Legal & Regulatory

Indonesia’s KBLI 2025 Transition: Understanding the New Business Classification Framework

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Indonesia will implement KBLI 2025 on June 15, 2026. Learn how the new business classification framework affects licensing applications, existing registrations, and new investments.

Director, Management, and Local Presence Requirements for Foreign-Owned Companies in Malaysia

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Foreign-owned companies in Malaysia must meet director, management, and local presence requirements. Find out how to structure your Malaysian operations effectively.

When Should Foreign Investors Establish a Private Limited Company in Thailand?

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Evaluate whether a private limited company is the right structure for your Thailand investment by comparing foreign ownership rules, BOI incentives, liability considerations, and long-term business objectives.

Which Industries Are Open to Foreign Ownership in Malaysia?

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Explore foreign ownership rules across key industries in Malaysia, including manufacturing, technology, financial services, telecommunications, and other regulated sectors affecting foreign investors.

When Should Foreign Companies Hire a Virtual CFO in Singapore?

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Determine when a Virtual CFO becomes necessary in Singapore for regional expansion, treasury management, investor reporting, governance, and transaction readiness across ASEAN 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.

How Foreign Investors Should Structure Company Formation in Singapore

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Foreign investors establishing a company in Singapore must structure name reservation, paid-up capital, and constitution requirements carefully to support banking, licensing, and long-term operations.

Thailand’s Foreign Business Act Reform Reduces Licensing Barriers for Selected Foreign Investors

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Thailand is removing Foreign Business License requirements for selected regulated sectors, potentially reducing market-entry delays and licensing complexity for foreign investors operating in Thailand.

Thailand Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign Investors: What Determines Your Investment Threshold?

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Foreign investors entering Thailand may face different minimum capital requirements depending on ownership structure, work permits, BOI promotion, and regulated business activities.

How Tax Exposure Expands as Foreign Branch Operations Grow in Malaysia

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Learn how expanding operations can increase tax exposure, withholding obligations, transfer pricing scrutiny, and reporting complexity for foreign branch offices in Malaysia.

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