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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.
UAE’s Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT): 2025 Updated Guidance
The UAE’s 2025 updated guidance on the DMTT confirms a 15 percent minimum effective tax rate for large MNEs, starting January 2025.
UAE Real Estate Taxation: Key Corporate Tax Rules and Investor Implications
The UAE Corporate Tax regime now draws a clear line between exempt real estate investment and taxable real estate business activities. Resident and non-resident investors must assess their structures, documentation, and activity levels to ensure compliance while preserving the UAE’s longstanding tax advantages for passive property ownership.
Thailand Introduces Digital Work Permit System for Foreign Employers
Thailand’s digital work permit system streamlines hiring for foreign employers with faster processing and a unified online application workflow.
How Business Intelligence Identifies Hidden Supply Chain Risks in Indonesia’s Tier-1 and Tier-2 Regions
Foreign investors can assess hidden supply chain risks in Indonesia’s Tier-1 and Tier-2 regions using localized business intelligence.
FAQs: What Foreign Investors and Multinational SMEs Need to Know About India’s Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Discover how India’s Industrial Relations Code, 2020 affects hiring, retrenchment, FTE models, compliance, and dispute resolution for foreign investors and MNCs entering the Indian market.
Business Intelligence in Malaysia: Reducing Investment Risk with Data-Driven Strategy
Business intelligence reveals Malaysia’s real operating conditions — state, sector, utilities, incentives — to help investors avoid hidden risks.
Vietnam Audit Compliance 2026: What FOEs Need to Know
FOE audit in Vietnam can be complex and time-consuming. The successful completion requires the compilation of a statutory annual audit report and the finalization of corporate and personal income taxation.
Understanding India’s Tax System – How It Differs from China
India and China share broad tax categories but differ in rates, governance, and compliance mechanisms. This comparison provides clarity for businesses navigating both jurisdictions.
Vietnam's E-Commerce Sector: Current Landscape and 2026 Outlook
Riding the strong momentum of 2024, Vietnam’s e-commerce sector is on track to hit US$26–28 billion in 2025.
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