We are happy to invite you to our “Indirect Tax Update and 2012 Forecast” breakfast seminar on Wednesday 7th December, providing an overview and update of the major changes in indirect taxation that have taken place over 2011. During the seminar, Guest speakers Mr. John Wang, Tax Partner of KPMG China and Mr. James Chen, Tax Director of WTS will discuss:
1. Major indirect tax updates for 2011
- Software industry VAT incentives;
- SAT decree regarding total asset transfer on BT and VAT;
- SAT decree regarding loss of special VAT invoices;
- Customs incentive for Western based companies;
2. Actions to be taken regarding VAT reforms Shanghai pilot program
- By pilot enterprises to preserve cash
- To preserve portability
- To refine the supply chains
3. What change we should expect in 2012 in indirect taxation
Our speakers will be happy to answer any specific questions you may have relating to your company’s business in China.
Speakers
1. Mr. John Wang, Tax Partner, KPMG China
2. Mr. James Chen, Tax Director, WTS
Moderator - Ms. Anna Ding, Vice-Chair, Finance & Taxation Working Group, European Chamber
Agenda
08:00 - 08:30 --- Registration and buffet breakfast
08:30 - 08:35 --- Introduction by European Chamber
08:35 - 09:00 --- Presentation from Mr. James Chen, Tax Director, WTS
09:00 - 09:25 --- Presentation from Mr. John Wang, Tax Partner, KPMG
09:25 - 10:00 --- Q&A
Event Terms & Conditions
Please do let us know by registering online if you plan to attend an event so that we can keep you informed. To register for this event please register online by 18:00pm 6th December.
Please note that, though all are welcome to attend our events, we strongly recommend that you register online with us in advance so that we can keep you updated on any changes in the event schedule. From time to time, due to unforeseen circumstances we need to change the time or venue of an note that we will send you a registration confirmation. We require 24 hours notice for cancellations, no-shows who fail to cancel before this time will be invoiced for the event. Registrations done after the deadline will be accepted only if space permits and are charged an additional 50 RMB walk-in fee. For any further enquiries or registration, please contact us at sgoodfellow@europeanchamber.com.cn
Please note that registration starts at 08:00 and the seminar starts at 08:30. Fees will be collected in cash at the entrance.