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India Briefing

Global Capability Centers in India: Setup, Location, Tax, and Compliance Guide

06/10/2026

Learn how foreign companies can set up global capability centers in India, choose the right city, structure entities, and manage tax, transfer pricing, payroll, data protection, and compliance risks.

ASEAN Briefing

VAT Compliance for Foreign Companies Operating Across Multiple Vietnamese Provinces

06/10/2026

Foreign companies operating across multiple Vietnamese provinces may face different VAT obligations depending on their branch structure, manufacturing activities, project locations, and reporting arrangements.

Vietnam Briefing

Thai Nguyen After Merger: Northern Vietnam’s Next Industrial Growth Hub

06/10/2026

Thai Nguyen is a potential alternative for manufacturers, providing a viable option to the saturated industrial hubs in Northern Vietnam.

China Briefing

Hiring Over-Age Employees in China: Key Compliance Developments 2026

06/10/2026

China’s new rules on over-age workers reshape hiring, contracts, and risk exposure—here’s what employers need to know now.

Middle East Briefing

Termination of Employment in the UAE (2026): Legal Requirements and Practical Considerations for Employers

06/10/2026

Learn the key legal requirements for terminating employment in the UAE, including notice periods, end-of-service benefits, final payments, and dismissal procedures.

ASEAN Briefing

Consolidating Indonesian Subsidiaries into IFRS Group Reporting

06/09/2026

Foreign investors consolidating Indonesian subsidiaries into IFRS group reporting must address PSAK alignment, currency translation, intercompany transactions, audit requirements, and group reporting obligations.

Vietnam Briefing

From Outsourcing to Ownership: Using the BOT Model to Build a Software Team in Vietnam

06/09/2026

Explore Vietnam’s expanding software outsourcing market and how Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) models enable firms to establish scalable offshore centers.

India Briefing

QCO Exemption Extended to SEZ Units and Developers under FTP 2023 Amendments

06/09/2026

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) amended India's Foreign Trade Policy on June 3, 2026, expanding QCO exemptions for imports by SEZ units and developers.

China Briefing

China Monthly Tax Brief: May 2026

06/09/2026

May 2026 brought a dense wave of regulatory activity for businesses operating in China.This brief summarizes the key developments, explains what has changed, and flags what your business needs to do.

India Briefing

Income Tax June 2026 Compliance Calendar: ITR Guide for Employers

06/09/2026

Stay compliant with India's June 2026 tax deadlines. Track critical dates for Form 16 issuance, Form 16A compliance, TDS deposits, and the first installment of advance tax while preparing for the transition to the Income-tax Act, 2025.

Middle East Briefing

Dubai SME in a Box: Services, Benefits, and How It Works

06/09/2026

Dubai’s SME in a Box platform brings together licensing, banking, payments, logistics, and telecom services. Learn how it works and who can benefit.

India Briefing

Form 16 & Form 16A Due June 15, 2026: Employer Obligations for TDS Certificate Issuance in India

06/09/2026

Form 16 and Form 16A for FY 2025-26 are due by June 15, 2026. Learn key TDS certificate compliance requirements, deadlines, penalties, and employer obligations.