The Chamber is delighted to have Lachlan Wolfers, Partner, KPMG China give an talk on “VAT reforms in China – What you need to know”. Lachlan will present on:
- how the VAT reform pilot program in Shanghai will operate;
- what steps businesses should take to prepare for the reforms;
- what are the opportunities this presents for business;
- what are the major risk areas that businesses need to prepare for;
- the likelihood and timing of the VAT reforms spreading across China.
Since July 2011, Lachlan has been the leader of KPMG’s Centre of Excellence for Indirect Taxes in China (based in Shanghai), and prior to that, he was the leader of KPMG’s Indirect Taxes and Tax Controversy practices in Australia. Lachlan has assisted clients in a wide range of sectors with similar tax reforms in Australia in the year 2000, and he is applying many of those experiences with clients in China. He is a noted speaker, media commentator and author on tax issues, and amongst other things, promises to make tax interesting for the audience!
6.30pm -7.15pm – Welcome drinks.
7.15pm – 8pm – Presentation
8pm on – Networking
Date: 16th February 2012
Cost: Free (registration required)
Venue: The Irish Centre, 2nd Floor, Central Plaza, Huangpi Bei Road
Host/Sponsor: Enterprise Ireland and The Irish Chamber of Commerce China
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