Other Briefings
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Singapore GST Audits, Philippines Dormant Bank Accounts, and Malaysia-China Bilateral Ties
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we highlight Singapore’s GST audits, rules on dormant deposits in the Philippines and Malaysia’s bilateral relations with China.
ASEAN Market Watch: Malaysia CIT Reduction, Indonesia Ease of Doing Business, and Cambodia Rice Exports
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we discuss corporate income tax reductions for profit-making companies in Malaysia, highlight Indonesia’s improved Ease of Doing Business ranking, and analyze Cambodia’s rice exports to Indonesia.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Singapore-India Tax Treaty, Foreign Ownership of Property in Indonesia, and Malaysia Halal Food Certification
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we highlight the Singapore-India tax treaty, property prices for expatriates in Indonesia and Halal food certification in Malaysia.
ASEAN Market Watch: Malaysia Tourism, Thailand’s Railway Network, and Laos’ Economic Growth Forecast
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch we discuss increasing Chinese tourism in Malaysia, highlight plans for expansion of Thailand’s railway net work, and analyze economic growth forecasts for Laos.
IP Protection in Malaysia’s Food & Beverage Industry
Due largely to rapid economic growth, counterfeiting of Malaysian food products has increased dramatically in recent years. Intellectual property concerns such as trademarks, geographical indications, and trade secrets are important areas of Malaysian policy for foreign investors to fully understand.
Malaysia Airport Tax Hikes Scheduled for 2017
Malaysia is set to implement a series of tax increases for both domestic and international bound flights starting in 2017. With rates confirmed, criticism and outcry from the nation’s aviation industry has been growing as many worry about the ramifications for regional aviation.
Malaysia Announces 70% Tax Exemption for Shipping Industry
Malaysia is one of the most prolific traders within the ASEAN bloc. Helping to ensure the longevity of this position, the country has introduced a 70 percent tax incentive for those in the shipping industry. Understand the particulars of these incentives and learn how you may benefit.
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.
The Guide to Corporate Establishment in Labuan, Malaysia
Malaysia is one of ASEAN’s most mature economies and presents a variety of investment opportunities for those seeking to enter Southeast Asia. Learn how to set up and operate in Labuan, Malaysia, with expert insight on incorporation, registration, and other aspects of the Labuan Companies Act of 1990.
An Introduction to Malaysian GST
Malaysia has introduced Goods and Service Taxation (GST) as of April 2016. Learn how this tax has been implemented and understand its projected impact on business throughout the country.
