Your first step of company registration process should be to check the allowed foreign ownership in your desired industry. In this article, we take a closer look at the Foreign Investment Negative List in the Philippines. What is the Foreign Investment Negative List The Regular Foreign Investment Negative List is a document released by the […]

Are you trying to find out how much will be your shipment’s import tax in the Philippines? As per The Philippines Customs Law, all imported goods coming into the country are subject to payment of duties, taxes and other local charges. In this article we show you how to calculate import tax and what are some of the […]

Most of the articles that cover foreign direct investments in Vietnam focus on medium and large size companies. However, if you plan to start a small business in Vietnam there are some additional aspects you need to pay attention to. What is the Structure of a Small Business in Vietnam? To begin with, there are two […]

Philippine laws require all corporations to have a certain minimum number of stockholders, directors and corporate officers. Some of them must be residents and others don’t. This article guides you through the basic corporate structure of both foreign and locally owned domestic corporations in the Philippines. Domestic corporation corporate structure in the Philippines Stockholders – […]

If you are planning to work or stay in Indonesia for longer than a few months then you will have to acquire a limited stay permit called KITAS in Indonesia. This article guides you through the different options for getting a KITAS and how to proceed. Limited stay permit/KITAS There are three most common types […]

Are you in a situation where your visa has expired but you haven’t left the country? In this article we guide you through exactly what you should do if you have – either on purpose or unintentionally- overstayed your visa in Indonesia: What is Considered as an Overstay in Indonesia New Regulation For Overstaying Visa […]

Imports to Vietnam are growing steadily every year. In this article, we will provide you some insights on how to calculate import tax and duty in Vietnam. 7 key facts about import to Vietnam Before diving into import taxes in Vietnam, here’s a quick overview of some essential points you should know about importing to […]

If you are on a mission to conduct business in Indonesia there are several options – process of incorporation or step into business immediately. The latter is buying a shelf company in Indonesia which allows you to access the market and also join tenders. In this article we describe the most urgent way of becoming […]

As long as you are older than 55 retirement visa is one of the most convenient ways to stay in Indonesia. However, there are certain conditions you have to meet to be eligible for it. This article servers as a guide to how to prepare and receive your retirement visa in Indonesia. Indonesia Retirement Benefits […]

The general minimum paid up capital requirement for fully foreign-owned companies in the Philippines is US$ 200,000. However, the minimum capital requirement can be lower, depending on your business activities and the percentage of foreign ownership. Ways to lower the required minimum capital in the Philippines #1 Employ at least 50 locals One of the […]