Survey of 145 founders and investors reveals why Southeast Asia is becoming the global base for mobility, growth, and opportunity.
Singapore offers unmatched stability, incentives, and liquidity depth for regional treasury centers managing Asia-Pacific cash and risk.
Gain clarity on Malaysia’s banking and currency policies that shape profit repatriation, cash flow strategy, and investment outcomes.
Foreign investors can use ASEAN’s trade hubs to stay tariff-compliant and cost-efficient under new US import rules.
The Indonesia–Canada CEPA opens investment and trade opportunities across manufacturing, energy, digital, and agribusiness sectors.
Malaysia’s 2026 Budget refines tax rules, expands incentives, and strengthens ESG and digital growth opportunities.
Indonesia Lowers Paid-Up Capital for Foreign Investors to IDR 2.5 Billion
What the AANZFTA Second Protocol Means for ASEAN Trade
EU–Indonesia CEPA: Unlocking Market Access and Growth Strategies for Investors
M&A in the Philippines: FDI Negative List and Sector Caps to Watch
Foreign investors can access treaty relief and lower tax rates by establishing genuine management and control in Singapore.
Understand Singapore’s GST rules for overseas vendors, registration thresholds, compliance duties, and filing obligations.
Foreign investors should decide how to manage Vietnam’s tax compliance through structured planning, not reactive filings.
Compare Sdn Bhd, Labuan, branch, and representative offices in Malaysia to determine the most tax-efficient structure for foreign investors.
Cambodia’s 20% capital gains tax now applies to assets and property, reshaping investor returns and demanding careful planning.
We demonstrate the key requirements to qualifying for income tax exemption for family offices in Singapore.
Maximizing Malaysia’s Tax and Investment Incentives: What Foreign Investors Should Know
Withholding Tax in Vietnam: How to Handle Cross-Border Payments
How Foreign Investors Can Use Malaysia’s Double Taxation Agreements
Transfer Pricing in Singapore: Compliance and Strategy for Foreign Investors
Indonesia’s Updated VAT System for Cross-Border Digital Services
Compare Vietnam’s LLC, JSC, and representative office options to choose the best structure for your investment strategy.
Foreign investors must manage deal structures, approvals, and post-merger compliance to achieve success in Indonesia’s M&A market.
Find out which entity in Malaysia provides the strongest protection for foreign shareholders, with details on tax, equity, and compliance.
Vietnam’s customs system impacts FTA benefits, duty exemptions, and audits, requiring investors to align compliance with strategy.
Learn how Vietnam’s capital rules impact entity choice, licensing, and sector entry for foreign investors.
Indonesia updates business licensing under GR 28/2025, offering faster approvals and stricter compliance for foreign investors.
Foreign Business License in Thailand — Do You Need One?
How Much Paid-Up Capital Should Foreign Investors Commit in Singapore?
Choosing the Right Entity in Malaysia: Sdn Bhd, Labuan, or Representative Office
Franchising in the Philippines for Foreign Investors
Profit Repatriation in Vietnam: Key Strategies for Investors
Vietnam’s cold-chain and agritech upgrades cut losses and raise export margins, creating strong opportunities for foreign investors.
Vietnam’s textile recycling market is expanding rapidly, with US and EU compliance shaping key investment opportunities.
Thailand’s BOI EV 3.5 offers subsidies, tax relief, and export flexibility for EV battery investors through 2027.
Explore investment pathways in Singapore’s cell and gene therapy sector, from facilities to CDMOs, with tax and regulatory insights.
Foreign investors in Vietnam’s electronics sector must plan IRC/ERC licensing, incentives, and location choices for success.
Explore Indonesia’s construction market outlook through 2030 with key growth drivers, investment trends, and strategies for foreign investors.
Beyond Call Centers: The Rise of High-Value IT-BPM Services in the Philippines
Islamic Finance in Singapore: Unlocking Growth Potential in a Strategic Financial Hub
Foreign Ownership Rules in the Philippines: What’s Allowed and Restricted
Thailand’s 2026 Plug-in Hybrid Incentives: A New Tax Strategy
Mining and Natural Resources in Cambodia: Investment Potential and Sector Outlook
Foreign investors can avoid costly labor penalties in Indonesia through strong HR governance and BPJS compliance systems.
Cambodia raises its 2026 minimum wage to US$210. Learn how foreign investors can manage costs, incentives, and compliance.
Foreign investors should assess termination and severance costs in Malaysia to support workforce and risk management decisions.
Malaysia now requires 2 percent EPF contributions for foreign staff. Investors should review payroll and compliance planning.
CFOs must manage SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and tax in the Philippines to avoid penalties, reduce risks, and maintain payroll compliance.
Foreign employers can resolve termination disputes in the Philippines by applying correct legal grounds, SEnA processes, and NLRC rules.
Singapore’s New Medical Insurance Rules for Foreign Workers Are Now in Effect
Termination and Severance Pay in Indonesia: What Foreign Employers Need to Know
How to Legally Employ and Pay Foreign Workers in Indonesia
Working Hours and Overtime Regulations in Vietnam: What Foreign Employers Must Know
Termination and Severance in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Employers
Our firm Dezan Shira & Associates provides legal, tax and operational advisory across Asia.