participate in the social insurance scheme, which includes the basic pension insurance for employees.

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Being a trustee in today's financial and regulatory environment brings with it many challenges and risks.

China's three-child policy officially came into force in May 2021.

Company incorporation has evolved; it's big business, particularly in regions such as Asia where the climate favours and encourages businesses to set up and / or register subsidiaries.

Find out how and why Singapore has gained prominence as the preferred base for family offices.

Over the past four decades, China has transformed from a country of near economic isolation into an influential global leader in trading and foreign direct investment (FDI).

Over the past few years, the national tax bureau has implemented a series of value-added tax (VAT) policies

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One of the most important things of doing business in China is to choose a correct company type. Which one you should choose among a WFOE, Rep Office and Joint Venture? What's the framework and procedures of each?

All companies must register as employers and set up their PAYE (Pay As You Earn) scheme, even if they only have one employee. PAYE is not a tax. It is a sophisticated system for...

A discussion on obtaining an order from the Royal Court of Jersey that a will leaving the deceased’s worldwide assets, save for those situated in Belgium, valued at some £1.5m, to three UK charities is not revoked by a later Belgian will despite the inclusion of a general revocation clause.

Annual one-time bonuses can be considered aside the salary income of the month in which they are paid and do not influence the cumulative income of the recipients.

Employers must familiarise themselves with the key regulations relating to payroll in order to ensure compliance.