Other Briefings
What Should Annual Financial Statements in the Philippines Include?
Annual financial statements in the Philippines cover financial position, performance, cash flows, equity, disclosures, and applicable audit requirements.
Hiring Foreign Employees in the Philippines: Work Permits, Restricted Roles, and Employer Obligations
Hiring foreign employees in the Philippines requires work permits, immigration approval, payroll compliance, and social security contributions.
Virtual CFO vs Full-Time CFO in Singapore: Which Is More Cost-Effective?
Compare the cost of a virtual CFO and full-time CFO in Singapore, including salaries, employment costs, and when each model makes financial sense.
Can Foreign Investors Reduce Capital Gains Tax on Share Transfers in Indonesia?
Foreign investors can reduce tax on Indonesian share transfers through transaction structuring and applicable tax treaty provisions.
How Joint Ventures Are Structured Between Malaysian and Foreign Partners
Malaysian-foreign joint ventures can divide ownership, funding, control, and exit rights in different ways depending on the investment structure and sector.
How Do Companies Register Their Books of Accounts with the BIR in the Philippines?
Companies in the Philippines must register their books of accounts with the BIR. This article covers manual, loose-leaf, and computerized books.
How Indonesia’s VAT Reverse-Charge Mechanism Works
Indonesia’s VAT reverse-charge rules can apply to overseas services and intangible goods used by Indonesian companies, including intra-group transactions.
Should Foreign Investors Use Labuan for Holding Structures in Malaysia?
Assess whether a Labuan or ordinary Malaysian holding company offers the stronger structure for your investments, tax position, and regional operations.
Should Investors Use Nominee Structures or Direct Shareholding in the Philippines?
Compare nominee structures and direct shareholding in the Philippines, including foreign ownership limits, Anti-Dummy Law risks, and beneficial ownership rules.
Transfer Pricing of Intercompany Loans and Interest Expenses in Vietnam
How Vietnam treats intercompany loans, arm’s-length interest rates, the 30% EBITDA deduction cap, and related-party financing under 2026 rules.
