Tax & Accounting

VAT on Cross-Border Digital and Service Transactions in Vietnam: What Foreign Businesses Must Get Right

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Foreign businesses face VAT exposure from the first transaction in Vietnam. Explore key risks, pricing implications, and structuring considerations.

Branch vs Subsidiary in Vietnam: Corporate Income Tax Impact

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Planning entry into Vietnam? Understand how corporate tax shapes profit allocation, repatriation, and risk when choosing your structure.

How Foreign-Sourced Income Is Taxed in Singapore: What Investors Must Decide Before Claiming Exemptions

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Remitting foreign income into Singapore without proper structuring can trigger full tax exposure. Understand the rules before moving funds.

How Foreign Investors Should Prepare for an LHDN Tax Audit in Malaysia

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Learn how LHDN tax audits work in Malaysia, key risks for foreign investors, penalties up to 45%, and how to prepare defensible tax positions.

Vietnam Tax Rules on Software Licensing and Digital Services: What Foreign Contractors Need to Know

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Avoid costly tax mistakes on software contracts in Vietnam. Learn how FCT applies and how to structure deals to protect margins.

Malaysia’s New Manufacturing Incentives: How to Structure Your Investment Under the NIF in 2026

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Malaysia’s new NIF changes how incentives work. Learn how to qualify, avoid mistakes, and structure your manufacturing investment.

Vietnam Tax Loss Carryforward: When Profits Can Be Recovered

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Vietnam’s 5-year loss carryforward rule can delay or reduce profit recovery. Learn how timing and structure determine your tax outcome.

Malaysia Withholding Tax Risks for Cross-Border Payments

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Foreign investors making cross-border payments in Malaysia may face withholding tax obligations. Learn the rates, treaty relief, and compliance risks.

Calculating Taxable Profit in Vietnam for Foreign-Invested Companies

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Learn how Vietnam calculates taxable profit for foreign-invested companies, including deductible expenses, depreciation rules, and tax compliance requirements.

Vietnam Foreign Contractor Tax Explained: A Guide for Cross-Border Payments

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Assess Vietnam’s foreign contractor tax on cross-border payments, including rates, risks, and structuring considerations for foreign investors.

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