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ASEAN Briefing

Foreign Business License in Thailand — Do You Need One?

09/18/2025

Foreign investors must know when a Foreign Business License in Thailand is required, key exemptions, capital rules, and compliance steps.

India Briefing

Compliance Advisory: How Indian Firms Can Qualify for RCEP Benefits in Vietnam

09/18/2025

Indian companies can access RCEP’s tariff advantages by setting up operations in Vietnam, but success depends on strict compliance with Rules of Origin, certification, and supply chain structuring.

ASEAN Briefing

How Much Paid-Up Capital Should Foreign Investors Commit in Singapore?

09/17/2025

Foreign investors should know how much paid-up capital to commit in Singapore to meet banking, licensing, and tax requirements.

India Briefing

China Bans Third-Party Export Documents: Advisory for Indian Importers

09/17/2025

From October 1, 2025, China enforces STA Announcement 17, banning third-party export documents. Indian importers must adapt sourcing strategies, verify suppliers, and ensure full compliance.

Vietnam Briefing

ODA in Vietnam: Highlights of Decree 242 for Investors

09/17/2025

Decree 242/2025 updates rules on ODA and concessional loans in Vietnam, focusing on infrastructure, climate goals, and private sector access.

China Briefing

New Tax Filing Rules Reshape Export Compliance in China Starting October 1

09/17/2025

China’s STA Announcement [2025] No.17 introduces sweeping changes to export tax filing, targeting non-compliant practices like third-party export document use. Learn how the new rules will affect your business and what steps you should take to prepare.

India Briefing

GST Reforms in India: How Foreign Companies Can Prepare

09/17/2025

India’s GST reforms effective September 22, 2025, simplify tax rates, cut costs in key sectors, improve input tax credit flows, and boost ROI. Explore key takeaways for foreign investors, from demand growth and compliance clarity to sector-specific opportunities in healthcare, infrastructure, renewables, and consumer goods.

India Briefing

India to Remove GST Compensation Cess from Sept. 22, 2025: Details Here

09/17/2025

On September 22, 2025, India will phase out the GST compensation cess, a levy introduced in 2017 to safeguard state revenues during the transition to GST. This key reform carries wide-ranging implications for businesses, consumers, and investors.

Middle East Briefing

Oman’s New Special Economic Zones and Free Zones Law: Implications for Investors

09/17/2025

Oman has implemented Royal Decree 38/2025, establishing an updated framework for special economic zones (SEZs) and free zones (FZs).

China Briefing

A Guide to Minimum Wages in China (As of September 17, 2025)

09/17/2025

This article offers a guide to minimum wages in the Chinese Mainland and discuss how labor costs are affected by changes to the minimum wage levels. The data is current as of September 17, 2025.

ASEAN Briefing

Choosing the Right Entity in Malaysia: Sdn Bhd, Labuan, or Representative Office

09/17/2025

Compare Sdn Bhd, Labuan, and representative office in Malaysia to choose the right entity for tax, capital, and strategy success.

India Briefing

Why Are Automobiles in India Becoming Cheaper After the GST Rates Change?

09/16/2025

Car prices in India are dropping across the board—from budget hatchbacks to high-end SUVs—owing to the GST 2.0 overhaul. With the compensation cess scrapped and tax slabs streamlined, automakers are passing on the benefits to consumers, triggering fresh demand.