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South China Business Journal
An Introduction to
Doing Business in ASEAN
Dezan Shira & Associates is a full service consulting firm guiding new and existing businesses through the complexities of doing business
in Asia. The following is an introduction to the firm’s latest guide on foreign direct investment opportunities into ASEAN:
Are you ready for ASEAN?
In the coming months not only will Asia-Pacific undergo a massive change
but so will the global landscape of foreign business and international
trade. The ASEAN Community is nearing its realization and the time
for opporutnity in the region could not be greater.
1 However, many people and businesses are unaware of 3
the various financial regulations, laws and general
Understanding principles guiding the economic community Navigating
ASEAN’s Free that ASEAN is. Luckily, we here at Dezan ASEAN’s Business
Trade Agreements Shira & Associates have pieced together
an introductory guide to entering Environment
Our associates and accountants the ASEAN market.
will introduce readers to various We will discuss in detail the
complicated aspects and issues
facets that dictate the business regarding taxation, double taxation
atmosphere throughout the ASEAN What you’ll get? agreements, individual income tax
Economic Community. This includes comparisons and development zones
how ASEAN will impact existing in order to give you and your business a
businesses in China & India; how foreign better understanding of where you stand
companies can use ASEAN as a springboard and how you may fit in. Lastly, we’ll outline
into the aforementioned countries, and the the accelerating trend towards outsourcing
general goals the economic community is payroll processing work in Asia.
aiming for.
Country Profiles 2 4 Case Studies:
A comprehensive overview of ASEAN as
the member countries. This includes: a Platform for
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Asian Growth
Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines,
Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. Our last section is about you and your
business’ future. We’ll examine some case
study examples to give you realistic and
practical illustrations of how the commercial
Since its establishment in landscape operates in ASEAN. This section
1992, Dezan Shira & Associates will include:
has been guiding foreign clients through
South China and the rest of Asia’s complex I.Assessing ASEAN as a Global
regulatory environment and assisting them Manufacturing Alternative
with all aspects of legal, accounting, tax, internal
control, HR, payroll and audit matters. As one of II.China – ASEAN Wage and
the most experienced and longest established practices in South China with over 70 professionals here Tax Cost Comparisons
and 300 globally, well versed in practical China knowledge. As our South China offices have extensive
experience guiding clients in relocating and expanding their business into the ASEAN region, we are your III.Singapore Compared with Hong Kong
reliable partner for business expansion in this region and beyond. IV.Sourcing Products in ASEAN
V.Singapore as ASEAN’s
Financial & Management Hub
To schedule a free consultation on how your business can benefit from the latest regulatory changes in
South China and other regions, please contact Mr. Stephen O’Regan at +86 186 2007 3991 or email us
at guangzhou@dezshira.com OR prd@dezshira.com to receive our monthly South China Newsletter. For
further information about our firm, please visit: www.dezshira.com
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An Introduction to
Doing Business in ASEAN
Dezan Shira & Associates is a full service consulting firm guiding new and existing businesses through the complexities of doing business
in Asia. The following is an introduction to the firm’s latest guide on foreign direct investment opportunities into ASEAN:
Are you ready for ASEAN?
In the coming months not only will Asia-Pacific undergo a massive change
but so will the global landscape of foreign business and international
trade. The ASEAN Community is nearing its realization and the time
for opporutnity in the region could not be greater.
1 However, many people and businesses are unaware of 3
the various financial regulations, laws and general
Understanding principles guiding the economic community Navigating
ASEAN’s Free that ASEAN is. Luckily, we here at Dezan ASEAN’s Business
Trade Agreements Shira & Associates have pieced together
an introductory guide to entering Environment
Our associates and accountants the ASEAN market.
will introduce readers to various We will discuss in detail the
complicated aspects and issues
facets that dictate the business regarding taxation, double taxation
atmosphere throughout the ASEAN What you’ll get? agreements, individual income tax
Economic Community. This includes comparisons and development zones
how ASEAN will impact existing in order to give you and your business a
businesses in China & India; how foreign better understanding of where you stand
companies can use ASEAN as a springboard and how you may fit in. Lastly, we’ll outline
into the aforementioned countries, and the the accelerating trend towards outsourcing
general goals the economic community is payroll processing work in Asia.
aiming for.
Country Profiles 2 4 Case Studies:
A comprehensive overview of ASEAN as
the member countries. This includes: a Platform for
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Asian Growth
Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines,
Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. Our last section is about you and your
business’ future. We’ll examine some case
study examples to give you realistic and
practical illustrations of how the commercial
Since its establishment in landscape operates in ASEAN. This section
1992, Dezan Shira & Associates will include:
has been guiding foreign clients through
South China and the rest of Asia’s complex I.Assessing ASEAN as a Global
regulatory environment and assisting them Manufacturing Alternative
with all aspects of legal, accounting, tax, internal
control, HR, payroll and audit matters. As one of II.China – ASEAN Wage and
the most experienced and longest established practices in South China with over 70 professionals here Tax Cost Comparisons
and 300 globally, well versed in practical China knowledge. As our South China offices have extensive
experience guiding clients in relocating and expanding their business into the ASEAN region, we are your III.Singapore Compared with Hong Kong
reliable partner for business expansion in this region and beyond. IV.Sourcing Products in ASEAN
V.Singapore as ASEAN’s
Financial & Management Hub
To schedule a free consultation on how your business can benefit from the latest regulatory changes in
South China and other regions, please contact Mr. Stephen O’Regan at +86 186 2007 3991 or email us
at guangzhou@dezshira.com OR prd@dezshira.com to receive our monthly South China Newsletter. For
further information about our firm, please visit: www.dezshira.com
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