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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.
Why ERP Deployments in China Go Wrong – And How to Avoid It
India to Ease FDI Rules for Inventory-Based E-Commerce Exports
Could India's Revised FDI Framework Encourage More China-Linked Investment?
How to Select a Tax Adviser in Hong Kong: A Guide for Foreign Investors and SMEs
How Businesses Should Structure Intercompany Service Fees in Singapore
Gujarat Data Center Policy 2026-29: Capital Subsidies, Power Tariffs & Tax Incentives
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. Structure intercompany service fees in Singapore to align with transfer pricing requirements. Selecting the right charging methodology can reduce tax risk and strengthen cross-border compliance.
Protecting Intellectual Property in the Philippines: Strategic Considerations for Foreign Investors
Should Foreign Investors Operate Through One Entity or Multiple Subsidiaries in Indonesia?
Investing in Indonesia's Renewable Energy Sector: A Market Entry Guide for Foreign Investors
Managing Statutory Financial Reporting Across Multiple Philippine Entities
Launching a Financial Services or Fintech Business in Singapore: What Foreign Investors Need to Know
When Is a Bumiputera Partner Required in Malaysia?
ERP rollouts in China often fail when technical teams overlook data migration and compliance risks, leading to tax penalties and reporting delays. Here's what goes wrong, and how to fix it.
How to Select a Tax Adviser in Hong Kong: A Guide for Foreign Investors and SMEs
Where to Invest in China: Priority Industries by Province
Where to Invest in China in the Next Five Years – Analysing Four Priority High-Tech Sectors
Profit Repatriation in Vietnam: A Brief Guide in 2026
China’s Manufacturing Advantage Beyond Subsidies
Setting Up High-Tech Manufacturing Operations in Vietnam
DPIIT's Press Note 3 (2026), released on July 23, suggests relaxing India's FDI policy to permit inventory-based e-commerce exclusively for exports of Indian-made goods. The reform, yet to be enacted, could strengthen export-oriented supply chains.
Could India's Revised FDI Framework Encourage More China-Linked Investment?
Gujarat Data Center Policy 2026-29: Capital Subsidies, Power Tariffs & Tax Incentives
India Manufacturing Tracker 2026
Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India: FAQs for Related-Party Importers
Special Valuation Branch Compliance in India: Customs and Transfer Pricing Review
How India’s Competition Law Regulates Bid Rigging: Lessons from the HP India Case
Vietnam has introduced new profit repatriation requirements under Decree 252, integrating overseas profit remittance into its tax administration framework.
Setting Up High-Tech Manufacturing Operations in Vietnam
Vietnam Intensifies Risk-Based Compliance Oversight: What Businesses Should Do Now
Vietnam's E-commerce Market in 2026: Trends, Platforms, and Business Outlook
Understanding How Vietnam's Middle Class Is Reshaping Consumer Spending
US Imposes Section 301 Tariff on Vietnam: Key Measures and Business Implications
Vietnam Streamlines Exit Suspension Procedures for Tax Debtors
Freelance activity is rising rapidly in the UAE in 2026 as digital permits, visas, and lower entry barriers make independent work accessible.
GCC–ASEAN Free Trade Talks: What a Deal Would Mean for UAE Businesses in Southeast Asia
UAE UBO Reporting Requirements: 15-Day Update Rules Explained
Five Months into the UAE–Vietnam CEPA: Early Results, and How UAE Companies Actually Enter Vietnam
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