Other Briefings
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Tax Evasion in Singapore, Business Registration in the Philippines, and Indonesian Banking Rules
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we highlight Singapore’s recent tax evasion agreement with Australia, discuss streamlined business registration in the Philippines and Indonesian banking rules
Indirect Taxation Across ASEAN
VAT and GST rates within ASEAN vary widely between member states – from 12 percent in the Philippines to countries which do not currently levy these taxes at all, such as Laos and Myanmar. For those considering investment, GST, VAT, and other taxation tied to the purchase of specific goods should be watched closely.
Singapore Removes Spot Pricing Requirements for Precious Metal GST Exemptions
Investors in Investment Precious Metals (IPMs) will no longer be required to base pricing on commodity spot prices to claim exemption from GST. Understand what has changed and how the new policy is likely to impact investment.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Investment Treaties in Singapore, Digital Tax in Malaysia, and Removal of a US Ban on Indonesian Flights
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we analyze Singaporean Investment agreements with several African states, highlight Malaysian digital taxes, and discuss removal of a US flight ban on Indonesian aircraft.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Bankruptcy in Singapore, Lackluster Economic Plans in Myanmar, and Licenses in Indonesia.
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we assess bankruptcy legislation in Singapore, highlight the shortcomings of economic plans in Myanmar, and discuss environmental standards and their impact on licensing in Indonesia.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Bankruptcy Laws in Singapore, Tax Data in Cambodia, and Money Laundering Legislation in the Philippines
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we discuss bankruptcy adjustments in Singapore, highlight increasing tax enforcement in Cambodia, and analyze the impact of money laundering legislation in the Philippines
ASEAN Market Watch: Tourism in Myanmar, Thailand 4.0, and Service Sector Growth in Singapore
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we discuss tourism in Myanmar, highlight the impending implementation of Thailand 4.0, and analyze the drivers behind Singapore’s thriving service industry.
ASEAN’s Sharing Economy: Understanding Opportunities and Navigating Regulations
ASEAN’s sharing economy is growing rapidly and offers a multitude of opportunities for foreign investment. However, as many related services are the first of their kind, regulators within the region have been hard pressed to find the correct regulatory balance.
A Guide to Trademarks in the Republic of Singapore
Singapore’s market and legal infrastructure have come to instill great confidence in investors on a variety of fronts. In this article, we provide insights on trademark protection within the city-state, as well as expert guidance from the South-east-asia SME helpdesk on trademark registration procedures.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Singapore – Russia DTA Updates, Malaysian GST Revisions, Philippine Customs, and e-Commerce Regulation in Indonesia
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief we highlight DTA upgrades between Singapore and Russia, discuss GST updates in Malaysia and a new customs law in the Philippines, and analyze a newly passed e-commerce regulation in Indonesia.
