Asia Pacific Dbriefs Archives
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M&A Services Webcasts
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中国企业投资欧洲现状
2009年11月19日
主持人: 虞正
主讲人：金凌云及郝进军
中国企业持续增加海外投资的同时，可能忽略了在欧洲进行并购活动可能带来的潜在成本。中国企业进行海外并购的真正目的/目标是什么？中国企业在欧洲进行收购将会遇到怎样的风险和障碍？我们将讨论:
- 欧洲目前的投资环境，包括中国企业青睐对哪些行业和国家进行投资
- 未来投资走势，包括投资欧洲的成功案例和经验心得分享
- 投资欧洲的常见税务规划问题
我们将探寻近期趋势并讨论您如何为您的公司进行海外投资做好准备。
Chinese Outbound Investments in Europe: What’s Really Happening?
19 November 2009
Host: Timothy Klatte
Presenters: Mike Braun and Leonard Khaw
Chinese companies continue to increase investment overseas, yet they may be underestimating obligations being incurred with M&A deals in Europe. What are the real aims of Chinese outbound M&A, and what risks and obstacles can Chinese buyers and sellers expect in Europe? We'll discuss:
- The current investment climate in Europe, including target industries and nations favored by Chinese companies.
- Future investment trends, including case studies of effective practices behind successful investments in Europe.
- Common tax planning and structuring considerations when investing into Europe.
Learn the latest trends in Chinese outbound investment and how you can prepare your company.
Transfer Pricing
Transfer pricing controversy management: Should you go head to head with local tax authorities?
17 November 2009
Host: Keith Reams
Presenters: S.P. Singh and James Zhao
As local tax authorities raise the stakes regarding transfer pricing compliance in the Asia Pacific region, more taxpayers are finding themselves at odds with tax examiners. What is the difference between getting a reasonable settlement and a horrendous tax bill? We’ll discuss:
- Navigating the cultural environment of the tax authorities – what do tax authorities really want and from whom?
- Novel ways to use functional and economic analysis to tell the story you want to get across.
- Considerations for settlement negotiations and dispute resolution.
Gain a new understanding of the increasingly combative transfer pricing compliance environment in the region and how to position your organisation to address potential controversies.
India Spotlight
Intangibles management in India: Finding a balance between evolving laws and tax rulings
12 November 2009
Host: Steve Towers
Presenters: Shanto Ghosh, Atul Gupta and Rohinton Sidhwa
Managing the development, licensing, and transfer of intellectual property (IP) is a critical component of any multinational company’s business in India. Yet while there have been interesting developments as IP law in India matured, tax rulings have struggled to keep up with these changes. We’ll discuss:
- The interplay of tax and regulatory provisions around IP laws.
- Implications for direct tax, transfer pricing and indirect tax, supported by relevant judicial precedents.
- Possible compliance pitfalls and planning ideas supported by a case study.
Gain new insights into how conformance with the changing IP law in India can be managed for improved benefit.
Industry Focus
LNG projects: Tax considerations for industry participants and contractors
11 November
Host: Gary McIver
Presenters: Harold Payne and Julian Small
The ever growing demand for energy, especially green energy alternatives, in the Asia Pacific region have led to many potential Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects being evaluated. What opportunities are there for companies, both to participate in LNG projects and to provide related goods and services? We’ll discuss:
- Regulatory and tax issues associated with alternative investment structures in LNG projects in key jurisdictions.
- Supply chain and transfer pricing issues.
- Financing and potential related tax issues.
- An overview of issues relevant to contractors and service providers in key jurisdictions.
Gain insights into key issues relevant to investment and participation in large gas projects in the region and how effective tax planning can be critical to project profitability.
Mergers & Acquisitions
M&A structuring in Japan and Korea: How could tax developments impact your upcoming deals?
10 November
Host: Alan Tsoi
Presenters: Yoshitaka Hasegawa and Jeong Soo Tak
Investors often use special purpose vehicles to structure acquisitions that minimise tax on future income streams and at exit. How might recent action by tax authorities in Japan and Korea impact these planning techniques? We’ll discuss:
- Rules that potentially deny tax-treaty benefits of offshore holding structures, including the beneficial ownership rule and limitation on benefit clause.
- Legislative developments -- Japan’s exemption rules for non-active limited partners investing in Japan through LPs; and Korea’s partnership taxation and consolidated tax return regimes.
- Recent enforcement actions by tax authorities and developments in court cases in Japan and Korea.
Understand issues that tax authorities in these countries are raising and how to plan for possible tax controversy with your upcoming acquisitions.