Asia Pacific corporate tax guides

Whether you have already established your international operations or are considering expanding internationally, Grant Thornton can assist you to achieve your goals by reviewing and advising on your international corporate tax strategy. We would ensure that you achieve global tax minimisation, administrative efficiency and commercial viability.  

In addition, our service includes consideration of the shareholders and directors personal tax positions, withholding tax on dividends, royalties, corporate tax rates, holding company structure etc.

In any business, advanced tax planning is essential. In dealing with growth companies, effective and efficient tax planning can significantly affect your bottom line.

Given the divergence of tax systems in the Asia Pacific region and throughout the world, we would utilise the resources of our international organisation to achieve this goal.

Our approach generally covers three levels:

(1) Operating companies
We look at the local tax considerations, where you have a business presence, what form it should take and the type of trading vehicle that ideally should be utilised.

(2) Group structure
We consider the domestic and overseas tax issues applying to the cross border activities, corporate residence, withholding taxes, controlled foreign company legislation, tax treaties, utilising losses, transfer pricing and interest deductions/leasing considerations.

(3) Shareholder considerations
Profit extraction strategies at shareholder level are equally relevant and are a key element to any effective strategy.

Corporate tax guides
Australia (September 2008)
Cambodia
China Mainland (June 2008)
Hong Kong (June 2008)
India (July 2008)
Japan (July 2008)
Korea (July 2008)
Malaysia (June 2007)
New Zealand (Aug 2008)
Pakistan (July 2008)
Philippines (July 2008)
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Taiwan (June 2008) 
Thailand (July 2008)

Vietnam (Sep 2008)

For further information on how the Grant Thornton tax team can help you, please contact:

David Southwood
T +852 2218 3103
E david.southwood@gthk.com.hk

Gary James
T +852 2218 3137
E gary.james@gthk.com.hk