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Legal Implications of Using Local Nominees in Foreign Ownership Structures in Indonesia

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Using local nominees in Indonesia can lead to legal disputes, loss of control, and new compliance hurdles from updated disclosure rules.

Employment Termination Disputes in the Philippines: Legal Process and Rules

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Foreign employers can resolve termination disputes in the Philippines by applying correct legal grounds, SEnA processes, and NLRC rules.

How Foreign Investors Can Use Malaysia’s Double Taxation Agreements

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Malaysia’s DTAs cut withholding taxes, prevent double taxation, and help foreign investors boost returns on cross-border income.

Transfer Pricing in Singapore: Compliance and Strategy for Foreign Investors

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Ensure compliance with Singapore’s transfer pricing rules while optimizing tax outcomes and protecting cross-border profits.

Legal Pathways to Acquire Land Use Rights in Vietnam for Foreign Enterprises

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Foreign investors should assess the legal pathways to secure land use rights in Vietnam through leasing, joint ventures, or M&A strategies.

Joint Venture Structuring in Thailand: Legal Strategies for Control and Exit

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Structure joint ventures in Thailand using legal strategies for control, profit rights, and clearly defined exit mechanisms.

Shareholder Agreements in Indonesia: Legal Protections for Foreign Investors

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Secure your investment in Indonesia with shareholder agreements that define control, protect exits, and reduce legal exposure.

Profit Repatriation in the Philippines vs. Vietnam: Which is More Investor-Friendly?

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Compare Vietnam and the Philippines to identify the more tax-efficient, investor-friendly route for repatriating profits.

Why Governance Drives FDI, FX & Market Performance

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Institutional quality, which refers to the effectiveness of a country’s legal, regulatory, and governance systems, is paramount in long-term economic development. Today, financial markets are often interconnected, so countries with better governance will attract higher levels of foreign direct investment, experience currency stability, and witness improved stock market performance. In this article, we cover how […]

Indonesia’s Construction Market: Growth Drivers and 2030 Forecast

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Explore Indonesia’s construction market outlook through 2030 with key growth drivers, investment trends, and strategies for foreign investors.

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