This quarterly tax newsletter provides a round-up of all the key tax developments in the PRC and Hong Kong. This edition looks at how the Social Security Law is affecting expatriate social insurance; continuing development of CFC rules; steps to reform China's business tax and much more.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 07 February 2012 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
In January 2012, the Federal Law 'On Organised Trades' came into force, governing the relationships that arise when trades are organised on commodities and financial markets. This briefing details the new requirements on those organising such trades and the effects on members and management bodies.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 03 February 2012 | Practice Area: Partnerships and LLPs
This briefing from Goltsblat BLP offers a series of key points aimed at international businesses dealing with tax legislation in Russia. Advice is given on documentation, limitation period, litigation, tax treaties, concessions, transfer pricing, VAT, estimating tax rate, and more.
Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 16 January 2012 | Practice Area: Corporation Tax
The Beijing Federation of Trade Unions and the Beijing Tax Bureau jointly issued a circular on the collection of Trade Union Reserve Funds by Tax Authorities. DLA Piper summarises the key features of the new requirement, the challenges facing businesses and strategic recommendations for employers.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 02 December 2011 | Practice Area: Corporation Tax
The Chancellor of the Exchequer's recent Autumn Statement contained some anticipated measures to encourage new investment in start-up companies and research and development activities, but also a couple of surprises. This briefing studies the key points.
Law Firm: Kemp Little | Published: 01 December 2011 | Practice Area: VAT and Sales Tax
Described as a "chilling warning" and "bitter pill to swallow", the Chancellor delivered the Autumn Statement 2011 on 29th November. With draft legislation enacting the proposed changes to be published shortly, this briefing provides a summary of the main tax points of interest.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 30 November 2011 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
This tax guide for investors and entrepreneurs gives an overview of the basic tax provisions, incentives and potential pitfalls that any investor needs to consider before establishing a presence in Africa. Countries examined in detail are Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 15 November 2011 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
HMRC recently issued revised guidance concerning debt for equity swaps, providing more clarity on how such swaps can be undertaken so as to ensure there is no tax charge in the debtor company. This briefing outlines the changes and what this means for those considering potential restructurings.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 08 November 2011 | Practice Area: Corporation Tax
On 28 July, Russia's Supreme Arbitration Court published a resolution which has key implications for construction and investment activity in the country. The resolution creates substantial tax risks for those involved in the sector, such as builders, investors and developers, as Pepeliaev reports.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 13 October 2011 | Practice Area: Corporation Tax
The SEC recently let slip that the US Department of Justice is nvestigating the accounting practices of Chinese companies listed on US stock exchanges. This raises the possibility the DOJ may be considering bringing criminal charges against some of these companies, their officers or their directors.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 12 October 2011 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
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