Economy & Trade

Should Foreign Investors Operate Through One Entity or Multiple Subsidiaries in Indonesia?

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Should foreign investors expand through one PT PMA or multiple subsidiaries in Indonesia? Compare the legal, regulatory, and commercial considerations that shape the right corporate structure.

Launching a Financial Services or Fintech Business in Singapore: What Foreign Investors Need to Know

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Launching a financial services or fintech business in Singapore requires choosing the right license, corporate structure, and capital commitment. Learn what foreign investors need to know.

When Is a Bumiputera Partner Required in Malaysia?

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Find out when foreign investors need a Bumiputera partner in Malaysia, including licensing, procurement, distributive trade, and IPO participation requirements.

Choosing Between a Domestic Corporation, OPC, or Branch Office in the Philippines

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Choosing between a domestic corporation, OPC, or branch office in the Philippines depends on foreign ownership rules, tax, governance, and regulatory requirements.

Common Structuring Assumptions That Delay Indonesia Market Entry

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Avoid common structuring mistakes that can delay market entry into Indonesia. Explore key legal, licensing, governance, and tax considerations for foreign investors.

Using a Labuan Company Alongside a Malaysian Sdn Bhd

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Discover when foreign investors should use a Labuan company alongside a Malaysian Sdn Bhd, and compare the tax, governance, and structuring considerations for regional expansion in Malaysia.

When Business Expansion in Indonesia Triggers Additional Corporate Compliance Requirements

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Business expansion in Indonesia can trigger new licensing, employment, tax, transfer pricing, and corporate compliance obligations that foreign investors should assess before implementing growth initiatives.

Understanding HGB Land Rights and Other Land Titles for Foreign Investors in Indonesia

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Foreign investors evaluating land acquisitions and development projects in Indonesia should assess how HGB, Hak Milik, Hak Pakai, HGU, and HPL can affect ownership structures, due diligence requirements, financing options, and long-term investment planning.

Managing Regulatory Compliance During the First Year of Operations in Indonesia

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Foreign investors operating in Indonesia face ongoing obligations involving KBLI classifications, OSS licensing, tax compliance, workforce regulations, and corporate governance during their first year of operations.

Using Nominee Directors in Singapore for Foreign-Owned Companies

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Foreign investors using nominee directors in Singapore must navigate banking scrutiny, tax substance rules, governance exposure, and resident director compliance requirements.

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