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China Briefing

China Briefing

Factory Audit Services in Vietnam: What Foreign Buyers Should Know

08/05/2026

Learn when to conduct a factory audit in Vietnam, what it should cover, common supplier risks, indicative costs, and how to choose the right audit provider.

China Briefing

Hong Kong’s Evolving Double Tax Agreement (DTA) Network 2026

08/05/2026

Hong Kong’s double tax agreement network has reached a new milestone, with fresh treaties and active negotiations shaping the 2026 outlook. Understanding how Hong Kong’s DTAs work is essential for investors and multinationals planning cross-border operations.

China Briefing

How to Select a Tax Adviser in Hong Kong: A Guide for Foreign Investors and SMEs

08/03/2026

How to choose a tax adviser in Hong Kong: credentials to verify, firm tiers, and a checklist for foreign investors and SMEs navigating the territorial tax system.

China Briefing

Profit Repatriation in Vietnam: A Brief Guide in 2026

07/31/2026

Vietnam has introduced new profit repatriation requirements under Decree 252, integrating overseas profit remittance into its tax administration framework.

China Briefing

Maximizing Tax Treaty Benefits Under the Hong Kong-China DTA

07/29/2026

The Hong Kong-China DTA offers significant tax savings, but accessing treaty benefits requires careful planning, beneficial ownership, and proper documentation.

China Briefing

Key Tax Enforcement Trends in 2026: What Foreign Companies in China Need to Know

07/27/2026

China's tax authorities are ramping up digital, data-driven enforcement in 2026, tightening scrutiny across invoicing, export rebates, tax incentives, and platform sales. Here's what foreign companies need to know to stay compliant.

India Briefing

India Briefing

Related-Party Imports into India: How to Prepare for an SVB Review

08/05/2026

Learn how India’s Special Valuation Branch (SVB) reviews related-party imports, customs pricing, royalties, transfer pricing, and supporting documentation.

India Briefing

Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India: FAQs for Related-Party Importers

07/30/2026

Learn when India’s Special Valuation Branch reviews related-party imports, the SVB process, required documents, timelines, and compliance steps.

India Briefing

PAN Allotment in India: Compliance Requirements for Foreign Companies, NRIs, and FPIs

07/27/2026

India's new PAN allotment framework tightens compliance for multinational companies and NRIs, while the Central Board of Direct Tax's May 15, 2026, notification provides targeted relaxations for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).

India Briefing

India Tax Compliance Calendar: Key Deadlines for August 2026

07/24/2026

Track India’s August 2026 tax deadlines for GST, TDS, TCS, PF, ESI, professional tax, and ITR filing for eligible non-audit businesses.

India Briefing

Capital Gains Exemptions for MNCs and Foreign Companies in India

07/22/2026

Foreign firms and MNCs may claim capital gains exemptions in India for qualifying real estate disposals, compulsory acquisitions, and industrial relocations.

India Briefing

CBDT Exempts TDS on Interest, Dividend, and Commission Payments to Eligible IFSC Units in India

07/14/2026

India has removed TDS on specified payments to eligible GIFT City IFSC units from April 1, 2026. The exemption may improve cash flow for qualifying financial institutions, but annual declaration and reporting requirements apply.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Briefing

Profit Repatriation in Vietnam: A Brief Guide in 2026

07/31/2026

Vietnam has introduced new profit repatriation requirements under Decree 252, integrating overseas profit remittance into its tax administration framework.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Streamlines Exit Suspension Procedures for Tax Debtors

07/23/2026

Vietnam’s Decree 252 introduces faster removal of exit suspensions, tax debt thresholds, and a 120-day grace period for taxpayers.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's Four New Tax Decrees: Why Businesses Must Treat Compliance as an Integrated Exercise

07/22/2026

Learn how Vietnam's four new tax decrees, effective 1 July 2026, affect tax administration, PIT, e-invoicing and transfer pricing compliance.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Consolidates Transfer Pricing Rules under Decree 255/2026

07/15/2026

Issued June 30, 2026, Decree 255/2026/ND-CP consolidates Vietnam's transfer pricing framework for related-party transactions.

Vietnam Briefing

Complying with Vietnam's New Capital Transfer Taxation Rules

07/15/2026

We explain Vietnam's application of corporate income tax (CIT) to capital transfer under the new regulation regime.

Vietnam Briefing

Representative Office Compliance in Vietnam: Operations, Tax, and PIT Risks

07/09/2026

Representative offices enable foreign companies to establish a presence in Vietnam, but ongoing compliance and personal income tax (PIT) risks require careful management.

ASEAN Briefing

ASEAN Briefing

How to Choose an Accounting Firm in Malaysia

08/05/2026

Choose an accounting firm in Malaysia with confidence. Compare the factors foreign investors should evaluate, from tax compliance and reporting to investment incentives and cross-border operations.

ASEAN Briefing

How Businesses Should Structure Intercompany Service Fees in Singapore

08/03/2026

Structure intercompany service fees in Singapore to align with transfer pricing requirements. Selecting the right charging methodology can reduce tax risk and strengthen cross-border compliance.

ASEAN Briefing

Managing Statutory Financial Reporting Across Multiple Philippine Entities

07/29/2026

Managing statutory financial reporting becomes more complex as foreign investors expand through multiple Philippine entities. Here's what businesses need to consider.

ASEAN Briefing

Transfer Pricing Red Flags That Lead to Tax Audits in Vietnam

07/21/2026

Identify the transfer pricing red flags that can attract tax audits in Vietnam, including persistent losses, related-party payments, profit allocation, and business restructurings.

ASEAN Briefing

Structuring a Tax-Efficient Operating Model in Malaysia

07/16/2026

Structuring a tax-efficient operating model in Malaysia requires careful planning of business functions, intercompany transactions, and tax obligations. Find out what foreign investors should consider before commencing operations.

ASEAN Briefing

Managing Intercompany Transactions in Indonesia: Key Accounting Considerations

07/16/2026

Managing intercompany transactions in Indonesia requires careful accounting treatment, PSAK compliance, statutory financial reporting, and related-party disclosures.

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