Other Briefings
Establishing a Representative Office in Malaysia: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Establishing a representative office in Malaysia is often the fastest and most cost-effective way to have a legal entity and study the local market before determining viable opportunities.
Indonesia Regulates the Prohibition of Certain Goods for Import and Export Under the Omnibus Law
MoT Reg 18 provides an updated list of the types of goods that are prohibited from being imported to and exported from Indonesia.
Vietnam Amends Rules on Labeling Goods, in Effect from Feb.15, 2022
Vietnam’s Decree 111/2021 aims to tackle tax evasion and fraud, and mandates businesses that produce, export, or import goods to record and determine the origin of their goods.
Singapore Makes Amendments to Company Laws to Improve Compliance
Singapore’s Parliament approved amendments to two company laws. Businesses must now keep registers of their nominee shareholders and their nominators.
The Philippines Issues VAT Exemption for Exporters of Local Purchases
The Philippines has issued a value-added tax (VAT) exemption for registered exporters on their local purchases of goods and services
Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: New Protection and Empowerment Measures for Small Businesses
Indonesia’s GR 7/2021 looks to provide greater protection and empowerment to Indonesia’s cooperatives, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
Qualifying as a Reputable Exporter and Importer in Indonesia
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade issued MoT Reg 17/2021, which sets out the criteria and advantages for qualifying as a reputable exporter and importer.
New Online Systems for Business Registration and Tax Incentive Applications in the Philippines
The Philippines has issued two new online systems for business registration and tax incentive applications.
Singapore Provides Funding Package to Spur IPO Growth
Singapore introduced a new funding package to support high-growth companies raising capital in the country’s public equity market.
Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: Relaxed Foreign Ownership Laws on Real Estate
Indonesia has made it easier for foreigners to own real estate in the country through Government Regulation 18 of 2021.
