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Employing Foreign NationalsAcross Asia: Visa Procedures

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Adam Livermore

Within the modern, globalized market, maintaininga competitive edge necessitates identifying newgrowth opportunities and ways of cutting costs.It is for this reason that entering into the Asianmarket has become more ofan essential, than optional,part of a successful businessmodel.

In our experience at DezanShira & Associates, someof the most importantparts of an effective Asiamarket-entry strategy arehiring the right staff andclearly understanding theassociated laws for doingso. While a Western businessmay have a rm grasp of HR procedures in theirhome country, companies often nd that theirestablished practices have almost no bearing inAsia. Without adapting to and understanding theunique HR challenges of individual Asian nations,firms risk incurring substantial yet completelyavoidable losses.

In this issue of Asia Brieng, we set out to providereaders with a basic understanding of howto navigate the HR procedures of China, Indiaand Vietnam. We begin by introducing the

most common employmentcontract structures in eachof these countries, as well astheir laws for employmentprobation. We then take alook at the three’s increasinglycomplex procedures forobtaining work/businessvisas, and conclude with aspecial feature on how tolegally terminate an employeeacross Asia.

Several key Asian destinationsfor foreign investment have introduced new HRlegislation in the last two years alone. With morethan 20 years’ experience of managing HR inAsia, Dezan Shira & Associates is well equipped tohelp businesses understand the region’s variousprocedures. We hope readers nd this issue helpfuland informative.

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Table of Contents

Understanding Labor Contracts inChina, India and Vietnam

Employing Foreign NationalsAcross Asia: Visa Procedures

Comparing Employee TerminationProcedures Across Asia

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This Issue’s TopicHR Administration: Labor Contracts,

Visas and Termination Procedures

“ ? ” The 2015 Asia Tax Comparator

Manufacturing Hubs Across Emerging Asia

Minimum Wage Developments Across Emerging Asia

Understanding Asia’s Individual Income Tax Rates

Payroll and Human Resource Services

Report: ASEAN Should Facilitate Visa Procedures

Obtaining a Multi-Year Employment Permit in China

Registering your Indian Employment Visa

Vietnam Minimum Wage Increases Spark Investor Uncertainty

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