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Annual IIT reconciliation in China 2026 requires certain taxpayers to schedule appointments in the IIT app before filing in March.
This edition examines how that transformation is taking shape across high-conviction sectors – from electronics and advanced manufacturing to energy transition, electric mobility, and digital infrastructure.
For businesses operating in or invested in Vietnam, the decision introduces both short-term uncertainty and longer-term structural considerations in managing US trade exposure.
On February 20, 2026, a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the core legal foundation of President Trump’s emergency tariff regime.
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2026, the latest publication from Dezan Shira & Associates, is available for download through the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
A Supreme Court tariff ruling has invalidated Trump’s use of an emergency statute to impose sweeping import duties on trade partners, eliminating the 10 percent “fentanyl” and reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods.
Digital Marketing Services in Vietnam: A 2026 Market Overview
US Tariff Twists: Where Does India Stand and How Will Exporters Get Impacted
Strengthening Tax Transparency: UAE Exchange of Information Framework
Breakthroughs in Vietnam's 2026 Education Regulations: Implications for FDI
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
This publication is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in all 11 ASEAN countries and includes a guide to corporate...
This 2026 edition of An Introduction to Doing Business in China provides practical guidance to help investors and executives navigate...
This latest edition of An Introduction to Doing Business in India provides a clear, practical roadmap to navigating GST 2.0 reforms, the...
This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by the experts at Dezan Shira &...
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Our firm Dezan Shira & Associates provides legal, tax and operational advisory across Asia. Learn how shareholder agreements in Singapore help foreign investors manage control, funding risk, and exit planning in joint venture structures.
Should Investors Consolidate Indonesia Operations Under a Holding Company?
Tax Treatment of Intercompany Funding and Royalties in Malaysia
Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign Investors in Malaysia: Sector-Specific Rules Explained
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2026 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
Singapore AML and KYC Rules for Foreign Shareholders
How to Add or Amend Business Activities After Incorporation in the Philippines
China’s annual IIT reconciliation for 2026 is split into two phases, with early filers advised to book appointments in the IIT app. This section outlines eligibility, key timelines, filing methods, and practical preparation steps.
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs – What it Means for the US-China Détente
Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What's in Effect Now?
China’s New International Land-Sea Corridor: Implications for Supply Chains and ASEAN Trade
A Guide to Global Minimum Tax in Hong Kong – Understanding the Rules for MNEs (Part I)
EU-China Relations in 2026: What to Watch
Following the landmark February 2026 Supreme Court strike-down of President Trump's tariffs, New Delhi has paused trade negotiations to protect India’s GDP from the resulting policy volatility. Businesses operating in India should incorporate tariff-risk planning and closely track evolving trade negotiations between the two countries.
India’s Next Growth Cycle: Sector Intelligence for Scalable Market Entry
IGST Applicability on Expatriate Employment in India: Karnataka High Court Provides Tax Clarity
Europe’s India Pivot: Ports, Missiles, and AI
Modi and Macron Elevate India-France Ties to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership'
Investing in Sriperumbudur: Tamil Nadu's High-Value Manufacturing Corridor
What Counts as an “Industry” Under Indian Law? Supreme Court to Decide on March 17-18
Digital marketing services in Vietnam are rapidly evolving into essential components of business growth strategies for foreign-invested companies.
Breakthroughs in Vietnam's 2026 Education Regulations: Implications for FDI
US Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Tariffs: Implications for Vietnam–US Trade and Businesses
EU Adds Vietnam to its List of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions: Tax and Compliance Implications
Understanding Vietnam’s Tax Regulations for Overseas Digital Service Providers
Vietnam’s Industrial Boom Has Outgrown the “One-Location” Investment Playbook
Vietnam’s Cybersecurity and Data Protection Rules: A Compliance Roadmap for Businesses
The UAE has introduced Cabinet Resolution No. 209 of 2025 to strengthen its Exchange of Information framework, aligning domestic law with international tax transparency standards and expanding record-keeping and disclosure obligations.
US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs: Implications for Gulf Trade and Business
Trademark Protection in UAE and Qatar: Nice Classification
Abu Dhabi's Art Customs Duties Waiver Program Boosts Global Collector Access and Trade Dynamics
Investing in Saudi Real Estate Under Vision 2030: Sectors, Cities, and Demand Drivers to Watch
The UAE’s New Civil Code Explained: Practical Changes for Businesses and Investors
Saudi Arabia's New Copyright Law Approved, Strengthens IP Protection