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Workshop on CHINA TAXES
Date : 15 Jan 2009, Thu
Time : 8.45am - 5.00pm
Venue : SBF Seminar Room 1
(21st Level, Keppel Towers)
Fee per pax : SBF Members - S$449.40
Non Members - S$$556.40

*All fees are inclusive of 7% GST



2008 has been an important year for China and a milestone in the history of the China tax system. The new Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Law came into effect in 2008 and this has significant implications for the investments in China. In addition, the Chinese government authorities have also issued a number of tax and foreign exchange regulations that will also have a major impact on businesses in China.

Companies doing business in China need to be familiar with recent tax-regulation changes and understand how these may influence their businesses. This workshop is designed to equip participants with the recent tax and regulatory developments, economic changes and forthcoming regulations, as well as insight on planning opportunities.

All members are encouraged to attend this comprehensive workshop to acquire a good understanding on the various changes in tax regulation and the anticipated changed in 2009.

*Registration starts at 8.45am

Workshop Curriculum
1. A review of 2008 tax developments
Review the major changes and developments in 2008 that may have a significant impact on your business in China, including the restructuring of the State Administration of Taxation, latest developments in Corporate Income Tax Law and tax audit, tax incentives for hi-tech enterprises and how to apply for them, new Foreign Exchange Control Regulations, and other important foreign exchange regulations.

2. Anticipated changes in 2009
Share our thoughts and planning ideas on the coming changes in 2009, including the forthcoming Transfer Pricing Documentation Rules, turnover tax reform, as well as new corporate restructure rules.

3. Tax strategies under the current economic environment
  • Minimize compliance risks
  • Retain cash in China
  • Extract cash from China
  • Expansion
  • Downsizing

    About the Workshop Leaders

    Bolivia Cheung advises multinational clients on taxation, customs duty and business regulations in respect of the structure of investment and assists clients in developing business activities in China. In relation to PRC Individual Income Tax, she also advises multinational companies on China employer obligations, tax effective remuneration structuring for senior executives and effective individual tax planning for multinational and international clients, in particular, stock options and cross-border charges and remittance of salaries. Bolivia has written articles on taxation and customs issues for various journals. She is also a regular speaker on PRC business and tax issues.

    Kenny Chiu joins KPMG in year 2000 and now is a Tax Manager in KPMG Guangzhou. Kenny has extensive experiences in advising multinational clients on PRC taxation, foreign exchange control and business matters. His experience includes advice on a number of substantial group restructuring in China, merger and acquisition, and pre-acquisition due diligence assistance engagements. Kenny is specialized in Industrial Markets and has assisted a number of multinational clients in their restructuring and business expansion in Southern China.

  • Administrative Details

    • Please MAIL this registration form together with a cheque to SBF (10 Hoe Chiang Road, #22-00, Keppel Towers, Singapore 089315). Issue Cheque payable to Singapore Business Federation. Please state Ref No., company name and participant’s name, SBF membership no. behind cheque.


    • Confirmation of your registration (i.e. Confirmation stamp on this flyer from SBF) will be faxed to your company upon receipt of full payment. Please present the confirmation for admission to seminar room.

    • We regret that no refund will be made for cancellation or non-attendance but a replacement is allowed. Full fees will be charged for cancellation or non-attendance.

    Ref No: MBER 005/1501/09/12W
    REGISTRATION FORM - Attn: MR Dept / Daphne or Su Ling
    Closing date: 08 Jan 09, 12nn

    NOTE : As a precautionary measure, our advice is for members who are unwell not to attend the session.


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