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  March 21, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  How to Set Up a Representative Office in Indonesia

  Indonesia’s Omnibus Law has made amendments to how a Representative Office is established. Read our article to know what these key procedures are.
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  March 14, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  The Guide to Company Deregistration in Indonesia

  ASEAN Briefing provides a guide on how to deregister a limited liability company and representative office in Indonesia.
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  March 9, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Establishing a Branch Office in Malaysia

  Establishing a branch office can be a quick and cost-effective way for foreign businesses looking to explore the Malaysian market.
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  March 1, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Establishing a Private Limited Company in Malaysia

  Establishing a private limited company (locally known as a Sendirian Berhad – Sdn Bhd) is the most common type of business entity in Malaysia for foreign investors.
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  February 9, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  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.
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  February 2, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  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.
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  January 28, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  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.
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  January 27, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  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.
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  January 21, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  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
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  January 14, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  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.