Legal & Regulatory

Indonesia’s New Business Licensing Rules for Foreign Investors

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Indonesia updates business licensing under GR 28/2025, offering faster approvals and stricter compliance for foreign investors.

Foreign Business License in Thailand — Do You Need One?

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Foreign investors must know when a Foreign Business License in Thailand is required, key exemptions, capital rules, and compliance steps.

How Much Paid-Up Capital Should Foreign Investors Commit in Singapore?

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Foreign investors should know how much paid-up capital to commit in Singapore to meet banking, licensing, and tax requirements.

Choosing the Right Entity in Malaysia: Sdn Bhd, Labuan, or Representative Office

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Compare Sdn Bhd, Labuan, and representative office in Malaysia to choose the right entity for tax, capital, and strategy success.

Franchising in the Philippines for Foreign Investors

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Franchising in the Philippines requires IP protection, tax planning, and partner strategies to help foreign investors scale profitably.

Profit Repatriation in Vietnam: Key Strategies for Investors

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Dividends, service fees, or loans — foreign investors in Vietnam must weigh tax costs, treaties, and new 2025 reforms before repatriating.

Importing Into the Philippines: Customs Valuation, AEO, and FTA Strategy

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Foreign investors can cut costs and speed imports in the Philippines by mastering customs valuation, AEO, and FTA rules.

Agency, Distribution, and Franchising in Indonesia: What Contract Terms Win

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Foreign investors must balance control, tax, and compliance when structuring agency, distribution, or franchising deals in Indonesia.

How to Close a Company in the Philippines: BIR, SEC, and LGU Clearances

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Foreign investors must secure BIR, SEC, and LGU clearances to close a company in the Philippines efficiently and avoid liabilities.

Foreign Ownership Limits in Indonesia — Is 100% Ownership Possible?

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Foreign investors can own 100 percent of an Indonesian business in many sectors, with limits depending on KBLI and the Positive List.

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