ASEAN-China now look to strengthen this existing multilateral trading system to unlock new business opportunities for all countries involved.

On November 7, 2019, China's State Administration of Tax (SAT) released the Announcement on Matters Related to Tax Credit Restoration (SAT Announcement [2019] No.37), effective from January 1, 2020.

A branch office does not have a separate legal entity and is subject to the law governing its parent office.

Zu Zeiten, in denen auf der Welt vermehrt Handelsstreitigkeiten entfachen und nationalistisches Gedankengut auf fruchtbare Böden fällt, unterzeichnet Vietnam stetig Freihandelsabkommen mit neuen Partnern.

Investoren lokalisieren häufig in einer IZ, da die IZs oft über regional wettbewerbsfähige Einrichtungen, Infrastruktur und Logistik verfügen.

The above measures are expected be implemented one after another soon.

The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Insurance Limited (HKMCI) is introducing a new 100 percent loan guarantee under the Hong Kong SME Financing Guarantee Scheme (HKSFGS) to...

On April 6, 2020, the Malaysian government issued extra funding worth 10 billion ringgit (US$2.3 billion) to support the country's small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).

Starting January 1, 2020, foreign digital service providers must pay digital service tax (DST) of six percent in Malaysia.

Representatives offices are dependent on their parent company and are not allowed to generate their own profits or enter directly into contracts.

For foreign investors, there are two distinct reasons that a company may choose to enter into a joint venture.

In short, Altmaier misquoted Xi and bigged up what had actually been stated

The new taxation system offers limited exemptions and deductions, but taxpayers will pay lower income tax rates.

Singapore makes it obligatory for registered businesses to hold annual general meetings, file annual financial statements, and to be officially audited.

On September 6, 2019, Thailand introduced a stimulus package called "Thailand Plus" that contains a wide variety of measures to attract foreign investment.

Export Processing Enterprises in Vietnam are a popular investment vehicle for investors looking at Vietnam as China plus one destination.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A's) are an increasingly popular route for foreign investors looking to begin operations in Vietnam – and due diligence is a key component of the M&A process.

Traditionally, a company must obtain VAT general taxpayer status in order to be able to issue special VAT invoices.

It embodies limited liability for its partners, like a company, and tax benefits of a partnership firm.

Indonesia's manufacturing sector has historically played a key role in the country's economic development and now contributes to 20 percent of GDP.