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Hainan’s 30 percent added value rule allows companies to ship goods to mainland China duty-free if they achieve 30 percent value-added processing in Hainan.
India’s new e-B-4 Visa supersedes the e-PLI visa, offering Indian companies a simplified, digital route to sponsor foreign professionals.
“An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2026”, 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.
Qatar has launched the Tabadol portal for country-by-country tax reporting, requiring Qatar-headquartered MNEs with revenues of at least QAR 3 billion to file a FY 2024 CbCR report and a FY 2025 notification by December 31, 2025.
Indonesia sits at the center of ASEAN’s consumer narrative. It is the region’s largest market by population and consumption, accounts for roughly one-third of total ASEAN household spending, and is often treated as the default entry point for consumer expansion.
Hainan customs zone launches on December 18, introducing a two-line tariff system that exempts most imports from duties within the island.
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2026 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
Dividends, Royalties, or Fees: Profit Repatriation in Malaysia
Updated CIT Compliance in Vietnam: Key Provisions of Decree 320/2025
India Family Offices: A New Investment Force in Private Markets
Tax Risks of Using Personal Vehicles for Business Purposes and Compliant Solutions
India and Oman Sign Trade Agreement: CEPA Deepens Bilateral Economic Engagement
More attention should thus be given to the audit and compliance procedures to reveal unexpected irregularities or suboptimal business...
Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Understand product certification, BIS/FSSAI approvals, labeling rules, import...
This issue of China Briefing Magazine offers foreign investors a clear roadmap through the country’s complex regulatory terrain, from...
This issue of Timor-Leste at the Crossroads provides a strategic outlook on how Timor-Leste’s economic shift can translate into durable...
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Our firm Dezan Shira & Associates provides legal, tax and operational advisory across Asia. Foreign investors repatriating profits from Malaysia should assess dividends, royalties, and service fees against audit risk.
Using BI to Benchmark Consumer Markets in ASEAN with a Focus on Indonesia
Employment Contracts and Probation Rules for Foreign Employers in Vietnam
Should Foreign Investors Form an Exempt Pte Ltd or a Standard Pte Ltd in Singapore?
An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2026 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
How Business Intelligence Prevents Partnership Disputes in Malaysian Joint Ventures
Understanding Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign-Owned Companies in Cambodia
Using personal vehicles for business purposes can create hidden tax risks for both employees and companies. This article explores why these risks arise and offers two compliant solutions.
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
How Companies Can Leverage the 30% Added Value Rule in Hainan
Beyond Zero Tariffs – What Hainan’s New Customs Zone Means for Industry, Investors, and the Island
China's Luxury Market Outlook: Stabilization, Strategic Reset, and the New Consumer Landscape
CEWC 2025: China Emphasizes Boosting Domestic Consumption, Proactive Fiscal Policy in 2026
Frequently Asked Questions in VAT Management in China
2026 is expected to see greater family office participation in private equity and venture capital, more structured co-investment with global and domestic funds, and a stronger role for family offices as long-term capital providers in India’s private markets.
How India's New e-B-4 Visa Solves Your Foreign Talent Challenges
India’s Medical Devices Sector: PLI Progress & 2026 Outlook
What is India’s FDI Outlook for 2026? Key Policy Changes, Sectors, and Trade Deals
India Streamlines Business Visa Approval for Chinese Professionals to 4 Weeks
How to Navigate Cultural Differences in India to Succeed in Your Business Journey
India-France Tax Treaty Update Favors Long-Term Investors, Expands Capital Gains Rights
Decree No. 320/2025/ND-CP signifies a thorough overhaul of Vietnam’s corporate income tax system, clearly defining rules on the scope of taxpayers, withholding responsibilities, capital transfers, and incentives.
An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2026 – New Publication Out
Unlock Your Retail Growth for Vietnam's 2026 Holiday Season
Sourcing Biodegradable Packaging in Vietnam: Regulatory and Market Overview
Vietnam’s E-Commerce Law 2025: Key Provisions and Business Implications
Vietnam’s New VAT Law in 2026: Key Compliance Guidance
Major Legislative Overhaul: Key Laws and Resolutions from Vietnam NA's 10th Session
The India–Oman CEPA establishes a comprehensive framework to deepen bilateral trade, services, and investment ties.
UAE Law for Industrial Hemp Opens Targeted Medical and Industrial Opportunities
Qatar Strengthens Tax Transparency with Launch of Tabadol Country-by-Country Reporting Portal
Tax and Reporting Obligations in the GCC: What MNEs Need to Know in 2026
Saudi Arabia Tightens Iqama, Visa, and Residency Ahead of 2026
UAE Declares January 1, 2026 Paid Public Holiday for Private Sector
Commercial Companies Law After Four Years: What Businesses Need to Know