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India Streamlines Business Visa Approval for Chinese Professionals to 4 Weeks
India has eased business visa procedures for Chinese professionals, reducing processing times to under four weeks. The move indicates a strategic recalibration by India to support its manufacturing growth and stabilize cross-border supply chains.
Vietnam’s E-Commerce Law 2025: Key Provisions and Business Implications
Effective July 1, 2026, Vietnam’s E-Commerce Law will regulate all activities of domestic and foreign entities on e-commerce platforms.
Vietnam’s New VAT Law in 2026: Key Compliance Guidance
We review the latest updates to Vietnam's Value-Added Tax (VAT) Law, aimed at supporting business recovery after the typhoon season and resolving the current bottleneck in VAT refunds.
Vietnam Amends Personal Income Tax Law: Key Highlights and Business Implications
Vietnam’s National Assembly approves the amended Law on Personal Income Tax, aiming to broaden the tax base while lowering inequality.
Repatriating Profits from Singapore: Dividends vs Royalties vs Service Fees
Foreign investors assess dividends, royalties, and service fees to repatriate profits from Singapore while managing tax, substance, and treaty exposure.
Contract of Service vs Contract for Service in Malaysia
Foreign employers can distinguish between Malaysia’s contract of service and contract for service to manage hiring compliance, worker rights, and classification risks.
UAE Issues New VAT Amendments Effective Jan 1, 2026: Key Compliance Changes for Businesses
The UAE amendments to its VAT law under Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2025, become effective January 1, 2026. Key changes include simpler reverse-charge filing, a five-year VAT refund deadline, and stricter anti-evasion rules. Learn what businesses need to prepare.
India Expands Small Company Definition, Easing Compliance for Businesses
India has increased the financial thresholds for classifying a small company under the Companies Act, 2013, reducing compliance burdens for expanding businesses and widening access to simplified reporting and audit exemptions for companies.
UAE Employment Law Updates: Key Developments in 2024/2025 and What They Mean for 2026
The UAE recent Employment Law reforms strengthen employee protections, streamline dispute resolution, and raise compliance expectations.
Bank Account Freeze Under GST: Legal Remedies and Business Continuity Steps
Understand when and why Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities freeze bank accounts, the legal process under Section 83 of the CGST Act, 2017, and how companies can manage risks and respond effectively.
Vietnam’s New Logistics Service Strategy: Market Reality and Investment Opportunities
Vietnam is accelerating the development of logistics services with a new national strategy to modernize infrastructure, increase efficiency, and boost competitiveness in global trade.
Should Intercompany Fees in Indonesia Be Classified as Services, Royalties, or Cost Recharges?
Indonesia’s rules on classifying intercompany fees as services, royalties, or cost recharges shape withholding, VAT, and audit exposure for foreign companies.
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