Other Briefings
ASEAN and China Continue Negotiations on Expanded FTA
ASEAN and China have announced that they expect to complete their negotiations on an expanded free trade agreement (FTA) by November of this year. The announcement was made on August 23 during the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Economic Ministers’ Meeting. During the recent gathering, the economic ministers of the ASEAN nations met with China’s Minister of Commerce, Gao Hucheng.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: FATCA, GST, and a New DTA Protocol
In this ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we look at some of the important regulatory changes taking place in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia during the second half of August.
Singapore Releases Updated e-Tax Guide on GST and Attribution of Input Tax
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has recently released an updated version of its e-Tax Guide on Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the Attribution of Input Tax. The new guide, which is intended for businesses that are GST-registered and make both taxable and exempt supplies, explains how a partially exempt business should attribute its input tax and also clarifies when input tax may be considered to be “directly attributable” to a supply.
Indonesia Expands List of Pioneer Industries Eligible for a Tax Holiday
Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) has announced that it will extend its list of “pioneer” industries that qualify for tax holidays. Such companies are eligible to receive a 70 percent exemption from income tax for between five and 15 years, as well as additional financial incentives. The proposed changes should take effect later this month.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: CIT e-Filing, GST, Relaxed Investment Regulations, and Adjusted Reference Prices for Imports
In this ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we look at some of the important regulatory changes taking place in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand during the month of August.
Prevention Not Cure: Understanding Online IPR in ASEAN
E-commerce in ASEAN today is relatively underdeveloped. However, a study undertaken by AT Kearney predicts that as purchasing power parity in the region increases and internet penetration spreads, online retail in ASEAN markets could rise by around 25 percent annually.
Philippines Expands E-filing of Tax Returns, Mulls Personal Income Tax Reduction
Over the past year, the Philippines has been making great strides in improving its business environment. Chief among these improvements has been the government’s efforts to simplify the country’s tax system. The Southeast Asian nation is now continuing its efforts to improve the system of e-filing tax returns and the promotion of its use by businesses throughout the country.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: M&A, GST, and Bilateral Trade
In this ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we look at some of the important regulatory changes taking place in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand during the second half of the month of July.
Malaysia Continues to Streamline its Goods and Services Tax
Malaysia is continuing its streamlining of its Goods and Services tax (GST). Among the recent changes are a revised GST guide on the country’s Warehousing Scheme, a new guide on filing GST-04 returns, and the possibility of expanding the list of goods not subject to GST.
July 2015 ASEAN Regional Meetings
There are a number of important ASEAN regional meetings taking place in July, including the ASEAN-European Union Senior Officials’ Meeting taking place in Brussels, and the 7th Meeting of the High Level Task Force (HLTF) on ASEAN Community’s Post-2015 Vision taking place in Singapore.
