Other Briefings
VAT on Cross-Border Digital and Service Transactions in Vietnam: What Foreign Businesses Must Get Right
Foreign businesses face VAT exposure from the first transaction in Vietnam. Explore key risks, pricing implications, and structuring considerations.
Ascentium Acquires Dezan Shira & Associates, Expanding its Footprint to 27 Markets and Strengthening Corporate Services Capabilities
Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.
An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2026 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2026 covers market entry, tax, HR & payroll, and audit & compliance considerations.
Branch vs Subsidiary in Vietnam: Corporate Income Tax Impact
Planning entry into Vietnam? Understand how corporate tax shapes profit allocation, repatriation, and risk when choosing your structure.
Thailand’s Omnibus Law Plan Streamlining Regulation and Cutting Business Costs
Thailand’s omnibus law and 180-day super license aim to simplify approvals, reduce costs, and improve investment timelines. Here’s what it means for foreign investors.
Singapore’s Business Support Measures Amid Shifting Cost Conditions
Singapore’s policy shifts require businesses to adjust pricing, manage costs, and align currency exposure in 2026.
How Foreign-Sourced Income Is Taxed in Singapore: What Investors Must Decide Before Claiming Exemptions
Remitting foreign income into Singapore without proper structuring can trigger full tax exposure. Understand the rules before moving funds.
Adapting to Singapore’s 15% Global Minimum Tax as a Multinational
Singapore’s 15% minimum tax is reshaping multinational structures. Understand exposure, costs, and why Singapore remains a leading hub.
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.
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.
