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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.
Foreign investors starting the China company setup process should budget for a range of costs that go beyond statutory registration fees, from registered capital to office rent to staffing and professional services fees.
Capital gains exemptions in India may apply to MNCs and foreign companies that reinvest proceeds from specified business asset transactions within the prescribed period and meet applicable use, documentation, and holding requirements under the Income-tax Act, 2025.
Singapore remains one of Asia’s leading financial centers and continues to attract foreign investment in banking, asset management, payments, fintech, and digital financial services.
Vietnam’s tax reforms entered a new phase on 1 July 2026 with the simultaneous entry into force of four implementing decrees covering tax administration, personal income tax (PIT), electronic invoicing, and transfer pricing.
Every Hong Kong company needs to choose an accounting firm, but the right provider depends on your size, sector, and ambitions.
As foreign companies expand operations in India through different forms of commercial establishment models, employment compliance becomes a critical aspect of operational planning.
Vietnam Streamlines Exit Suspension Procedures for Tax Debtors
When Is a Bumiputera Partner Required in Malaysia?
Vietnam Revises High-Tech Park Rules: What Investors Need to Know
Ctrip Fined RMB 10 Million for Illegally Exporting Personal Data – Lessons for Foreign Companies
Transfer Pricing Red Flags That Lead to Tax Audits in Vietnam
A practical employer guide to India’s wage, payroll, and HR compliance landscape in 2026. This issue explains how India’s labor codes,...
Vietnam’s New Personal Data Protection Rules: Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management Guide explores the regulatory requirements,...
This publication equips foreign investors with practical insights into market dynamics, policy developments, and strategic pathways across...
India’s new tax regime shifts compliance to system-driven execution, requiring integrated processes, continuous monitoring, and...
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Our firm Dezan Shira & Associates provides legal, tax and operational advisory across Asia. Find out when foreign investors need a Bumiputera partner in Malaysia, including licensing, procurement, distributive trade, and IPO participation requirements.
Structuring a Tax-Efficient Operating Model in Malaysia
Transfer Pricing Red Flags That Lead to Tax Audits in Vietnam
Managing Intercompany Transactions in Indonesia: Key Accounting Considerations
Launching a Financial Services or Fintech Business in Singapore: What Foreign Investors Need to Know
Hiring Foreign Employees in Thailand: Work Permit Rules
Choosing Between a Domestic Corporation, OPC, or Branch Office in the Philippines
The cost of setting up a company in China varies depending on the city, sector, operating model, staffing plan, and licensing requirements. This guide helps foreign companies identify the major cost drivers and prepare for a tailored establishment assessment.
The Cost of Starting a Business in China – A Guide for Foreign Companies
How to Choose the Right Accounting Firm in Hong Kong: A Guide for Foreign Investors and SMEs
Ctrip Fined RMB 10 Million for Illegally Exporting Personal Data – Lessons for Foreign Companies
EU Forced Labour Regulation: What FIEs in China Need to Know
Why Hong Kong Bank Account Applications Are Rejected (Part 2): Preparing a Successful Application
China’s GDP Expands 4.7% in H1 2026: How to Read It
Foreign firms and MNCs may claim capital gains exemptions in India for qualifying real estate disposals, compulsory acquisitions, and industrial relocations.
Employee State Insurance Compliance for Foreign Companies and Indian Subsidiaries
Company Trademark and Logo Registration for Foreign Entrants in India
How to Draft a Commercial Contract in India: Key Clauses, Legal Requirements, and Business Risks
Why UK Luxury Cars Cost Less to Import Under the India-UK CETA
India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
India Semicon 2.0 Approved with US$13.2 Billion Outlay: Key Details
Vietnam’s Decree 252 introduces faster removal of exit suspensions, tax debt thresholds, and a 120-day grace period for taxpayers.
Vietnam's Four New Tax Decrees: Why Businesses Must Treat Compliance as an Integrated Exercise
Vietnam Revises High-Tech Park Rules: What Investors Need to Know
Vietnam Economy H1 2026: GDP, FDI, Trade and Manufacturing Review
How to Stay Compliant with Vietnam’s New Personal Data Protection Regime
European Firms Remain Optimistic on Vietnam: Highlights from EuroCham Q2 2026 BCI
Vietnam Consolidates Transfer Pricing Rules under Decree 255/2026
Five months into the UAE–Vietnam CEPA, discover the sectors driving early opportunities and how UAE companies are entering Vietnam through investment, partnerships, and strategic market entry.
Using a UAE Holding Company to Invest in Asia: A Guide for GCC-Based Investors
UAE E-Invoicing Pilot Is Live: Why Voluntary Adopters Should Move Before 2027
UAE Opens Pillar Two Top-up Tax Registration on EmaraTax: What MNE Groups Should Do Now
How to Register for Corporate Tax in the UAE: Step-by-Step Guide
Freelancers in the Gulf Are Outgrowing Their Banks
Saudi Arabia's Insurance Boom: Market Shifts, Growth Dynamics and Opportunities