Bank Closed, Tax Rejected: A Survival Survey of
The landscape for cross-border business in 2026 has irrevocably shifted. The era of aggressive tax optimization and opaque structures
2026 China Strategy: Navigating the New VAT Law
As of February 2026, the honeymoon period for “regulatory ambiguity” in China has officially ended. With the Value-Added Tax (VAT)
The 2026 Offshore “Great Clean-up”: Is
HONG KONG In early 2026, the global tax landscape has shifted from “transparency as a goal” to “transparency as a default.”
Mandatory Compliance : The Era of Digital Tax in
As we move into 2026, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Hong Kong has fundamentally shifted how businesses interact with the tax
Singapore EP Renewal — 2026 MOM Audit
In recent years, the renewal threshold for Singapore’s Employment Pass (EP) has undergone a “silent revolution.” From the high-profile money laundering
Offers 50% Personal Income Tax Rebate in 2024 –
In the 2024 fiscal year budget announcement, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Heng Swee Keat, unveiled adjustments to
Alibaba International Secures Singapore MPI License
Recently, Alibaba’s international platform obtained provisional approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to obtain the Major Payment Institution (MPI) license in
Things to Consider Before Quitting Your Job in
Cancellation of the Work Permit If you want to work in China as a foreigner, you must obtain a Work Permit
China-Singapore Visa Waiver Policy- New
Singapore On January 25, representatives of the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the
Disclosure of Information Regarding Beneficial
The new year brings the most expansive disclosure requirements for U.S. business entities since the Depression. Starting January 1, 2024, U.S.
Hong Kong Opens the Mode of Recruiting Talents for
Recently, the Hong Kong SAR Government has introduced a number of new and optimized measures for the entry of
Enterprises Flock to SG: Which Industries are More
Multinational Corporations Settle in Singapore In recent years, Singapore has been attracting numerous multinational corporations, with one-third of the
SG’s Reforms: Lighter School Burden, Work
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China’s Growing Two-Way Investment Seen as
The China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) was held in Xiamen. At a time when cross-border investment
【SG】Multinationals Will Be Taxed on Income from
Earlier, the media reported that from 1 January, multinational business entities with no substantive economic activity in Singapore will be taxed
Hiring Employees in Hong Kong
An important step after setting up your Hong Kong company is hiring employees. It is important to be aware
China Unveils New VAT Deduction for Advanced
China’s tax authorities have introduced an additional 5 percent value-added tax (VAT) deduction aimed at advanced manufacturing companies, based on their deductible
[Police] Increasing Efforts to Attract Foreign
Recently, addressing prominent issues in the business environment concerning foreign enterprises, China has issued the “Opinions on Further Optimizing
Important Notice of Singapore’s EP and SP
Starting from September, Singaporean employers will need to offer higher monthly salaries to apply for Employment Passes (EP) for newly hired
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01 The 15-day visa-free entry policy for Singaporean citizens has been resumed. Singaporean citizens who already have a valid visa to China can
China Extends Various Tax Incentives for Small
On 2 August 2023, China’s Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation (SAT) jointly issueda number of announcements
10 Basic Methods of Tax Planning!
Tax planning refers to a series of tax planning activities aimed at saving taxes, deferring tax payments, and reducing
Tax Compliance Points for Cross-Border Asset
In recent years, the number of high net worth people in China has shown a fluctuating growth trend. In order
How to Register LFMC (AI) License in Singapore?
If a company raises and manages third party investors’ funds in a collective investment scheme, or invest them in a segregated
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Recently, Hainan has been making its presence felt in the court of public opinion. From 1 April this year,
How to Register LFMC (Retail) License in Singapore?
If a company raises and manages third party investors’ funds in a collective investment scheme, or invest them in
Solution- How to Enter Amazon Cross-border
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Hong Kong Single-Family Offices Can Apply for
On 24 March 2023, the Hong Kong Government issued a Policy Statement on the Development of Family Office Businesses
A Guide to Filing Singapore Corporate Income Tax
Who is liable to pay Singapore Corporate Income Tax? Companies are required to pay Singapore corporate income tax under the Income
Shanghai Unveils 20 Measures to Attract Foreign
Shanghai launched two comprehensive sets of 41 policies and measures to boost international trade and investment. The city’s district-level authorities have
The Registration and Licensing of Fund Managers in
Singapore has long been a popular choice as a domicile for overseas funds due to its prime location and
Singapore Immigration Soaring, Ways of Corporate
In recent years, global investors have come to Singapore to invest, bringing huge investment income and employment to Singapore.
Which Banks are Most Recommended for Easy Account
Singapore As we all know, Singapore has long been known internationally for its unique business environment, and more and
Good News! The Full Restoration of the Mainland
The Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism Integrated Group of the State Council issued a notice on the full
【Singapore Fiscal Benefits Series 3】Focus on the
For more information on Singapore’s investments and incentives, today we’ve summarized the last few areas: human resources, sustainability, and shipping
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Immediately after last week, this week, Elite Stage has compiled the incentives for trade, finance and intellectual property related industries for you.
What Are Tax Incentives for Global Companies and
Not only does Singapore have one of the lowest corporate income tax rates in the world, but it also
How Do Foreigners in Singapore Pay Their Personal
Do foreigners in Singapore need to file tax returns? Singaporeans who go to work in other countries are not
What Are the Tax Types and Tax Benefits in
Singapore Last time, I shared with you the tax system in Singapore. So what are the tax types in
Why is Single Office in Singapore More Popular
Singapore Singapore’s economy is known for being open and well-regulated, with a vibrant ecosystem of bankers, trustees and advisors ready to
New Inspection Regime for Hong Kong Companies from
A new inspection regime is being implemented under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, which provides additional protection for the
Hong Kong: New Embrace of Interventionist
The new embrace of interventionist strategies for the economy as set out in the policy address of
How Can Chinese Companies Make Fewer Mistakes in
In recent years, the number and value of overseas M&A transactions by Chinese companies have increased significantly with the advancement of
Singapore Launches New Work Pass to Attract Top
Singapore’s Minister for Manpower Tan Sri Leong on Monday (29 August 2022) announced the launch of a new work
SG Ministry of Manpower: New Changes to Work
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced its latest policy on its website! MOM’s COE (Change of
Summary of Singapore’s SME Government
Enterprise Singapore (ESG) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Singapore government. It was
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ACTIVE PROMOTION OF THE GAMING INDUSTRY Government agencies in Singapore like Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) and Media Development Authority
7 Reasons Why Hong Kong is No.1 for International
Hong Kong In recent years, Hong Kong has had some serious competition as Asia’s premier gateway for international business.
1,386,592 Companies Registered in HK & the
A total of 50,087 local companies were newly registered during the first half of 2022, according to the
Small Businesses in China Get New VAT Exemption
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Briefing on Minimum Wages & Social Insurance
According to China’s Provisions on Minimum Wage, the legal minimum wage refers to the minimum labor remunerations that shall be
How Can CN Companies Avoid Tax Risks When
The primary tax risk that Chinese companies face when going global is the unfamiliar and complex tax system, collection, and
Offshore Structure: Singapore VS Hong Kong Company
Singapore has one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the world, excluding capital gains tax, and is ranked number one in
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