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Asia Briefing publishes articles, magazines, and guides on doing business in Asia.
It has been produced by Dezan Shira and Associates since 1999.
The IRD cross-checks employer data with three sources: Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) trustee records, company director registries, and past-year filings, small mistakes often trigger automatic flags.
Maharashtra remains India’s leading destination for foreign investment in 2026, supported by a diversified economy and a newly modernized regulatory framework designed to reduce compliance burdens for global businesses.
Anchored by the 2025 Special Consumption Law, amended by a new law passed on April 24, 2026, the regime prescribes the scope of taxable items and exemptions, and establishes a dual tax calculation method, with direct implications for manufacturers, importers, and service providers operating in Vietnam.
The UAE’s AED 6,000 minimum wage for Emiratis rul took effect on January 1, 2026, with employers given until June 30 to amend existing contracts.
Managing tax compliance for a foreign branch office in Malaysia involves substantially more than annual corporate tax filings.
China compliance calendar requires foreign businesses to manage continuous monthly, quarterly, and annual obligations in an increasingly digital and data-driven regulatory environment.
How Export Businesses Can Claim and Recover VAT Refunds in Vietnam
Labor Reform 2026: Understanding India’s New Industrial Relations (Central) Rules
When Does India's DPDP Law Begin Full Enforcement? 2026-2027 Timeline Explained
China CIT Filing 2026: Fix Salary Deduction Errors Before May 31
Gulf Supply Chain Resilience After Hormuz: 2026 Playbook for Businesses
How to Start Manufacturing in Vietnam: A Step-by-Step Guide
India’s new tax regime shifts compliance to system-driven execution, requiring integrated processes, continuous monitoring, and...
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Vietnam’s manufacturing industry has transformed from a low-cost assembly hub into a key part of global supply chains. Aimed at...
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Our firm Dezan Shira & Associates provides legal, tax and operational advisory across Asia. Export businesses in Vietnam can recover input VAT on qualifying exports, but refund timing, supplier verification, and documentation consistency can materially affect liquidity and manufacturing operations.
How Tax Exposure Expands as Foreign Branch Operations Grow in Malaysia
Expanding Across ASEAN: Market Entry and Regional Structuring Strategies for Australian Firms
Malaysia Entry Strategy: Sdn Bhd vs Branch Office for Foreign Business Expansion
Beyond Capital Gains: Full Corporate Tax Exposure When Selling a Vietnam Subsidiary
Corporate Income Tax Filing in Singapore for Foreign Companies
Salary and employee welfare expenses are closely reviewed in China’s annual CIT filing. This practical guide helps employers identify and correct common salary deduction errors before the May 31 deadline.
IR56B Common Errors: A Guide to Avoiding IRD Follow-Up in Hong Kong
What Are the Main Compliance Calendars Foreign Businesses Must Track in China?
China-Australia Trade Reset: What It Means for Investors in 2026?
How to Succeed in IP Litigation in China – Lessons from the Supreme Court’s Case Files
Hong Kong Employment Compliance: What's New in 2026
China’s Nuclear Fusion Sector: What the 15th FYP Means for Businesses and Investors
India notifies the Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026. Learn about mandatory grievance redressal committees, worker reskilling fund contributions, and the shift to digital dispute resolution for central sector businesses.
When Does India's DPDP Law Begin Full Enforcement? 2026-2027 Timeline Explained
Maharashtra Investment Guide 2026: Opportunities in India’s Industrial Powerhouse
Does Your Company Require Cyber Insurance to Comply with India’s DPDP Law?
Onshoring Indian Family Offices: Why GIFT City’s 20-Year Tax Holiday Beats Singapore
India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
Vietnam’s revised Special Consumption Tax regime, anchored by the 2025 SCT Law and amended in April 2026, introduces updated SCT rates and fixed tax components, and clarifies exemptions and compliance procedures for businesses.
How to Start Manufacturing in Vietnam: A Step-by-Step Guide
Vietnam’s New Tax and Financial Policies Taking Effect in May 2026
Cutting Red Tape at Scale: What Vietnam’s Latest Administrative Reforms Mean for Investors
How to Qualify for Preferential Tariffs Under EVFTA
Vietnam’s Manufacturing Ecosystem and Global Supply Chain Positioning
The Hormuz disruption has restructured Gulf supply chain resilience. Businesses are repositioning now on sourcing, inventory, and contracts.
UAE's AED 6,000 Minimum Wage Rule for Emiratis: What Employers Must Do Before June 30, 2026
Qatar Foreign Company Boom 2026: Choosing the Right Market Entry Structure
UAE's AI Market: Investment Opportunities, Funding, and Market Entry Strategy
How Saudi Arabia Is Strengthening Logistics Resilience and What It Means for Contract Risk
Saudi Arabia's Real Estate Advertising Rules: Why It Matters for Investors and Market Entrants
How to Choose the Right UAE Free Zone: Practical Guide for Foreign Investors