ASIA BRIEFING PUBLICATIONS CATALOGUE 2012
ASIA BRIEFING Asia Briefing Ltd. has been publishing insights into doing business in Asia for over twelve years and is currently one of the premium business publication brands in the region. Asia Briefing publications are designed for the busy foreign investor and regularly noted for their accessibility and easily digestible, straightforward style. Working in conjunction with parent company Dezan Shira & Associates - a specialty foreign investment firm with offices in China, Hong Kong, India, Vietnam and Singapore - Asia Briefing is one of the few publishers in Asia with the ability to provide on-the-ground insights across the Asian business world. With over twenty titles in print, Asia Briefing publications available from our bookstore include: Technical Guides Regional Guides Magazines Complimentary Products and Industry Reports GUIDES Asia Briefing publishes a series of acclaimed Regional and Technical Business Guides. Low cost and practical, they deal with the how-to of getting established in China. Packed with useful information they are the definitive set of China business handbooks. Technical Guides: Go-to resources for practical answers to questions on tax, legal establishment, intellectual property, human resources, due diligence and other areas of foreign investment. Our most popular technical guide, The China Tax Guide, is updated annually, while other guides are updated as needed. Regional Guides: Regional guides offer a city-specific look at the investment climate by geographic region, including second and third tier cities. We re continuing to rework our regional guides in 2012, working to tie together up-to-date business insights, news and statistics in an engaging format. Available at US$ 50 (PDF) per title, they can be ordered from sales@asiabriefingmedia.com or from the Asia Briefing Bookstore www.asiabriefingmedia.com/store. MAGAZINES Asia Briefing s current magazine selection is the result of twelve years of growth, beginning with the first issues of China Briefing in 1999. Today, China Briefing remains our flagship magazine, but we also publish magazines on India, Vietnam, Russia and Mongolia. Our magazines aim to cover current legal, tax, operational and regional topics from a practical perspective in an accessible and manageable form. All publications are available from the Asia Briefing Bookstore. www.asiabriefingmedia.com/store. www.china-briefing.com INDIA BRIEFING www.india-briefing.com VIETNAM BRIEFING www.vietnam-briefing.com www.russia-briefing.com www.mongolia-briefing.com www.2point6billion.com 2
TECHNICAL GUIDE The China Tax Guide The China Tax Guide provides a detailed overview of an international investor's tax obligations in China. It describes all applicable business taxes and expatriate individual income tax (including how to calculate), what to expect during an audit, how to repatriate dividends and the benefits of double tax treaties. 142.5 210mm 220 pages ISBN: 978-988-18370-7-3 Price: US Human Resources in China Human Resources in China introduces key know-how about handling contracts, visas, salaries/payroll, social security/taxes and termination for the employees you need to make your China business tick. Also included is a description of recruiting professionals in China, courtesy of DirectHR, and additional points to comply with China labor law. 142.5 210mm 136 pages ISBN: 978-988-18370-5-9 Price: US Setting Up Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprises in China A primer for establishing and operating the structure that provides investors with the greatest amount of direct control and freedom in business scope. Topics include drafting articles of association, calculating registered capital requirements, conducting liquidation procedures, and a description of the foreign invested commercial enterprise (FICE) or trading company an increasingly popular WFOE form. 142.5 210mm 108 pages ISBN: 978-988-15251-1-6 Price: US 3
TECHNICAL GUIDE Setting Up Representative Offices in China Setting Up Representative Offices in China discusses China s easiest-to-setup foreign invested enterprise establishment, staffing, operating in line with the law, what to expect during audits and annual compliance, protecting your property and (if necessary) closure procedures. Includes a description of the dramatic 2011 revisions in law affecting ROs. 142.5 210mm 52 pages ISBN: 978-988-18370-8-0 Price: US Mergers and Acquisitions in China Mergers and Acquisitions in China, true to its title, discusses risk analysis, due diligence, valuation, procedures, timetable and restructuring as part of the M&A process. Charts and flowcharts help to guide you through these complex processes. 142.5 210mm 104 pages ISBN: 978-988-15251-4-7 Price: US Setting Up Joint Ventures in China Setting Up Joint Ventures in China starts from assessing the need for a Chinese partner and a JV- wholly foreign owned enterprise (WFOE) comparison and ends with a discussion of liquidating a JV. In between, this guide touches on the different types of joint ventures, legal and financial due diligence, legal documents (MOUs, contracts, articles of association) and key points for successful operation. 142.5 210mm 124 pages ISBN: 978-988-15251-2-3 Price: US 4
TECHNICAL GUIDE Intellectual Property Rights in China When should you register your IPR in China? Yesterday. Intellectual Property Rights in China covers the no-joking matter of protecting your IPR in a country where IPR theft is rampant and IPR legal enforcement struggling to catch up. Included in this guide is a discussion of recent trends in China s IPR policy, IPR law in China, patent/trademark/copyright registration and preparatory steps to protect what is yours. 142.5 210mm 60 pages ISBN: 978-988-18370-9-7 Price: US Transfer Pricing in China Transfer Pricing in China presents a complex and otherwise highly confusing topic in practical and plainly worded prose. Key content includes: designing and implementing a transfer pricing system, disclosures and documentations, risk management, audits and enforcement, income adjustments, cost sharing agreements and thin capitalization. 142.5 210mm 136 pages ISBN: 978-988-18370-6-6 Price: US For Book Orders: Asia Briefing online bookstore http://www.asiabriefingmedia.com/store/ Sponsorship and Advertising enquiries: media@asiabriefingmedia.com 5
REGIONAL GUIDE Released in 2011 The Greater Pearl River Delta By leveraging its proximity to the special administrative regions (SARs) of Hong Kong and Macau, the Pearl River Delta (PRD) became the Greater PRD China s manufacturing heart and a region connected not only through financial ties but through a web of government initiatives to encourage its integration. This guide discusses the region s investment climate today. 142.5 210mm 196 pages ISBN: 978-988-15251-9-2 Price: US The Yangtze River Delta Cities in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) dominated the Forbes Magazine Best Cities for Business in Mainland China list in 2010, filling six of the top ten slots. This guide walks you through the major geographic players in the region and discusses the YRD as a whole bustling river ports and thriving second and third tier cities. 142.5 210mm 130 pages ISBN: 978-988-15251-6-1 Price: US China s Neighbors A look at China s relationship with its 14 neighbor countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Myanmar, Mongolia, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Vietnam. This guide presents a basic economic overview of each respective country and commentary on the country s relationship with China economic, political and otherwise. 142.5 210mm 66 pages ISBN: 978-988-15251-7-8 Price: US 6
REGIONAL GUIDE Released in 2011 Doing Business in India India was ranked the second most attractive FDI destination in the world in 2010, according to the World Investment Prospects Survey. This guide discusses how to do business in India, including how to set up, a state-bystate geographic overview and a comparison with China. 142.5 210mm 156 pages ISBN: 978-988-15251-5-4 Price: US For Book Orders: Asia Briefing online bookstore http://www.asiabriefingmedia.com/store/ Sponsorship and Advertising enquiries: media@asiabriefingmedia.com NEW Mobile App Search Asia Briefing in the Apple App Store For the latest business news, commentary and publications about foreign investment in China, India, Vietnam, Russia, Mongolia and the Emerging Asia as a whole. Available for iphone, ipad and BlackBerry. Android app available in Spring 2012. To download our app, use your smartphone to scan the above QR code. 7
REGIONAL GUIDE New Released in 2012 Doing Business in Vietman While China s economy is projected to replace that of the U.S. by 2050 and India expected to take third place, a more low-key Vietnam is also on the rise. This guide one of only a few resources of its type discusses all aspects of business in the country, including foreign investment trends, legal set-up and tax structures and industries by geographic region. 142.5 210mm Price: US ISBN: Corporate Establishment, Tax, Accounting & Payroll Throughout Asia Doing Business in China An Introduction to Doing Business in China With little to no growth in many western nations and the pull of Chinese domestic consumption, the profile of companies investing in China is indeed expanding. China is now experiencing a second wave of foreign investment while the first wave was primarily from big multinationals, the second wave brings with it greater quantities of foreign investment from SMEs. I. Establishing and Running a Business II. Tax and Accounting This publication is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in China to everyone considering investing in the opportunities this rising nation presents. III. Human Resources and Payroll June 2012 142.5 210mm Complimentary ISBN: Complimentary Products and Industry Reports Asia Briefing guidestore is also home to a number of complimentary products including city guides for over 20 Asian cities and industry reports. These are frequently updated please see our website www.asiabriefingmedia. com for current offerings. 8 China City Guides: Beijing Shanghai Guangzhou Tianjin Suzhou Zhongshan Qingdao HangZhou Shenzhen Dalian Ningbo Hong Kong India City Guides: Bangalore Chennai New Delhi Hyderabad Kolkata Mumbai Vietnam City Guides: Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City
REGIONAL GUIDE To Be Released in 2012 China s Emerging Second and Third Tier Cities China s first tier cities Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen have been given stiff competition from second and third tier cities and, in more recent years, third and fourth tier cities as well. This guide takes a closer look at the economy and investment environment of the former. 142.5 210mm 196 pages Price: US ISBN: Beijing and Northeast China One of the earliest regions in China to industrialize, Northeast China is also home to the country s political center. This guide discusses the cities and provinces in the Northeast from a foreign investor s perspective and provides some perspective on how the region compares to other parts of China. 142.5 210mm 184 pages Price: US ISBN: Doing Business in China With selected content from our regional and technical guides, Doing Business in China is an excellent introduction to business in the country. This guide overviews China s regions, special administrative regions (Hong Kong, Macau), provinces and cities of note (including key second and third tier cities). 142.5 210mm 156 pages Price: US ISBN: 9
Magazines China Briefing (10 issues/year): The monthly China Briefing magazine covers legal, tax and operational issues in China from a practical perspective. The magazine enjoys a devoted following built over twelve years of distribution. Additional topic covered in more than 30 issues. Available at US$ 25 (PDF), they can be ordered from the Asia Briefing Bookstore www. asiabriefingmedia.com/store. Published in five languages: 10
Magazines India Briefing (4 issues/year): India Briefing has developed into a premium source for business insights on foreign investment in India. Written by investment professionals in India and published quarterly. Available at US$ 25 (PDF), they can be ordered from the Asia Briefing Bookstore www.asiabriefingmedia.com/store. 11
Magazines Vietnam Briefing (4 issues/year): Vietnam Briefing, published quarterly, is one of the few available sources for quality legal, tax and investment insights into Vietnam. Available at US$ 25 (PDF), they can be ordered from the Asia Briefing Bookstore www. asiabriefingmedia.com/store. 12
Magazines Russia Briefing (2 issues/year): The biannual Russia Briefing magazine highlights how to maximize your Russia investments, avoid pitfalls in the country and take advantage of the latest in policy and regulatory changes affecting business in Russia. Available at US$ 25 (PDF), they can be ordered from the Asia Briefing Bookstore www.asiabriefingmedia.com/store. Mongolia Briefing (Special Edition): With Mongolia on the cusp of becoming a truly global player in the world commodity market, Mongolia Briefing takes you inside the exciting realm of investment opportunities and presents need-to-know information to prepare for your next step in the country. 2point6billion.com The 2point6billion.com magazine provides insightful, up-to-date news and commentary on the latest economic and political developments in emerging Asia. 13
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Publications Order Form To place an order, please complete the following form and fax/email it to (86 10) 6566 0288 or sales@china-briefing.com. Please note that we will give e-book after payment or proof of payment has been received. Name: Company: Address: City: State: Phone: BILLING DETAILS (PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY) Title: Zip Code: Country: Fax: Email: Doing Business in Vietnam Category Quantity US$ Doing Business in India ISBN 978-988-18370-3-5 The China Tax Guide (Fifth Edition) ISBN 978-988-18370-2-8 Human Resources in China (Second Edition) ISBN 978-988-18370-5-9 Transfer Pricing in China (Second Edition) ISBN 978-988-18370-6-6 Setting up Representative Offices in China (Fourth Edition) ISBN 978-988-98673-4-8 Establishing Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprises (Third Edition) ISBN 978-988-15251-1-6 Setting up Joint Ventures in China (Third Edition) ISBN 978-988-15251-2-3 Mergers & Acquisitions in China (Second Edition) ISBN 978-988-18370-0-4 Intellectual Property Rights in China (Second Edition) ISBN 978-988-17560-7-7 China s Neighbors (Second Edition) ISBN 978-988-15251-7-8 The Yangtze River Delta (Fourth Edition) ISBN 978-988-17560-2-2 The Greater Pearl River Delta ISBN 978-988-17560-3-9 Beijing and Northeast China (Pre-Order, will send out when it is released this year Doing Business in China (Pre-Order, will send out when it is released this year) China s Emerging Second and Third Tier Cities (Pre-Order,will send out when it is released this year) Total * Please note that we will email your purchase after payment or proof of payment has been received. 15
Category Quantity US$ China Briefing 2011 China Briefing Annual Archive (10 issues+1 free book) $100 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 The Asia Tax Comparator (Dec) English German French Italian Spanish Cross-Border Inter-Company Transactions and Transfer Pricing (Nov) English German French Italian Spanish China s Social Insurance Law for Foreign Investors (Oct) English German French Italian Spanish Reevaluating China Joint Ventures and M&As (Sept) English German French Italian Spanish Trading and the Rise of FICE (Aug) English German French Italian Spanish Foreign Investment in China s Green Sector (Jul) English German French Italian Spanish The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and its Impact on China-Based Subsidiaries (Jun) English German French Italian Spanish Financial Management (May) English German French Italian Spanish Operational Costs of Business in China s Inland Cities (March) English German French Italian Spanish Annual Compliance and Audit for Expatriates and Foreign Investors in China (Feb. Jan) English German French Italian Spanish India Briefing India Briefing Annual Archive(4 issues+1 free book) $40 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 FDI into Manufacturing Electronics in India (2011) India s Goods & Service Tax and Retail Sector (2011) Tax and Financial Management (2011) India Market Entry - The Establishment Legalities Explained (2011) An Expatriate Manager s Introduction to India (2010) Setting Up Liaison Offices, Project Offices, Branch Offices and Private Limited Companies in India (2010) Investing in India s Public Private Partnerships (2009) What India Wants: Foreign Investment in the New Asian Tiger (2009) Establishing Manufacturing Operations in India (2008) Big Ticket Strategic Investments into India: India s Roadmap for Redevelopment (2008) Investment Comparisons Between Delhi & Mumbai (2007) Setting Up Foreign Enterprises in India (2007) Individual Income Tax in India (2007) Vietnam Briefing Vietnam Briefing Annual Archive(4 issues+1 free book) $40 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 100% FOEs, JVs and the Promotion of Supporting Industries (2012) Vietnam s International Taxation Agreements (2011) Vietnam and China: A Comparative Look for Foreign Investors (2011) Tax and Foreign Exchange Control (2011) Understanding Vietnam s Legal Environment (2010) Establishing Representative Offices in Vietnam (2010) Managing Human Resources in Vietnam (2010) Vietnam's Industrial Zones (2009) Establishing Business in Vietnam (2008) Global Manufacturing Moving to Vietnam (2008) Russia Briefing Russian Market Entry - the Business Outlook and Your Options (2011) The Russia-Kazakhstan-Belarus Customs Union (2011) Understanding Russian Accounting Principles (2010) Establishing Business in Russia (2010) Mongolia Briefing Investment Developments and Opportunities in Mongolia (2011) *Please note that we will email your purchase after payment or proof of payment has been received.
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