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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.
China remains one of the world’s most consequential investment destinations.
Since its introduction in 2020, Singapore’s Variable Capital Company (VCC) regime has expanded the fund structuring options available to investment managers, family offices, and private capital investors, establishing platforms in Singapore.
We present a guide to UAE severance pay, final settlement, tax residency, and cross-border tax issues for expatriates leaving the country.
For employers in India, gratuity is no longer only an end-of-service payout calculation.
Since its introduction in 2020, Singapore’s Variable Capital Company (VCC) regime has expanded the fund structuring options available to investment managers, family offices, and private capital investors, establishing platforms in Singapore.
China’s customs voluntary disclosure system allows import and export enterprises to self-report violations to avoid administrative penalties.
Employee Compensation During Layoffs, Retrenchment, and Business Restructuring in India
A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026
How to Hire Over-Age Workers in China: A Practical Guide for HR and In-House Counsel (Part II)
What Is the UAE Notice Period? A Guide for Employers and Employees
Using a Labuan Company Alongside a Malaysian Sdn Bhd
India’s new tax regime shifts compliance to system-driven execution, requiring integrated processes, continuous monitoring, and...
This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by Dezan Shira & Associates, a specialist...
Vietnam’s manufacturing industry has transformed from a low-cost assembly hub into a key part of global supply chains. Aimed at...
This publication equips foreign investors with practical insights into labor trends, regulatory shifts, and risk management strategies...
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Our firm Dezan Shira & Associates provides legal, tax and operational advisory across Asia. Business expansion in Indonesia can trigger new licensing, employment, tax, transfer pricing, and corporate compliance obligations that foreign investors should assess before implementing growth initiatives.
How Singapore's Double Taxation Agreements Can Reduce Withholding Taxes on Cross-Border Investments
Managing Regulatory Compliance During the First Year of Operations in Indonesia
VAT Compliance for Foreign Companies Operating Across Multiple Vietnamese Provinces
Is a Variable Capital Company the Right Fund Structure for Your Singapore Investment Platform?
Using a Labuan Company Alongside a Malaysian Sdn Bhd
Payroll Due Diligence and Integration Following a Singapore Acquisition
Part II of our guide moves from setup to risk management, focusing on the operational pressure points where HR teams and in-house counsel are most likely to encounter disputes or regulatory scrutiny for hiring over-age workers in China.
Where to Invest in China in 2026 and Beyond: A Guide for Foreign Investors
China’s Customs Voluntary Disclosure System: Penalty Exemptions for Import and Export Enterprises
SAMR's Extraterritorial M&A Review: Five Enforcement Trends Foreign Deal Teams Must Prepare For
How to Prepare Audit-Ready Financial Statements in Hong Kong
Shanghai’s Offshore Finance Plan: What It Covers and Why It Matters
How to Legally Hire Over-Age Workers in China: A Practical Guide (Part I)
Learn how India's Industrial Relations Code and Social Security Code govern employee compensation during layoffs, retrenchment, business restructuring, and termination, including gratuity and other statutory benefits.
A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026
India Gratuity Rules 2026-27: Calculation, Tax Treatment, Employer Compliance
India's July 2026 Income Tax Calendar: New ITR, TDS & TCS Forms You Must Know
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Amendment 2026: What Lenders, Foreign Investors Need to Know
'Vietnam's New Personal Data Protection Rules: Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management Guide' is out now and available for free download.
As Vietnam Tightens Import Controls, Importer of Record Services Gain Importance
Resolution 10-NQ/TW: Vietnam's New Strategy for High-Quality FDI and Economic Transformation
Thai Investment in Vietnam: Key Investors, Growth Sectors, and Market Entry Strategies in 2026
Export Manufacturing in Vietnam: Logistics, Incentives, and Setup Considerations
Nordic Manufacturing Investment in Vietnam: Opportunities in High-Value Production
Business Etiquette in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Investors and Executives
Understand UAE notice period rules under the Labour Law, including standard notice periods, probation rules, resignation, termination, payment in lieu of notice, and employer compliance considerations.
Severance Pay and Taxation for Expats Leaving the UAE
Saudi Arabia Hiring Guide: Employment Contracts, Saudization, Probation, and Probation Rules
France-UAE Business Ties: Why French Companies Are Expanding in the UAE
September 30, 2026 Corporate Tax Deadline: A Checklist
UAE End-of-Service Gratuity: How to Calculate It
UAE Free Zone vs Mainland 2026: Where to Invest?