Legal & Regulatory

Choosing Between BOI and Non-BOI Companies in Thailand for Foreign Investors

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Understand whether a BOI or non-BOI company in Thailand makes financial sense based on tax benefits, ownership control, setup timelines, and compliance requirements.

Ascentium Acquires Dezan Shira & Associates, Expanding its Footprint to 27 Markets and Strengthening Corporate Services Capabilities

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Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.

Adapting to Singapore’s 15% Global Minimum Tax as a Multinational

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Singapore’s 15% minimum tax is reshaping multinational structures. Understand exposure, costs, and why Singapore remains a leading hub.

Indonesia’s Minimum Investment Requirements: What Foreign Investors Need to Plan Before Entry

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A practical guide to Indonesia’s PT PMA investment rules, including the IDR 10 billion threshold, capital structuring, and expansion planning.

Philippines Domestic Corporation Setup: Avoid Costly Mistakes Before You Invest

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Avoid delays and unnecessary costs when setting up a company in the Philippines. Learn what foreign investors must get right before investing.

Singapore Subsidiary or Branch Office: How Foreign Companies Should Structure Market Entry

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Compare subsidiary and branch structures in Singapore, including liability, tax treatment, governance, and profit repatriation implications.

Shareholder Agreements in Singapore for Foreign Investors: Control, Exit Rights, and Protection

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Learn how shareholder agreements in Singapore help foreign investors manage control, funding risk, and exit planning in joint venture structures.

Should Investors Consolidate Indonesia Operations Under a Holding Company?

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Foreign investors assess when a holding company improves control, tax efficiency, risk isolation, and exit readiness in Indonesia.

Singapore AML and KYC Rules for Foreign Shareholders

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Singapore AML and KYC rules for foreign shareholders and their impact on bank account approval.

Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign Investors in Malaysia: Sector-Specific Rules Explained

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Foreign investors should assess Malaysia’s sector-specific capital thresholds, licensing triggers, and practical requirements before market entry to avoid restructuring risk.

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