News Across Asia - Page 6

India Briefing

OIDAR Compliance in India: GST Registration, NTOR Rules, and Key Risks for Digital Service Providers

04/07/2026

Supplying digital services to India? Even a single B2C transaction can trigger GST registration—understand OIDAR rules, NTOR risks, and compliance requirements.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Visa Costs: What You Need to Know

04/07/2026

Vietnam's visa costs change regularly. Here is an updated list of Vietnam visa fees for 2026, following the issuance of Circular No. 28/2026/TT-BTC.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Tightens Tax Procedures Regulations Effective April 1, 2026

04/07/2026

The UAE introduced updated tax procedures regulations effective April 1, 2026, tightening rules on voluntary disclosures, refunds, record retention, and audits. Businesses must strengthen compliance systems and documentation practices.

ASEAN Briefing

PEZA vs BOI in the Philippines: Which Incentive Structure Fits Your Manufacturing or Logistics Model?

04/06/2026

Evaluate PEZA vs BOI incentives, tax exposure, and setup risks to choose the most cost-efficient structure for your Philippines investment.

Vietnam Briefing

Explore Vietnam’s New Law on State of Emergency: A Formalized Framework for Crisis Governance

04/06/2026

Effective July 1, 2026, Vietnam's Law on the State of Emergency formalizes the government’s emergency response powers during crises.

India Briefing

India's Tax Compliance Deadlines for April & May

04/06/2026

FY 2026-27 represents a transition in India’s tax compliance calendar, with the new framework taking effect April 1. Businesses and investors face a dual-responsibility period: closing out obligations for the previous year under the old law while adopting new reporting structures for current transactions.

China Briefing

China’s Strategy for Overseas Investment in the 15th Five-Year Plan

04/06/2026

China's new Five-Year Plan signals a more cautious, technology-driven approach to overseas investment, with greater emphasis on protecting Chinese assets abroad.

India Briefing

US Pharma Tariff 2026: Decoding the 100% Patented Drug Levy and the Generic Exemption

04/03/2026

The US administration under President Donald J. Trump has implemented a 100% tariff on patented pharma products to curb import dependence. While Indian generics are exempt for now, a one-year review and API onshoring rules signal long-term shifts.

China Briefing

China Monthly Tax Brief: March 2026

04/03/2026

March 2026 saw intensive regulatory activity across China’s tax and customs regime, with new national and local policies reshaping incentive access and compliance expectations. FIEs should closely assess both emerging risks and streamlined opportunities arising from these reforms.

Vietnam Briefing

2026 Vietnam Public Holiday Schedule: No Nine-Day April Break Planned

04/03/2026

Vietnam's government has confirmed that there will be no policy to swap working days to extend public holidays in April 2026.

China Briefing

A Guide to Global Minimum Tax in Hong Kong – Compliance Requirements for MNEs (Part II)

04/03/2026

In-scope MNEs must designate filing entities, align GloBE calculations with local requirements, and secure Pillar Two Portal access ahead of the first deadlines.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Commercial Companies Law Amendments: What Investors Need to Know

04/03/2026

The UAE had introduced significant reforms to the Commercial Companies Law, expanding flexibility for LLC share structures, strengthening investor exit rights, and enabling company re-domiciliation between mainland and free zones.