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How Foreign Investors Should Prepare for an LHDN Tax Audit in Malaysia
Learn how LHDN tax audits work in Malaysia, key risks for foreign investors, penalties up to 45%, and how to prepare defensible tax positions.
TDS Compliance & DTAA Optimization: A Guide to India’s Income-tax Act, 2025 for FY 2026-27
A comprehensive guide to India’s new TDS regime in FY 2026-27 for businesses and foreign investors. Learn about withholding tax on debt, capital gains, and technical services under the Income Tax Act, 2025.
TDS Compliance & DTAA Optimization: A Guide to India’s Income-tax Act, 2025 for FY 2026-27
A comprehensive guide to India’s new TDS regime in FY 2026-27 for businesses and foreign investors. Learn about withholding tax on debt, capital gains, and technical services under the Income Tax Act, 2025.
Indonesia’s Minimum Investment Requirements: What Foreign Investors Need to Plan Before Entry
A practical guide to Indonesia’s PT PMA investment rules, including the IDR 10 billion threshold, capital structuring, and expansion planning.
Malaysia’s New Manufacturing Incentives: How to Structure Your Investment Under the NIF in 2026
Malaysia’s new NIF changes how incentives work. Learn how to qualify, avoid mistakes, and structure your manufacturing investment.
Vietnam Visa Costs: What You Need to Know
Vietnam's visa costs change regularly. Here is an updated list of Vietnam visa fees for 2026, following the issuance of Circular No. 28/2026/TT-BTC.
China’s Strategy for Overseas Investment in the 15th Five-Year Plan
China's new Five-Year Plan signals a more cautious, technology-driven approach to overseas investment, with greater emphasis on protecting Chinese assets abroad.
Singapore as ASEAN’s Logistics Hub: Warehousing, Trade Facilitation, and Investment Opportunities
Not sure if Singapore is worth it? Assess logistics costs, trade benefits, and the right ASEAN structure for your business.
Reporting Obligations of Foreign Enterprises in Vietnam: 2026 Compliance Calendar
We review the Vietnam compliance calendar to see the key reporting obligations for foreign-invested enterprises in April 2026.
Vietnam Accelerates SME Digital Transformation with New National Plan for 2026–2030
Vietnam is strengthening its digital economy with the approval of a new national plan to accelerate SME digital transformation.
Guide to Opening a Demat Account for Foreign Companies in India
A practical business advisory for foreign companies on Demat account requirements in India, covering MCA’s dematerialization mandate, ISIN process, compliance steps, and implications for subsidiaries and joint ventures.
Entering Hong Kong: Operational Roadmap for Chinese Mainland Enterprises
Hong Kong continues to play a critical role for Chinese Mainland enterprises pursuing internationalization and cross‑border growth. This article provides a structured overview of the operational steps, regulatory considerations, and strategic advantages of establishing a presence in Hong Kong.
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