Legal & Regulatory

Common Structuring Gaps That Delay Banking or Activation in Singapore

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Foreign investors in Singapore face banking and activation delays from ownership, governance, funding, and payment structuring gaps.

Foreign Ownership Rules and Conditional Sector Access in Indonesia

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Foreign investors entering Indonesia must assess ownership limits, conditional sector access, investment thresholds, and long-term structural risk.

Banking, Account Opening, And Source-Of-Funds Scrutiny in Singapore

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Singapore’s bank account opening framework reflects a risk-based approach to source of funds scrutiny, approval discretion, and onboarding timelines for foreign investors.

Enforcing Commercial Contracts in the Philippines: An Investor Enforcement Perspective

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See how contract enforcement works in the Philippines and what you must structure to protect your investment and recovery rights.

Should Foreign Investors Form an Exempt Pte Ltd or a Standard Pte Ltd in Singapore?

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Foreign investors choosing between an Exempt or Standard Pte Ltd in Singapore should assess ownership structure and scalability.

Understanding Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign-Owned Companies in Cambodia

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Foreign investors must understand Cambodia’s minimum and paid-up capital rules because practical banking and tax requirements exceed the legal minimum.

How To Amend KBLI Codes When Expanding into New Business Lines in Indonesia

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KBLI amendments are required when activities change, and OSS-RBA reclassification determines the licensing steps for foreign investors in Indonesia.

Business Intelligence for Regulatory Risk in Indonesia Market Entry

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Business intelligence helps foreign investors assess ownership, licensing, staffing, tax, and data requirements before entering Indonesia.

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

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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

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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.

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