New Issue of Asia Briefing: An Introduction to Development Zones Across Asia
In this issue of Asia Briefing Magazine, we break down the various types of development zones available in China, India and Vietnam specifically, as well as their key characteristics and leading advantages. We then go on to provide a snapshot of the latest development zones across the rest of Asia. We hope that this issue will provide the basic fundamentals to understanding one of the most important business tools available to international businesses operating in Asia.
Preparing Foreign-Invested Entities for Annual Audit in India
India is often perceived as an investment destination full of red tape and bureaucracy, yet in fact with some attention to detail, the legal and financial operational procedures can be relatively easily expressed – if you know what you are doing. Annual audit procedures help assess companies for purposes of taxable income, but can also help management evaluate company efficiencies and deficiencies.
New Issue of India Briefing: An Introduction to Audit in India
In this issue of India Briefing Magazine, we examine how India’s accounting standards differ from the globally accepted IFRS and IAS protocols, and why it is important to be aware of such discrepancies. We also outline the standard steps an auditor will go through during the audit process and explain pre-audit preparations that can be carried out to make the process easier to follow for foreign executives.
ASEAN Briefing Website Launched
The new ASEAN Briefing website houses an extensive archive of the several hundred double taxation avoidance agreements that exist between ASEAN, its members states, and other countries and regions around the world. It also contains a news section providing updates on regional trade issues, developments within ASEAN, and other information such as the ASEAN-India trade dynamics and the agreements that are already in place between the two nations.
New Issue of Asia Briefing: Expanding Your China Business to India and Vietnam
In this issue of Asia Briefing Magazine, we discuss why China is no longer the only solution for export-driven businesses, and how the evolution of trade in Asia is determining that locations such as Vietnam and India represent competitive alternatives. With that in mind, we examine the common purposes as well as the pros and cons of the various market entry vehicles available for foreign investors interested in Vietnam and India.
New Issue of India Briefing: India’s Taxes for Foreign-Invested Entities
In this issue of India Briefing, we begin with an overview of India’s taxes on business, which includes a section on India’s double taxation avoidance agreements, and then discuss individual income tax rates and deductions.
Corporate Taxes in India
In this article, we outline some of the key tax responsibilities for both foreign and domestic companies operating in India with regards to the following areas: Corporate Income Tax, Value-Added Tax, Goods and Service Tax, Withholding Tax.
Subbaiah: Mahindra World City a New World Class FDI Destination in Jaipur
Within India’s dynamic business environment, the creation of new town centers requires not only sufficient road and rail networks, but should also include proper planning and policy making, the insertion of stakeholders, and the leveraging of available strengths. Mahindra World City in Jaipur is one such concept promoted by one of India’s biggest business houses – Mahindra Group.