Other Briefings
The Philippines’ Foreign Investment Act: Amendments May Attract FDI from SMEs
Learn more about the amended provisions of the Foreign Investments Act (FIA) of 1991, aimed to attract greater foreign investment into the country.
Personal Income Tax in Indonesia for Expatriate Workers Explained
It is important for foreign workers to understand their tax liabilities in Indonesia, and to be able to determine which tax law regime will be applicable to them along with exemptions that may bring.
Indonesia’s Halal Law Takes Effect, Impacting Products and Services
Indonesia’s Halal Law recently came into effect. Consumer products and related services traded in the country need to be Halal-certified. Learn more here.
China-Singapore FTA: Protocol to Upgrade Agreement in Effect from October 16
The protocol on upgrading the China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (CSFTA) took effect on October 16. Read on to learn how this impacts regional investors.
Incorporating a Company in Singapore: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Incorporating a company in Singapore is a fast and efficient process. Read on to learn how to set up a subsidiary, branch office, and representative office.
Malaysia’s 2020 Budget Courts Investment from MNCs, China
Malaysia’s 2020 budget provides incentives to attract investment from MNCs and China, while also offering incentives for digitizing. In this article, we look at the salient features of the budget and their implications for businesses.
Singapore-Eurasian Economic Union FTA Opens Asia for Russian Businesses
Chris Devonshire-Ellis writes on the new Singapore-EAEU FTA, which is poised to provide a new, and significant, outlet for Russian investment into Asia. Read on to learn why.
Tax Incentives for Developing Talent in Indonesia
Indonesia offers tax deductions of up to 200 percent for businesses that invest in human resources development activities, including apprenticeships, work experience programs, vocational programs, and learning activities. Learn more about this incentive.
Business Structures in Singapore: Subsidiaries, Branch Offices, and Representative Offices
Foreign investors have good options for business structures in Singapore, including establishing a subsidiary, branch office, or representative office. Read on to find out which one best suits your business plans.
New Tax Cuts, Incentives in the Philippines under CITIRA
New tax cuts and incentives in the Philippines are available under the Corporate Income Tax and Incentives Rationalization Act (CITIRA). Read on to see if the corporate tax reform benefits your business.
