Assess Vietnam’s foreign contractor tax on cross-border payments, including rates, risks, and structuring considerations for ...

Foreign investors exiting Vietnam through share transfers may face corporate or personal income tax. Understand rates, ...

Learn how foreign companies can structure operations in Indonesia to manage corporate tax, reduce withholding exposure, and ...

Foreign investors entering Indonesia often assume that tax compliance becomes relevant only once operations begin generating revenue. In practice, the first year of operations establishes the ...

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates in January 2026 establishes the Philippines’ first free trade agreement with a ...

Indonesia’s government has made the development of the country’s special economic zones (SEZ) a priority policy with the aim of attracting over US$50 billion in foreign investment over the next decade ...

Taxpayers in Indonesia are obligated to withhold taxes on certain payments to resident and non-residents. The tax withheld from payments to non-residents is a final tax. Meanwhile for residents, the ...

Malaysia's employment law is primarily governed by two foundational statutes: the Employment Act 1955 and the Industrial Relations Act 1967. These laws work in tandem, with the Employment Act ...

Singapore and Australia updated the progress of their Green Economy Agreement (SAGEA) during the 8 th Singapore-Australia Annual Leaders’ Meeting in June 2023. The SAGEA was the world’s first ...

Indonesia is a land of potential for entrepreneurs and established businesses. Integral to this ecosystem are the government agencies designed to catalyze growth and facilitate business operations.

Foreign investors should note the key sectors where growth is expected to rise in Indonesia for 2023. Here are the top sectors to watch for, including downstream mining, healthcare, and infrastructure ...

Foreign companies increasingly view Malaysia as an attractive gateway to Southeast Asian markets, but many hesitate at the complexity and costs of establishing a legal entity. The good news is that ...