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Starting November 1, 2024, most business entities in China, excluding individually owned businesses, are required to file information about their beneficial owners under new compliance measures.
India’s indirect tax and customs board, CBIC, has introduced an automated approval system for IFSC and bank account registration under Customs, streamlining export processes, reducing manual checks, and enhancing ease of doing business for Indian exporters.
‘Vietnam’s Evolving Tax Regime: Compliance with New CIT, VAT, and Invoicing Rules,’ the latest publication from Vietnam Briefing and supported by Dezan Shira & Associates, is out now and available for free download through the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
The UAE has officially rolled out its e-invoicing system. The country’s first unified digital invoicing framework, defines the legal, technical, and operational parameters for mandatory e-invoicing, positioning the UAE among global frontrunners in tax digitalization.
Foreign companies supplying goods or services to Singapore customers are subject to specific obligations under the country’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.
China data export policy is undergoing a major shift, with FTZs piloting flexible regimes for cross-border data and personal information transfers. Recent measures propose a unified national negative list to facilitate service export. These developments signal a move toward a more coherent and business-friendly data governance framework.
Vietnam’s Critical Minerals Industry and Supply Chain
India's Textile PLI Scheme: Extended Window Offers Fresh Entry Opportunity
China Monthly Tax Brief: September 2025
Establishing a Representative Office in Saudi Arabia
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
Transshipment and Due Diligence in India’s Trade Compliance Landscape
Vietnam is fast-tracking major tax reforms to align with global standards and adapt to rapid market shifts. Key changes in 2025 include a...
As shifting supply chains, new trade agreements, and a growing manufacturing base reshape the economy, investors must understand how to...
India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are fast emerging as the engines of the country’s next growth wave. For foreign investors, these...
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Understand Singapore’s GST rules for overseas vendors, registration thresholds, compliance duties, and filing obligations.
Indonesia Lowers Paid-Up Capital for Foreign Investors to IDR 2.5 Billion
Malaysia’s EPF Mandate for Foreign Employees: What Investors Must Reassess
How Multinationals Should Manage Tax Filing and Compliance in Vietnam
What the AANZFTA Second Protocol Means for ASEAN Trade
Payroll Compliance in the Philippines: What CFOs Must Know
M&A in Indonesia – Deal Structures, Approvals, and Post-Merger Licenses
In this China Monthly Tax Brief for September 2025, China introduced new compliance rules for internet platforms, enhanced funding incentives for multinational headquarters in Shanghai, and rolled out targeted tax benefits in Hainan for talent and businesses. A new sustainability disclosure guide also provides a practical framework for ESG reporting, alongside other notable updates.
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
A Guide to Minimum Wages in China (As of October 9, 2025)
Upcoming Deadline: Beneficial Ownership Filing Due November 1
The “Negative Lists” Easing Data Export in China’s FTZs - A Complete Guide for Foreign Companies
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
China Port Visa Explained: Who Needs it and How it Compares to Visa-Free Entry
India has extended the application window for the Textile PLI Scheme to December 31, 2025. Businesses in the textile sector should act quickly to secure incentives for scaling production and strengthening export competitiveness.
CBIC Automates IFSC Code Registration to Boost India's Trade Facilitation
Transshipment and Due Diligence in India’s Trade Compliance Landscape
India-UK Social Security Agreement: A Breakthrough for Indian Professionals and Employers
GST 2.0: How India’s New HSN and SAC Code Structure Transforms Tax Compliance for Businesses
Flipkart’s Dark Pattern Self-Audit: What it Means for Businesses in India
How Cultural Factors Can Impact Foreign Business Success in India
Vietnam’s critical minerals include bauxite-alumina, tungsten, and rare earths in the Central Highlands and northern provinces.
Vietnam’s Evolving Tax Regime: Compliance with New CIT, VAT, and Invoicing Rules
Rising Confidence: Vietnam Tops ASEAN in Consumer Sentiment
Capital Contribution in Vietnam: A Brief Guide for Business Setups
Vietnam Standard Industrial Classification Updated for Administrative Purposes
Vietnam to Simplify Administrative Procedures for Foreign Affairs
Vietnam Introduces Licensing Regime for Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Establishing a representative office in Saudi Arabia can help foreign firms to conduct market research and liaison activities.
UAE Launches Mandatory E-Invoicing System: What Businesses and Practitioners Need to Know
UAE Launches Mandatory E-Invoicing System: What Businesses and Practitioners Need to Know
UAE’s New Media Law Overview: What Media Companies and Influencers Need to Know
Oman’s SPF Social Security Employer Registration and Contributions
What is the Restructuring Process in the UAE?
Profit Repatriation from Saudi Arabia: Tax and Ownership Rules