Other BriefingsHow to Set Up a Company in Singapore in 5 Steps
Set up a company in Singapore in five steps, covering business structures, registration requirements, incorporation costs, banking, and compliance.
Malaysia's Budget 2027: Key Tax and Investment Changes for Foreign Investors
Malaysia's Budget 2027 introduces tax incentives, investment opportunities, and employment changes affecting foreign investors and businesses.
Can a Singapore Company Carry Forward Tax Losses?
Singapore companies can carry forward unused tax losses to offset future taxable income, subject to IRAS conditions. Find out the eligibility requirements and restrictions.
Which Business Expenses Are Not Tax-Deductible in Thailand?
Identify non-deductible business expenses in Thailand, including deduction limits, related-party payments, and corporate income tax compliance requirements.
-
How to Set Up a Company in Singapore in 5 Steps
Legal & Regulatory Oct 23 -
Can a Singapore Company Carry Forward Tax Losses?
Tax & Accounting Oct 21 -
Malaysia's Budget 2027: Key Tax and Investment Changes for Foreign Investors
Economy & Trade Oct 20 -
Which Business Expenses Are Not Tax-Deductible in Thailand?
Tax & Accounting Oct 19 -
ASEAN's Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA): What Foreign Businesses Should Know
Economy & Trade Oct 19
Get free access to our subscriptions and publications
Subscribe to receive weekly ASEAN Briefing news updates, our latest doing business publications, and access to our Asia archives.
Sign Up Now
Economy & Trade
Malaysia's Budget 2027: Key Tax and Investment Changes for Foreign Investors
Oct 20Malaysia's Budget 2027 introduces tax incentives, investment opportunities, and employment changes affecting foreign investors and businesses.
-
ASEAN's Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA): What Foreign Businesses Should Know
Economy & Trade Oct 19ASEAN's Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) could reshape digital trade, data transfers, and payments. Assess the implications for foreign businesses.
-
PT PMA or Sector-Specific Entity: Which Structure Should Foreign Investors Choose in Indonesia?
Economy & Trade Oct 14Foreign investors in Indonesia must assess PT PMA structures, sector-specific licensing, ownership restrictions, and capital requirements before market entry.
-
Building a Vietnam+1 Manufacturing Strategy with Cambodia
Economy & Trade Oct 06Build a Vietnam+1 manufacturing strategy with Cambodia by assessing production costs, supply chains, cross-border logistics, and rules of origin.
-
GEO Marketing Is Rising Across ASEAN
Economy & Trade Sep 30GEO marketing is reshaping digital visibility across ASEAN as consumers increasingly use AI platforms to research brands, products, and services.
-
From Scale to Strategy: India–Singapore Pathways for Growth and Innovation
Published: May 2026
As India–Singapore ties move from strategic intent to execution, businesses need clarity on where ... -
Halal Markets Unveiled: Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Economic Powerhouses
Published: January 2025This latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine provides a detailed exploration of these opportunities ...
Tax & Accounting
Can a Singapore Company Carry Forward Tax Losses?
Oct 21Singapore companies can carry forward unused tax losses to offset future taxable income, subject to IRAS conditions. Find out the eligibility requirements and restrictions.
-
Which Business Expenses Are Not Tax-Deductible in Thailand?
Tax & Accounting Oct 19Identify non-deductible business expenses in Thailand, including deduction limits, related-party payments, and corporate income tax compliance requirements.
-
Is a Foreign Company in Malaysia Allowed to Prepare Its Accounts in a Foreign Currency?
Tax & Accounting Oct 13Foreign companies in Malaysia may use foreign currencies for accounting but must meet local financial reporting and corporate tax requirements.
-
Filing Corporate Income Tax in Thailand: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Tax & Accounting Oct 11Filing corporate income tax in Thailand involves a 20 percent tax rate, annual and half-year returns, filing deadlines, and penalties for non-compliance.
-
Cambodia Introduces Tax Incentives for Government Securities Investors
Tax & Accounting Oct 06Cambodia introduces tax incentives for 2026 government securities, including lower withholding tax and exemptions for interest and capital gains.
-
An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2026
Published: April 2026This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by ... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2026
Published: February 2026This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by ...
Legal & Regulatory
How to Set Up a Company in Singapore in 5 Steps
Oct 23Set up a company in Singapore in five steps, covering business structures, registration requirements, incorporation costs, banking, and compliance.
-
Transferring Shares in a Thai Company: Rules for Foreign Shareholders
Legal & Regulatory Oct 16Foreign investors transferring shares in a Thai company must comply with ownership restrictions, legal procedures, and tax requirements.
-
What Is the Minimum Capital Required for a Foreign-Owned Company in the Philippines?
Legal & Regulatory Oct 12Foreign investors in the Philippines face different minimum capital requirements depending on ownership, business activities, and export status.
-
Can Foreign Investors Use Nominee Shareholders in Malaysia?
Legal & Regulatory Oct 08Examine Malaysia's nominee shareholder rules, foreign ownership restrictions, beneficial ownership disclosure requirements, and investment risks.
-
Can You Sell in the Philippines Without a Local Company?
Legal & Regulatory Oct 07Find out how foreign companies can sell goods and services in the Philippines without a local entity and the tax, customs, and regulatory requirements involved.
-
Halal Markets Unveiled: Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Economic Powerhouses
Published: January 2025This latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine provides a detailed exploration of these opportunities ... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2026
Published: April 2026This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by ...
Industries
Thailand Plans New EV Tax Structure Tied to Local Manufacturing
Sep 17Thailand plans a new EV tax structure linking tax treatment to local manufacturing, investment, and sourcing, with final rates still pending.
-
Which Sector-Specific Licenses Do Foreign Investors Need in Indonesia?
Industries Sep 10Foreign investors in Indonesia may need additional licenses depending on their sector, business activities, facilities, products, and regulatory requirements.
-
Investing in Vietnam's Renewable Energy Sector: A Market Entry Guide for Foreign Investors
Industries Aug 13Vietnam's renewable energy market is creating new opportunities for foreign investors across solar, wind, energy storage, infrastructure, and corporate power procurement.
-
Investing in Indonesia's Renewable Energy Sector: A Market Entry Guide for Foreign Investors
Industries Jul 26Plan your entry into Indonesia's renewable energy sector with guidance on investment structures, licensing, PLN procurement, and investment incentives.
-
Is a Variable Capital Company the Right Fund Structure for Your Singapore Investment Platform?
Industries Jun 25Find out whether a Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) is the right fund structure for your investment platform based on strategy, fundraising, tax, and regulatory considerations.
-
From Scale to Strategy: India–Singapore Pathways for Growth and Innovation
Published: May 2026As India–Singapore ties move from strategic intent to execution, businesses need clarity on where ... -
Halal Markets Unveiled: Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Economic Powerhouses
Published: January 2025This latest issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine provides a detailed exploration of these opportunities ...
HR & Payroll
Can a Foreign Director Manage a Singapore Company from Overseas?
Oct 05Foreign directors can manage Singapore companies overseas, but tax residency, board decisions, and director taxation require careful planning.
-
Malaysia Investor Pass in 2026: Who Can Still Apply?
HR & Payroll Sep 16Check the current Malaysia Investor Pass rules for 2026, including who can apply, who is excluded, application requirements, and pass validity.
-
Director and Commissioner Duties in Indonesian Foreign-Owned Companies
HR & Payroll Sep 11How director and commissioner duties differ in Indonesian foreign-owned companies, including authority, personal liability, and foreign appointments.
-
Hiring Foreign Employees in the Philippines: Work Permits, Restricted Roles, and Employer Obligations
HR & Payroll Sep 07Hiring 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?
HR & Payroll Sep 03Compare the cost of a virtual CFO and full-time CFO in Singapore, including salaries, employment costs, and when each model makes financial sense.
-
An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2026
Published: April 2026This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by ... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2026
Published: February 2026This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by ...
Expert Guidance about Business in Asia
Dezan Shira & Associates is a pan-Asia, multi-disciplinary professional services firm, providing market entry, legal, accounting, tax, HR, technology and operational advisory to international investors.
Business Updates for All Asia Markets
Asia Briefing publishes articles, magazines, and guides on doing business in Asia. Dezan Shira & Associates has produced the publication since 1999.
Need More Guidance?
ASEAN Briefing Publications
Download magazines and guides on doing business in ASEAN.
Download Now
