Understanding Withholding Tax on Royalties, Dividends, And Service Fees in The Philippines

Should Intercompany Fees in Indonesia Be Classified as Services, Royalties, or Cost Recharges?

Indonesia’s rules on classifying intercompany fees as services, royalties, or cost recharges shape withholding, VAT, and audit exposure for foreign companies.

When a Representative Office Makes Sense in Indonesia

Foreign investors must choose between a Representative Office or a PT PMA in Indonesia, and this guide explains when each structure fits your entry plan.

How Business Intelligence Identifies Hidden Supply Chain Risks in Indonesia’s Tier-1 and Tier-2 Regions

Business Intelligence in Indonesia: Reducing Investor Risks with Data-Driven Decisions

When Expatriates Qualify for Malaysian Tax Residency

Expatriate residency in Malaysia affects tax cost, sourcing rules, and compliance. Learn how foreign investors can set the correct residency position.

E-Commerce Tax Compliance in Malaysia for Foreign Businesses

Foreign businesses selling into Malaysia should understand how corporate income tax, withholding tax, and DTAs apply to cross-border e-commerce activity.

Business Intelligence in Malaysia: Reducing Investment Risk with Data-Driven Strategy

Payroll in Malaysia: Understanding Monthly Tax Deductions, EPF, and SOCSO Contributions

Should Foreign Groups Adopt Philippine Financial Reporting Standards or IFRS for Consolidation

Foreign groups must choose between PFRS and IFRS aligned reporting in the Philippines to maintain consolidation accuracy and protect audit timelines.

Paid-Up Capital Decisions in the Philippines: What CFOs Should Weigh

Foreign CFOs entering the Philippines should structure paid-up capital strategically to align ownership, compliance, and liquidity with tax efficiency and investment goals.

Which Philippine Work Visa Best Fits Foreign Investors

Payroll Compliance in the Philippines: What CFOs Must Know

How Much Disclosure is Optimal Under Singapore’s ACRA and MAS Rules

Companies should calibrate disclosure under ACRA and MAS to meet regulatory expectations, maintain governance credibility and protect sensitive information.

Singapore GDP 2040: What Investors Should Know

Singapore’s GDP may reach US$1.4 trillion by 2040 — see how policy, sectors, and currency shifts will shape investor decisions.

Should You Invest in Methanol and Ammonia Bunkering in Singapore

Setting Up a Regional Treasury Center in Singapore

How Foreign Investors Should Structure M&A in Thailand

Foreign investors must map Thailand’s ownership limits early, choose a compliant M&A structure, and time approvals to avoid regulatory gaps.

Customs Strategy in Thailand: FTAs and Duty Drawback Options

Evaluate how FTAs, HS codes, and duty-drawback mechanisms can optimize import costs, compliance, and liquidity for foreign businesses in Thailand.

Vietnam Targets Fiberboard from Thailand and China: Anti-Dumping Duties, Implications and Strategic Responses

Foreign Business License in Thailand — Do You Need One?

Vietnam’s Regional Minimum Wage Effective from January 1, 2026

Vietnam’s government has officially updated the regional minimum wage for contract-based workers, which will take effect from January 1, 2026.

Vietnam’s First Draft of New Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) Released for Public Comments

On September 24, 2024, the Vietnamese government issued the first draft of a new Law on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) for public feedback. The draft law has more stringent provisions than the Personal Data Protection Decree and is potentially set to take effect from January 1, 2026.

Vietnam’s 2024 Social Insurance Law: Implications for Businesses

EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: Key Provisions and Implications for FDI

Timor-Leste Joins ASEAN — A New Frontier for Strategic Investors

Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership offers 10-year tax holidays, USD stability, and full profit repatriation for foreign investors.

Avoiding Origin Violations: How Foreign Businesses in China Can Legally Route Goods Through ASEAN and Beyond

To avoid origin violations, foreign businesses sourcing from China can legally route goods through ASEAN by ensuring substantial transformation, accurate origin labeling, and thorough documentation.

ASEAN Transshipment and US Tariffs – Balancing Opportunity and Risk

Cambodia’s 2026 Minimum Wage Increase: What Foreign Investors Should Decide Now