Other Briefings
How Branch Profit Remittance Tax Applies to Foreign Entities in Vietnam
Vietnam does not impose a branch profit remittance tax and instead applies corporate income tax and profit remittance rules.
Evaluating Indonesia’s Middle-Class Growth Using Business Intelligence
Analyze Indonesia’s middle-class growth using business intelligence to identify where consumer demand is real, concentrated, and investable.
Comparing Malaysia’s Tax and Incentive Regimes Using Business Intelligence
An investor-focused assessment of Malaysia’s tax and incentive regimes, examining how incentives perform across sectors and locations.
Singapore’s F&B Sector: Entering 2026 an Entry Decision for Foreign Investors
Is Singapore’s F&B sector still worth entering in 2026? A data-driven assessment for foreign investors.
Singapore vs Hong Kong vs Dubai: Regional HQ Trade-Offs for Investors
Compares how Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai differ as regional HQs, focusing on control, tax structure, and operational limits.
Indonesia’s Special Economic Zones: A Structural Shift for Foreign Investors
Indonesia’s Special Economic Zones reflect a structural shift in policy, incentives, and infrastructure shaping foreign investment decisions.
Should Foreign Companies in Indonesia Appoint Local Directors for Governance or Compliance Only?
Foreign companies in Indonesia must assess when local directors should hold real authority and how governance choices affect risk and control.
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2026 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2026 covers market entry, tax, HR & payroll, and audit & compliance considerations.
Dividends, Royalties, or Fees: Profit Repatriation in Malaysia
Foreign investors repatriating profits from Malaysia should assess dividends, royalties, and service fees against audit risk.
Using BI to Benchmark Consumer Markets in ASEAN with a Focus on Indonesia
A BI-led framework for benchmarking ASEAN consumer markets and understanding Indonesia’s true demand depth.
