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Working in India as an Expat: Visa, Tax, Payroll, and Relocation Guide for Foreign Employees

2026-05-27
Foreign employees relocating to India need more than a valid visa and a tax briefing. A successful India assignment requires coordinated planning across immigration, tax residency, payroll, social security, banking, housing, healthcare, schooling, foreign exchange, employment law, and departure compliance.
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Shanghai Expands Data Export Negative List Regime: What Foreign Businesses Need to Know

05/26/2026

The Shanghai data export negative list has undergone a major upgrade, offering foreign businesses faster and simpler pathways for cross-border data transfers.

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Advance Tax under India’s Income-tax Act, 2025: Checklist for TY 2026–27

05/26/2026

India’s advance tax framework remains largely unchanged under the Income-tax Act, 2025.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s IT Services Market: Nearshore and Offshore Outsourcing Opportunities

05/26/2026

Vietnam’s IT services market is rapidly expanding through digital transformation, skilled engineering talent, competitive costs, and growing demand for nearshore and offshore outsourcing services.

Do Property Owners Pay Tax in the UAE? Key Rules for Real Estate Investors

05/27/2026

The UAE is no longer a tax-free environment for all real estate investors.

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Corporate Tax Considerations for Foreign-Owned Companies in Malaysia

05/27/2026

Malaysia continues to attract foreign direct investment into manufacturing, logistics, digital infrastructure, and headquarters operations due to its developed banking system, industrial ecosystem, and ASEAN connectivity.

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China’s Supreme Court Tightens Anti-Bribery Provisions, Raising Stakes for Companies

05/25/2026

China’s anti-bribery compliance landscape has tightened significantly with the release of a new judicial interpretation that clarifies penalty thresholds for a range of bribery offences and extends equivalent standards to both state and private sector actors.

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Using Nominee Directors in Singapore for Foreign-Owned Companies

05/26/2026

Foreign investors using nominee directors in Singapore must navigate banking scrutiny, tax substance rules, governance exposure, and resident director compliance requirements.

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China

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European Business in China: Key Takeaways from the EU Chamber's 2026 Survey

05/29/2026

European companies in China are cautiously optimistic for the first time in years, with fewer businesses reporting a worsening environment, though challenges around market access, competition, and economic slowdown remain.

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India

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Karnataka Minimum Wage Overhaul: 2026 Rates, Zones & Compliance Mandates

05/29/2026

Karnataka state government has raised minimum wages across 81 scheduled employments, creating new payroll, compliance, and labor cost considerations for businesses operating in the state effective May 22, 2026.

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What Manufacturers Should Evaluate Before Establishing Factory in Vietnam

05/28/2026

Establishing factory operations in Vietnam requires manufacturers to evaluate more than labor and industrial land costs.

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Middle East

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Dubai Property Investor Visa 2026: Minimum Property Value Requirement Updates

05/29/2026

Dubai has removed the previous AED 750,000 (US$204,220) minimum property value requirement for sole owners applying for the emirate’s two-year property investor residency visa. The reform broadens access to residency for foreign property owners, particularly first-time investors, end-users, and buyers of smaller residential units, while maintaining separate thresholds for joint ownership and long-term Golden Visa eligibility.

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