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India Briefing

Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026: Incentives and Setup Strategy for Foreign Investors

06/17/2026

Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026 offers incentives for manufacturing, R&D, green energy, MSMEs, and mega projects. Learn what foreign investors should assess before setting up in Gujarat.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam CIT Incentives for Software Production: What Investors Need to Know

06/17/2026

Vietnam's CIT incentives for IT and software firms include preferential tax rates and holidays. Learn eligibility, software criteria, and compliance for 2026.

China Briefing

Green Product Labeling and Certification in China – Why and How to Do It

06/17/2026

Companies that obtain certification early will be better positioned to navigate potential future mandatory requirements while gaining a competitive edge with eco-conscious consumers and export markets.

India Briefing

Form DPT-3 Filing in India: Compliance Checklist for Companies Before June 30

06/17/2026

Form DPT-3 must be filed by June 30 by eligible Indian companies reporting deposits, exempted deposits, and certain outstanding borrowings. Learn applicability, filing categories, documentation, and compliance risks.

ASEAN Briefing

Managing Regulatory Compliance During the First Year of Operations in Indonesia

06/17/2026

Foreign investors operating in Indonesia face ongoing obligations involving KBLI classifications, OSS licensing, tax compliance, workforce regulations, and corporate governance during their first year of operations.

Middle East Briefing

September 30, 2026 Corporate Tax Deadline: A Checklist

06/17/2026

For businesses with a financial year ending December 31, 2025, the UAE Corporate Tax return and payment deadline is September 30, 2026.

China Briefing

US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

06/17/2026

On March 23, 2026, the US Federal Communications Commission updated its Covered List to include foreign-made consumer routers, preventing new models from receiving FCC equipment authorization and thereby banning them from being imported or sold in the US.

China Briefing

Expat Taxes in Hong Kong – A Brief Overview

06/16/2026

For expats new to Hong Kong, the territory's low tax rates can be a welcome change, but the requirements for self-filing, provisional tax mechanism, and biannual payment schedule can catch the unprepared off guard.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Investor Visa Guide: Pathways for Long-Term Residency

06/16/2026

Explore the Vietnam investor visa framework, including visa categories, TRC eligibility, application requirements, and key immigration updates for foreign investors.

India Briefing

India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 Explained: AI Governance, Space Cooperation & Startup Ecosystems

06/16/2026

India and France have adopted the Innovation Roadmap 2030 to strengthen cooperation in AI, research, healthcare, aerospace, and startup ecosystems, creating new opportunities for businesses and investors.

Middle East Briefing

Setting Up a Business in Dubai: A 2026 Guide

06/16/2026

Dubai remains a leading destination for foreign investors, but new corporate tax rules mean business setup choices now carry greater fiscal consequences. This article explains the main incorporation routes, ownership rules, tax treatment, costs, timelines, residency options, and compliance requirements for 2026.

India Briefing

FEMA Non-Debt Instruments (Third Amendment) Rules 2026: Foreign Individuals Can Now Invest in Indian Listed Securities

06/15/2026

India has expanded Schedule III investment eligibility under the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019. Learn how the 2026 amendments affect foreign investors, listed companies, banks, and compliance teams.