Indonesia’s New Tax Incentives, Due Diligence in Vietnam – China Outbound

August 30, 2019 Posted by China Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes

Our weekly round up of other news affecting foreign investors throughout Asia.

ASEAN BRIEFING

Indonesia’s New Tax Incentives: What it Means for Investors

In June 2019, the Indonesian government issued GR 45/2019, which set out a series of tax incentives for businesses that invest in labor intensive industries, training programs, as well as research and development (R&D).

The incentives are designed to encourage more foreign direct investment, expand the skilled labor base, and develop infrastructure.

INDIA BRIEFING

Import and Export Procedures in India

Businesses planning to set up a trading company, start importing to, or exporting from India, must understand the stages and stakeholders involved in the process, as well as the regulatory framework and documentation required.

RUSSIA BRIEFING

Russian Trade Turnover with African Countries Up 17 Percent to US$20 Billion

Africa recently agreed to the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), which dispenses with tariffs on 90 percent of all intra-African products. Only Nigeria remains outside the FTA.

This move has significant benefits for Russian businesses trading and manufacturing in Africa as they can now source cross-border throughout much of the continent.

SILK ROAD BRIEFING

Russian, Chinese Banks Pursuing Eurasian Economic Union and Belt and Road Project Integration

Russia’s VEB Bank, which acts as the National Development Bank, has been stepping up interaction with its Chinese strategic partner, the China Development Bank (CDB) to better align the development strategies of the two countries.

VIETNAM BRIEFING

Due Diligence in Vietnam: Legal and Financial Aspects in the M&A Process

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.

This article focuses on legal and financial due diligence because they represent the starting point for most investors. Due diligence work can take several months, depending on the size of the company being acquired, as well as the location where it is based.

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