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India Briefing

Second Advance Tax, TDS, and GST Deadlines: India's September 2026 Compliance

08/27/2026

India’s September 2026 income tax calendar covers key TDS/TCS, advance tax, tax audit, GST, payroll, and other essential corporate compliance deadlines relevant for businesses and investors.

China Briefing

China's 2026-2030 Climate Compliance Roadmap: Key Trends and Business Impacts 

08/27/2026

China's new Climate Change Five-Year Plan is reshaping the country's environmental compliance landscape. We break down what businesses need to know about carbon market expansion, carbon footprint certification, and non-CO2 emissions rules over the next five years.

Vietnam Briefing

Working in Vietnam as a Foreign Employee: Visas, Work Permits, Tax, and Social Insurance in 2026

08/27/2026

Understand Vietnam’s visa, work permit, tax, social insurance, employment contract, and leave requirements for foreign workers in 2026.

China Briefing

Trade Secret Protection in China: What the New SAMR Rules Mean for Foreign Companies

08/26/2026

SAMR's Provisions on the Protection of Trade Secrets raise fines to RMB 5 million and shift the burden of proof in favour of rights holders, but only for companies that can demonstrate they have taken adequate measures to protect their confidential information. We explain the changes, the audit to run now, and how administrative, civil, and criminal routes compare.

India Briefing

Bookkeeping in India: Compliance Requirements for Foreign-Owned Companies

08/26/2026

Foreign-owned companies operating in India must meet a range of bookkeeping and accounting requirements covering statutory records, tax and GST accounting, intercompany transactions, and payroll compliance.

ASEAN Briefing

Should Foreign Investors Use Labuan for Holding Structures in Malaysia?

08/26/2026

Assess whether a Labuan or ordinary Malaysian holding company offers the stronger structure for your investments, tax position, and regional operations.

ASEAN Briefing

Should Investors Use Nominee Structures or Direct Shareholding in the Philippines?

08/26/2026

Compare nominee structures and direct shareholding in the Philippines, including foreign ownership limits, Anti-Dummy Law risks, and beneficial ownership rules.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s VAT Refund: Expanded Eligibility and Stricter Compliance Rules

08/26/2026

Explore Vietnam's regulations on VAT refund eligibility for investment and export-focused companies, as well as the strict compliance rules.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s International Financial Centre: Tax Incentives and Regulatory Advantages

08/25/2026

Vietnam’s International Financial Centre (IFC) offers preferential tax rates, flexible foreign-exchange arrangements, regulatory sandboxes and specialised mechanisms for financial institutions and investors.

China Briefing

How to Avoid Triggering a Fixed Place PE in China

08/25/2026

Triggering permanent establishment status in China can expose a foreign company's profits to unexpected tax liabilities. Businesses should therefore understand which activities cross the line – and how to avoid them.

India Briefing

Maintaining Food Processing Quality Standards in India Amid FSSAI Crackdown

08/25/2026

India’s food processing industry faces increasing FSSAI scrutiny, covering food quality, inspections, labelling, hygiene, penalties, enforcement actions, and key compliance requirements for manufacturers.

ASEAN Briefing

Transfer Pricing of Intercompany Loans and Interest Expenses in Vietnam

08/25/2026

How Vietnam treats intercompany loans, arm’s-length interest rates, the 30% EBITDA deduction cap, and related-party financing under 2026 rules.

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