Construction business in Vietnam has seen vast growth over the past years. According to Trading Economics, Vietnam’s GDP from construction reached an all-time high of US$ 9.6 billion in the last quarter of 2018 and forecasts show a continuing uptrend. As Vietnam continues to relax its construction regulations, many foreign investors and overseas companies can […]

With one of the world’s largest unbanked communities and increasing Internet connectivity, Indonesia fosters a fertile ground for fintech businesses. If you plan on investing in – or launching – a fintech company in Indonesia, this article will give you an overview of the current market situation and regulations. Indonesia’s fintech regulations The growth of […]

Renting out a villa in Bali is one of the most common business activities among foreigners on the island. However, due to lack of experience or wrong information, it is easy to lose money instead of making profits when renting out villas in Bali. While Bali does not allow foreign ownership in the villa rental […]

In order to run a sustainable business in Vietnam, you must also make sure it complies with the Vietnamese accounting and compliance regulations. Here are the key accounting and compliance deadlines in Vietnam that every business owner should keep in mind. Vietnam’s compliance calendar for the first quarter of 2019 In Vietnam, you can choose […]

A few years ago, Myanmar’s prospects created great enthusiasm among the international investment community which, in the recent past, has cooled down. However, the fundamentals are still in place and the decision to invest in Myanmar at this stage can give you an early mover advantage. In this article, we have listed the main reasons why […]

If you want to distribute or import sports nutrition products to Indonesia, you will first need to register them. In this article, we will walk you through sports nutrition registration in Indonesia as well as bring out some common mistakes made during the process and explain what preventive steps you can take to avoid them. […]

Bali is not only a comprehensive travel and holiday destination, but an increasing number of foreigners are also investing in the island by buying property in Bali. However, not all foreigners buy property in Bali safely. It’s common practice for foreign investors to acquire property using a local individual nominee which gives the foreigner essentially […]

The foundations you lay for your business – namely, the type of legal entity you choose for entering the market – will determine the success of your future business. In this guide, we will give you a thorough overview of legal entities in Vietnam, and help you decide whether you should set up a company for […]

As part of company registration in the Philippines, every business, including branches and representative offices, will receive a business license from the City Hall and a tax certificate from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Business permits and BIR certificates, however, require annual renewal. What documents you need to prepare and what are the consequences […]

Merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions are gathering pace in Vietnam. In 2017, M&A deals in Vietnam reached a record of US$ 10.2 billion, and foreign investors accounted for more than 90% of all the transactions. In this article, you will see an overview of Vietnam’s current M&A market and the most significant deals in 2018 […]