New Issue of China Briefing: Hong Kong and Singapore Holding Companies

April 30, 2012 Posted by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes

Apr. 30 – The new issue of China Briefing Magazine, titled Hong Kong and Singapore Holding Companies, is out now and immediately available as a complimentary PDF download on the Asia Briefing Bookstore.

While a variety of exotic locations are excellent options for holding company establishments in terms of tax and administrative efficiency, a majority of SMEs choose Hong Kong holding companies for their China investments due to its geographical proximity. But for foreign investors looking to invest in China “and beyond,” Singapore is looking increasingly appealing as a holding company destination.

In this issue of China Briefing, we take a closer look at the benefits of both Hong Kong and Singapore holding companies, how to establish and maintain a company in each of these jurisdictions, and the relevant double tax agreements.

In this issue:

The Benefits of Holding Companies for Foreign Investment
Establishing and Maintaining Hong Kong and Singapore Companies
A Look at Double Tax Agreements

Holding Companies in Hong Kong and Singapore is out now and immediately available as a complimentary PDF download on the Asia Briefing Bookstore throughout the month of May.

Dezan Shira & Associates is a boutique professional services firm providing foreign direct investment business advisory, tax, accounting, payroll and due diligence services for multinational clients in China, Hong Kong, India, Singapore and Vietnam. For further information on establishing or operating a holding company in Hong Kong or Singapore, please email hongkong@dezshira.com or singapore@dezshira.com, respectively. Alternatively, you can visit our web site at www.dezshira.com or download our brochure here.

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